Okay, I’ll play devil’s advocate, though he’s clearly a top candidate.
He’s had no exposure to defense, which is the strength of the Cardinal roster. Sure you can hire a good DC if you have the knowledge who to pick; but does he have that? The Cards lost too many games late because of defense, despite having invested in potential difference makers. Guys like Tomlinson would have been far more effective with aggressive pass rushing. I know the offense failed also, but I think the defense can be fixed quicker.
Kubiak failed as an OC in New Orleans. There were several injuries (same with Cards). He was unable to compensate for those injuries and struggled even in non-injury situations. He got overwhelmed and it’s true the HC was canned, but he was likely gone anyway.
He’ll need a strong passer at QB to run his system. Darnold exhibits both power and touch. Where do the Cards get that? Not easy even if they got Mendoza, who is decent but not special in those aspects. This draft doesn’t fit Kubiak. Does he tank his first year to get a good enough pick next year?
He has zero HC experiences. Many HCs fail without that experience because there are so many new aspects to learn. Often they don’t find time to capitalize on their strengths. Gannon is a perfect example.
Finally, if he’s the trendy pick, there’s no way he picks AZ.
Appreciate your insight,Harry.
So I’m guessing you want a guy that has experience as a head coach. On the other hand that person would have been fired at least once for one reason or another. I’m certainly not going to eliminate him based on New Orleans. As far as a “ strong arm qb” to succeed well we might be waiting for years for that guy to come along.
Ben Johnson never was a head coach. I believe Kubiak has been around long enough to attract a good experienced DC. So there are pros and cons of who would be the right guy.
Bottom line it doesn’t matter if the organization isn’t going after the brass ring right from the get go. The Bears GM who hasn’t been the greatest went out and fixed the biggest problem they had, the o-line. He didn’t do it with a 5th round “ diamond in the rough”. He signed Tunney(sp) who’s going to the pro bowl. Their center is also going to the pro bowl.
This organization consistently plants seeds hoping they grow and develop. That’s okay. You need to do that. But then there are glaring needs that you simply can’t wait and hope they blossom before their time.
If we were aggressive and lucky I believe we could actually compete for a wild card.
I refuse to believe we can’t fix this offensive line IMMEDIATELY through free agency and this draft.
At rb there are a number of VERY good backs available in free agency.VERY GOOD. It doesn’t mean Connor has to go but he can’t be depended on as our featured back. We certainly can’t count on Benson or Demercado, Bam, Carter or Kiner.
We need a blazing Wr that could actually force a defense to worry about. Not Zay Jones or anybody currently on this roster.
We have great tight ends especially if Rieman returns.
Now the elephant in the room. QB. If everything surrounding the qb was improved, could Brissett be adequate. Could a QB like Nuesmier(sp) be brought in a nursed along with a strong supporting cast?
Here’s the real problem. This organization will once again be passive in the off season. We don’t have the balls to trade a guy like Baker, our yearly Pro Bowl consolation prize for picks. We won’t sign the best o-lineman in free agency. We’ll sign the best “ value” guy. You know, the one coming off a down year.
I guess the Bottom line is the head coach won’t matter if it doesn’t start at the top.
