MattFancy Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I got this idea from the Albert Haynesworth Interview Thread. What type of coach do you guys prefer? A strict in your face guy like Cowher, Parcells, Coughlin, etc. Or a laid back guy like Zorn, Norv, etc. What would be the best fit for the group of guys we have now? Let's see what you all think! I think a strict guy works the best. They seem to be able to gain respect from the players while demanding the most out of them. I'm not saying that I don't like Zorn and that I want Cowher to come in. Just that I think strict coaches seem to have the most success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spade Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I really liked what Parcells did, even when T.O was in Dallas so I'm going for strict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Was joe Gibbs laid-back? I think he was both Strict and laid-back. I think a coach should be both. He should know when to be laid-back and know the time to be strict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Was joe Gibbs laid-back? I think he was both Strict and laid-back. I think a coach should be both. He should know when to be laid-back and know the time to be strict. I feel like his first stint here he may have been strict. I think when he came back in 2004, he was a little more laid-back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I voted for "Strict/Disciplinarian", but the best coaches are a combination of the two. Someone who's a good judge of the character of a man, and give those that need it to get motivated the preverbal kick up the backside, and others the "arm around the shoulder" type of encouragement. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Adama Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I think there is more than just 2 types. Myself, I prefer a player's coach who is very firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airs0ft3r Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Singletary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECU-ALUM Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Strict...they care and they show it...and for some reason most players will go through a wall for a guy like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btubes18 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 You should have an "in between" option...I think you need a little mix of both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 It depends on the team. If you bring in Tom Coughlin after Bill Parcells, your team will quit by Week 4. If you bring in Wade Phillips after Steve Spurrier, the team will be eating hot dogs on the sidelines. Is your team young and full of promise? A veteran team? A bunch of prima donnas? Why did Randy Moss thrive under a hands-off coach like Denny Green and thrive under a dictator like Belichik and eat every other coach alive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsBry Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I think a coach should be both. He should know when to be laid-back and know the time to be strict. I agree with this. Cowher always gave me the impression that this was his style. Tough when he needed to be and fun to be around at times. Coughlin gives me the impression that he's a hard-ass all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickyshooZ Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I love Parcells coaching style. He's the type of guy that knows how to get things done. He cares about his players, but he also means business and doesn't tolerate BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I agree with this. Cowher always gave me the impression that this was his style. Tough when he needed to be and fun to be around at times. Total aside, but it wouldn't surprise me at all for us to see first hand what type of HC Cowher is the season after this. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam291 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I like the 'players coach' type the best. Someone like Mike Tomlin. I think he'd be great to play for, both in pushing you hard and giving you a break when you need it. I actually think Zorn is more of the players coach than some people seem to think. Tony Dungy was laid back. Zorn is not like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIXX99 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Total aside, but it wouldn't surprise me at all for us to see first hand what type of HC Cowher is the season after this.Hail. Oh please don't start this again.:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadium-Armory Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I prefer a coach who can adapt. Although its not exactly the same comparison, it always struck me as genius how adaptable Gibbs was. He came in as a pass happy assistant coach, lost a few games, and quickly realized he had a huge offensive line and #44. So he changed and focused on a run first mentality. The point is that this applies (IMO) to coaching tactics too. Veteran teams might need something different than younger teams. I want an adaptable guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corn_beef_n_rice Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 the coach could be touchy touchy for all i care. as long he has the team behaving and playing well, that all that matters from a fan's perspective. if i was player, i would want a coach laid back, but know when to put foot to @ss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I feel like his first stint here he may have been strict. I think when he came back in 2004, he was a little more laid-back. Not behind closed doors i would imagine, just like his first tenure here I prefer strict, but not in front of the public Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 whatever mike tomlin is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 You needed to add a third choice: "Cupcake" (example: Wade Phillips) A whole diferent kind of laid back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklight1216 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I'd have to go with the strict coach. Laid back guys are fun at first, but after a while their undisciplined ways often lead to failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsCrushCowboys Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Be advised that this is a public poll: other users can see the choice(s) you selected. Poll OptionsWhat coach do you prefer Strict/Disciplinarian Laid-back Choice C, one that wins. Mickey Mouse can coach the team if he gets us to the Super Bowl.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintrain Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 It depends on the team. If you bring in Tom Coughlin after Bill Parcells' date=' your team will quit by Week 4.If you bring in Wade Phillips after Steve Spurrier, the team will be eating hot dogs on the sidelines. Is your team young and full of promise? A veteran team? A bunch of prima donnas? Why did Randy Moss thrive under a hands-off coach like Denny Green and thrive under a dictator like Belichik and eat every other coach alive?[/quote'] I agree, too many factors to just pick one type and that be it. I think for the Redskins, as constituted, a laid back coach would get the best results. I don't see our personalities (Portis, Cooley, Haynesworth, Moss) meshing well with a Coughlin or Parcells type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I've gotta say I like a winning coach...I don't care whether they are a players coach or not...I do like Zorn bc he seems like he can be super hard and intense but he also seems like a players coach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan133 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I agree with a lot of guys in this thread; there needs to be a healthy combination of the two. you need to know when to turn up the intensity, and when to joke around and be fun. knowing how to do both is something you can't really learn unfortunately, it seems to be something that's just in your nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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