Rivera's defensive coaches included Wilks and Holcolmb during his peak years with the Panthers.
sean McDermott was responsible for most of that defense. The panthers weren’t the same after he left.
I think Freddie comes back for year 2. If Dorsey wanted him out I would think there would be stuff leaking about what is going on behind closed doors. Like issues of poor practice schedules or players disliking certain things. But we have a couple weeks left for this to happen.
I think Freddie comes back for year 2. If Dorsey wanted him out I would think there would be stuff leaking about what is going on behind closed doors. Like issues of poor practice schedules or players disliking certain things. But we have a couple weeks left for this to happen.
I don’t think the organization has determined Freddies status for next year yet.I do agree that Freddie comes back for year 2. Dorsey isn't likely to admit a mistake after one year.
I would imagine you will see some sort of staff shake up (Monken would be a goner is my guess) and that'll suffice for everyone.
I don’t think the organization has determined Freddies status for next year yet.
My opinion-
If Browns finish 8-8 or better, he stays
If Browns finish 7-9 or worse, he’s gone
Yes, I believe these last four games will determine Freddie’s fate. Do you think a decision has been made already?If this is the case then the future of the franchise depends on the result of one meaningless game in a lost season?
Yes, I believe these last four games will determine Freddie’s fate. Do you think a decision has been made already?
Fair enough. I just feel the situation is still somewhat fluid (could be wrong). If Dorsey’s indeed leaning toward your first scenario above, and then the Browns look embarrassingly bad while finishing 0-4, I’m guessing he will flip and move on. Conversely, if Dorsey is planning on “replacement” and we roll to a 4-0 finish, then Freddie likely lives on. Extremes, I get it, and not necessarily the way decisions should be made, but my hunch nonetheless.More or less, yes. I think Dorsey already has his plan in mind.
Whether that is retaining Freddie and blaming the season on growing pains + some of the glaring weak links on the team (OL, S, TE) or cutting ties with Freddie and pursuing a replacement...I don’t know for sure. But I think John has a pretty good idea by now and a few games against bottom feeders plus a likely loss to the Ravens won’t move the needle much.