Stormfury
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I mean, he went 5-6 with this roster, the other two coaches bookending him have a combined 2-14 record. That feels pretty special to me.That's certainly a conclusion. I'll counter by saying we know Wilks isn't a special coach, so it's possible the talent is there to be at least a .500 team and coaches just aren't scheming and motivating them to get the most out of their talent. They're scheming Chinn off the field. It's possible the defense could be much better with him and a healthy Shaq and Horn.
The offense lacks talent and Wilks had the benefit of some CMC and all 12 games with DJ. That will be a problem regardless. But every year there are legit WR1/2 and TE selected on Day 2. Pick the right guys in those spots. Get a playable OL and WR on Day 3 and the offense is on its way.
I don't think he's a mastermind of the game of football, but he has something special in the motivation and/or culture area, which is obviously missing.