Schein's Players/Coaches Under Pressure

[TheFan]

Schein's Players/Coaches Under Pressure:

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Eli Manning



Unless there is a miracle, the Giants will be searching for a new coach next year. So forget Tom Coughlin for a second. The biggest target in New York is squarely on the back of Manning. It is officially time for the young quarterback to develop consistency. Last year, the Giants' second half was marred by bad collapses, spurred on by futility in the passing attack. Manning's games against Jacksonville and Tennessee were eye-sores. And even in wins, like against the Panthers, Manning showed an inability to make accurate throws. And this year the odds are stacked against Manning. Tiki Barber is gone. Luke Petitgout is gone. It is all up to Eli now. But, Plaxico Burress actually stayed in New York to work on his timing with Manning. And the Giants smartly scooped up polished USC receiver Steve Smith in Round 2. This is a huge year in his development, especially with Philip Rivers dazzling on the West Coast.



Joe Gibbs



Could this be the final year for the Hall of Fame coach on the Washington sidelines? It is possible, especially if we are looking at another sub .500 season. Gibbs needs to eliminate the bickering and negativity that infiltrated the Redskins last season. You must believe the defense, so awful last year in creating turnovers and pressuring the quarterback, will improve in the back 7 with London Fletcher and LaRon Landry. But questions still remain on the front 4. I love Jason Campbell's upside, but will it click fast enough to equal wins, and keep the omnipresent Bill Cowher rumors away?



Dallas Defensive Backs

Forget any other unit on the field for the Cowboys last year. The defensive backs were the main reason why Dallas fizzled down the stretch. This year, there will be no excuses. A consistent pass rush is the best friend of a defensive back, and with Wade Phillips running the Cowboys, you know the opposing quarterbacks will be hurried consistently. I still believe in Anthony Henry. The physical cornerback was playing hurt last year. Roy Williams can be more disciplined. Ken Hamlin fills an enormous void at safety.



Decent evaluations IMO although I don't really think Gibb's coaching position is at risk, even with a bad season this year.


TheFan

[Sawyer5500]

Yeah Gibbs has his reputation and everyone loves him. I doubt he will be fired. The only reason Gibbs would leave is if he steps down or he doesn't resign after his contract expires.

[ouvan59]

Decent evaluations IMO although I don't really think Gibb's coaching position is at risk, even with a bad season this year.

Snyder will never fire Gibbs but it is possible that Gibbs would step down if they end up with 5 or 6 wins again this year. But he would never be pushed aside in favor of Bill Cowher.

Norv Turner
When your record as a head coach is 58-82-1 and you take over for a coach with 200 career wins and a 14-2 mark last season, you bet there is immense pressure on Norv Turner. The expectations in San Diego for Turner are simple — go to the Super Bowl. While Turner is a quarterback guru
and should aid the already outstanding play of young Philip Rivers, his prior stops as a head man have ended in disappointment. Plus, the Chargers loved playing for Marty Schottenheimer.

Sorry, but this is a pet peave of mine. How does Norv Turner keep this label? He has turned out Troy Aikman and.................................? And pardon my skepticism but Troy Aikman was the #1, #1. You really must be a guru to turn that sow's ear into a silk purse.

[TheFan]

Yeah Gibbs has his reputation and everyone loves him. I doubt he will be fired. The only reason Gibbs would leave is if he steps down or he doesn't resign after his contract expires.

Or he steps up into a GM position?

TheFan

[ouvan59]

Or he steps up into a GM position?

TheFan

If he does that Cowher isn't coming here since I'm pretty sure he is looking for a place where he will have total control. And for the record I want no part of Bill Cowher. Good coach but he really gets under my skin.

[Riggo#44]

Snyder will never fire Gibbs but it is possible that Gibbs would step down if they end up with 5 or 6 wins again this year. But he would never be pushed aside in favor of Bill Cowher.



Sorry, but this is a pet peave of mine. How does Norv Turner keep this label? He has turned out Troy Aikman and.................................? And pardon my skepticism but Troy Aikman was the #1, #1. You really must be a guru to turn that sow's ear into a silk purse.

Well he DID get Frerotte to the Pro Bowl...

[speedmike]

Well he DID get Frerotte to the Pro Bowl...

And Alex Smith came alive last year under the tutelage of Norvell. I know times weren't great when he was in Washington, but you gotta give him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe the third time will be the charm for Norv Turner.

[ouvan59]

And Alex Smith came alive last year under the tutelage of Norvell. I know times weren't great when he was in Washington, but you gotta give him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe the third time will be the charm for Norv Turner.

Yeah, he really "came alive" to the tune of a 74.8 QB rating. If Jason Campbell "comes alive" to a similar tune this year I am going to be severely depressed.

Norv is not a QB guru no matter how much people like to paint him as such. He cranks out great running backs but that is it. He's had one top 10 offense in the 13 years he has coached after he left the Cowboys. He has cranked out exactly zero good QBs in that timeframe, depending of course on whether you consider Jay Fiedler a good NFL QB.

[AKM311]

He did make Trent Green. He also did well with Brad Johnson. I do not think Norv is a GURU, but he does know how to get the best out of QBs that aren't physically blessed or highly ranked qbs.