I do remember that now, though I think he called out his talent, not his leadership/work ethic.

This would be more accurate. Nolan questioned his toughness. Nolan was also a fuckwad, so there’s that.

But I don’t think he was ever “babied” like poor little Mark.

Crabtree also called him out.

I do remember that now, though I think he called out his talent, not his leadership/work ethic.

Not entirely true. Mike Nolan, that POS SOB, did this in 2007 and it undermined the entire team. This was the season after Norv was o-coordinator and went to SD to be the head coach, also known as the only other time Alex Smith showed decent progression.

Crabtree also called him out.

dick lebeau?

Doesn’t count, he was sent to Cincy as a saboteur. He was promised that DC job when he came back.

Also, you rarely got the “sources” questioning his leadership and work ethic.

Not entirely true. Mike Nolan, that POS SOB, did this in 2007 and it undermined the entire team. This was the season after Norv was o-coordinator and went to SD to be the head coach, also known as the only other time Alex Smith showed decent progression.

Has there ever been a situation where a former HC was hired by a division rival?

dick lebeau?

Not defending Sanchez, but isn’t Alex Smith proof of what a new system can do to a quarterback?

I think Alex Smith showed more accuracy and judgment than Sanchez has at this point. Also, you rarely got the “sources” questioning his leadership and work ethic. Still teams won’t be falling over themselves to sign him if he is a FA.

Has there ever been a situation where a former HC was hired by a division rival?

The Bears have two on their staff as coordinators (Marinelli and Tice)…they just need to being in Mike Sherman to be the passing-game coordinator and the trifecta will be complete

Is Tom Moore still on the staff as a consultant. Him and Sparano would be a good fit as run game coordinator/pass game coordinator once they get Manning.

which is always the mark of a truly great offensive coordinator

Don’t blame football decisions made by Jerry Jones on Sparano’s abilities

I don’t get your point. That Rex should be fired? Or that the Jets’ new set of offensive coaches will do for Sanchez what the 49ers new staff did for Alex Smith?

what’s not to get about my point? Rex isn’t a good head coach.

until he gave up the duties to Garrett in Dallas he was the play caller even though he didn’t have the title.

which is always the mark of a truly great offensive coordinator

a new system brought in by an effective and competent head coach.

I don’t get your point. That Rex should be fired? Or that the Jets’ new set of offensive coaches will do for Sanchez what the 49ers new staff did for Alex Smith?

Sparano’s never been an OC, so this is surprising.

He was at the college level, and until he gave up the duties to Garrett in Dallas he was the play caller even though he didn’t have the title.

Not defending Sanchez, but isn’t Alex Smith proof of what a new system can do to a quarterback?

Yes, but Alex Smith is not someone who I’d ever say “there are only 8 QBs I’d rather have than him.” Which is fine – Trent Dilfer did QB a Super Bowl champion. Sanchez might be able to be competent, but he’s nothing more than a game manager at best.

Speaking of Dilfer, I wonder if he’d still toss the keys to the SUV to Sanchez. Poor Mark would probably drive that thing off a cliff.

Not defending Sanchez, but isn’t Alex Smith proof of what a new system can do to a quarterback?

a new system brought in by an effective and competent head coach.

If the shoe fits.

It’s directed for any son of an accomplished coach/GM/owner who runs his mouth without that genuine competence. You can plug in “Steinbrenner”, if that helps.

I just get a little jealous when those guys walk around with swagger, when “Daddy” did all the work. The amount of aptitude the sons gained only went as far as Daddy’s luxury box.

This is one thing I hate about pro sports. Just ’cause your daddy did a good job doesn’t mean you have aptitude for it.

Is this directed at Rex?