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<blockquote data-quote="paulska" data-source="post: 590695" data-attributes="member: 557"><p>When it comes to Trestman's first year, I wonder if that doesn't fall under the "honeymoon" clause- that teams often play above their level in the first year under a new coach when the possibilities are intoxicating. HRE hit it on the head that the Bears' pass blocking has been god awful for as long as human memory permits- despite being insanely athletic, Cutler is not a good open field on the move passer, and he seems to lack the shiftiness within the pocket other less overall athletic QBs like Peyton and Brady possess that allow them to make plays with far lesser mobility. Remember that Cutler has played effectively in spurts before under other regimes, only to come apart in the long run. I think Trestman got several good months out of Jay before the real Jay asserted himself. I think you nailed it- Jay has an expiry date on disciplined play- he can do it for a while before he goes left fast and long...</p><p></p><p>As for Lovie Smith, I think a major reason he was let go was because he was a staid, calm, cool type. Bears fans want monsters- fiery Singletary, Urlacher, Ditka. Lovie was in it for the long haul, doing things right because that yields success over time. Stability offers a far greater opportunity to win consistently than constant upheaval. Lovie didn't light people up, and like Jay Cutler turns people off with his introvertedness (fair or not), Lovie's calm demeanour was taken to mean he wasn't firm or passionate or visionary. Coming from the Dungy tree means you need an owner who is invested for the long run and a personnel leader who will bring in talent that fits the shared plan. Lovie didn't have that, and he lacked the charisma to keep fans on his side. Ditka is an institution because of his persona, not because his teams were universally dominant. In the absence of a winner, fan bases yearn for the strongest flavours of the most recent meal of success. I think Lovie was victimized because he simply couldn't give fans that.</p><p></p><p>We won't ever know whether Trestman had any say over his staff. He's not the spill the beans type, and unless one of his underlings get vocal (and why would they when it likely stands to notch them down in the eyes of future employers), we won't get the full story. It seems like he was handed a handpicked group of talent and brains and expected to make it all work right now. In Montreal, he built his team over time with extraordinary control over his culture and approach. I know he had to take this shot, but in retrospect, I don't think it was a great fit. Buffalo would have been a better place, with a chance to influence a young Manuel and harness Watkins, et al, but it wasn't offered him. Now Buffalo is without Marrone. Two franchises adrift- yuck...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="paulska, post: 590695, member: 557"] When it comes to Trestman's first year, I wonder if that doesn't fall under the "honeymoon" clause- that teams often play above their level in the first year under a new coach when the possibilities are intoxicating. HRE hit it on the head that the Bears' pass blocking has been god awful for as long as human memory permits- despite being insanely athletic, Cutler is not a good open field on the move passer, and he seems to lack the shiftiness within the pocket other less overall athletic QBs like Peyton and Brady possess that allow them to make plays with far lesser mobility. Remember that Cutler has played effectively in spurts before under other regimes, only to come apart in the long run. I think Trestman got several good months out of Jay before the real Jay asserted himself. I think you nailed it- Jay has an expiry date on disciplined play- he can do it for a while before he goes left fast and long... As for Lovie Smith, I think a major reason he was let go was because he was a staid, calm, cool type. Bears fans want monsters- fiery Singletary, Urlacher, Ditka. Lovie was in it for the long haul, doing things right because that yields success over time. Stability offers a far greater opportunity to win consistently than constant upheaval. Lovie didn't light people up, and like Jay Cutler turns people off with his introvertedness (fair or not), Lovie's calm demeanour was taken to mean he wasn't firm or passionate or visionary. Coming from the Dungy tree means you need an owner who is invested for the long run and a personnel leader who will bring in talent that fits the shared plan. Lovie didn't have that, and he lacked the charisma to keep fans on his side. Ditka is an institution because of his persona, not because his teams were universally dominant. In the absence of a winner, fan bases yearn for the strongest flavours of the most recent meal of success. I think Lovie was victimized because he simply couldn't give fans that. We won't ever know whether Trestman had any say over his staff. He's not the spill the beans type, and unless one of his underlings get vocal (and why would they when it likely stands to notch them down in the eyes of future employers), we won't get the full story. It seems like he was handed a handpicked group of talent and brains and expected to make it all work right now. In Montreal, he built his team over time with extraordinary control over his culture and approach. I know he had to take this shot, but in retrospect, I don't think it was a great fit. Buffalo would have been a better place, with a chance to influence a young Manuel and harness Watkins, et al, but it wasn't offered him. Now Buffalo is without Marrone. Two franchises adrift- yuck... [/QUOTE]
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