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Let me start by saying he was my 3rd choice this year behind McDaniels and M Shanahan. It has been beat to death- but first time coaches rarely succeed, and as young as he is, it just doesn't happen. I liked what he did in Wash, but didn't think he was the right guy- but applauded the fact they got the guy they believed in.
Now- McDaniels- why I wanted him- Usually it takes 2 tries before your ego realizes why you failed the first time around. It comes down to who you worked with, your intelligence, and ability to adapt. All traits I feel he has and I do think he will succeed his next go around. So he was my top choice.
Now- that said- once someone is a Ram- they have my full support until they give reason not to = and so I started my research. I have now seen no less than 10 interviews, and I am astounded by this guys poise, intelligence, and understanding of the game. He then goes out and SMARTLY gets W Phillips. WP is in the twilight of his career- and would NEVER go be a DC for someone he didn't think was the right guy. THat is #1. To then go and get the other coaches he did was just impressive. It tells me he wasn't afraid to hire guys who could replace him- because he knew he was the right guy.
Now long way to go- but this guy has earned by respect thus far- I have spoken to some diehard Wash fans I know- and the all think he is special and hated him leaving. They attribute success of Cousins to him. The age thing still scares me- but I cant believe how sharp he seems and how composed his is. Still, until we see him making in game adjustments, dealing with player issues etc- still premature, but I for one am optimistic this guy can buck the trend. Lets all hope he does!!
Now- McDaniels- why I wanted him- Usually it takes 2 tries before your ego realizes why you failed the first time around. It comes down to who you worked with, your intelligence, and ability to adapt. All traits I feel he has and I do think he will succeed his next go around. So he was my top choice.
Now- that said- once someone is a Ram- they have my full support until they give reason not to = and so I started my research. I have now seen no less than 10 interviews, and I am astounded by this guys poise, intelligence, and understanding of the game. He then goes out and SMARTLY gets W Phillips. WP is in the twilight of his career- and would NEVER go be a DC for someone he didn't think was the right guy. THat is #1. To then go and get the other coaches he did was just impressive. It tells me he wasn't afraid to hire guys who could replace him- because he knew he was the right guy.
Now long way to go- but this guy has earned by respect thus far- I have spoken to some diehard Wash fans I know- and the all think he is special and hated him leaving. They attribute success of Cousins to him. The age thing still scares me- but I cant believe how sharp he seems and how composed his is. Still, until we see him making in game adjustments, dealing with player issues etc- still premature, but I for one am optimistic this guy can buck the trend. Lets all hope he does!!