You're Dan Snyder, what's your move?

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

I present to you, the 10 step plan for success:

1.) GM -- must have total authority on everything
2.) Scouting -- gotta be able to make our draft effective
3.) Coaching -- defense-minded, motivator
4.) Clear out overpriced players -- value is EVERYTHING
5.) Build the lines -- 80% draft/20% FA
6.) Build the defense -- stop the run first, then the pass; I'd love to see 3-4
7.) Skill positions -- DB, QB, RB, WR, TE (in that order)
8.) Cheaper beer and free peanuts at FedEx
9.) Change my wardrobe to look like less of a chode
10.) Use less gel in my hair

Explain to me why these would be priorities for you. Why a defensive minded head coach, especially with our 2 decade dearth of offense?

As to the positions, we've drafted DB the past 2 years, why would that be your #1 priority?

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Explain to me why these would be priorities for you. Why a defensive minded head coach, especially with our 2 decade dearth of offense?

As to the positions, we've drafted DB the past 2 years, why would that be your #1 priority?

In short: I think defense matters more than offense. Look at the Ravens and Bucs Superbowl teams.

I'd build the defense first, and focus on stopping the run. After that, the only thing left on defense is DBs really, so naturally they'd come first in a defense-first approach. I'm not saying defense is our biggest problem, but it should take precedence over offense IMO.

As for the other skill positions, the QB just needs to be a guy who can execute the game-plan and minimize mistakes (think Dilfer and Johnson) -- anything more is gravy. Then, we need a RB who can read holes and get a few yards when we need it most. He doesn't have to be fast or agile -- just good enough to move the ball.

This is the way to build a contender, IMO. I think it's counter-productive to just say, well our problems are on offense so let's just focus everything there. We need to have a plan and stick to it -- not just react all the time to the latest batch of problems. Of course, this is not the only plan for success, just the one I think is most likely to succeed.