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ORIGINAL: Todd M

Bottom line is: Spielman, Zimmer, and Cousins have failed.

Hold whatever positive light for any or all but there is no denying they've failed to deliver. Somewhat embarrassing at times. 1 10 win season and 1 playoff win/no division titles is failing.

Clean house.

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

His girlfriend is scouting the coaches waiver wire as we speak. She knows she isn't good enough for the top tier coaches, and might have to go with a Nagy type.

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

I'm kind of hoping there's a deal to be made with Cousins.

Would something like getting a 2nd rp and we pay 20 million of his salary next year be possible?

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ORIGINAL: ronhextall

I would give a new coach a chance with Cousins in 2022. After that it’s over.

If somebody wants to take on his contract trade him but that means Mond.

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ORIGINAL: Pauldiercks1

I have very little issue with Cousins. He's not perfect but he is pretty good.
Many issues with Cousins I put on the coaches shoulders.
They have never put a good offensive line around Cousin and his weaknesses require that. The constant rotation of lineman even in season is ridiculous.

I was very disappointed in the defense on that last drive. I'm sure it's been discussed, but with 4 seconds left how do you not put some pressure on the QB and or how do you allow your DB's to play off the receiver so far? line up on them and cover for 4 seconds. Yes, that's longer than it seems but they were playing so far off it was an easy pitch and catch. That was incredibly disappointing to see how the defense handled that last drive.

Things happen in a game but the players fought back and took the lead. I feel poor coaching, philosophy, and adjustments are lacking or outdated. we continue to run run run at the goal line and we are not a good running team at all. by that I mean in goal line or 4th down, when teams expect us to run, rarely is there any push or opening from the offensive line, against a decent defensive front we do not run the ball well when it matters. our runs more often than not end in a two yard loss. I hate the smash everyone in the middle and run it right into the pile. We don't have the lineman to make that work regularly.

We have some good young talent on this team but we need a bit of a reset. We may still be in a playoff hunt but not a serious contender honestly. A Steelers win this week may be just what we need.
Sorry for my rant. I simply feel it's definitely time for a coaching and GM change.

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ORIGINAL: David F.

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ORIGINAL: Pauldiercks1

I have very little issue with Cousins. He's not perfect but he is pretty good.
Many issues with Cousins I put on the coaches shoulders.
They have never put a good offensive line around Cousin and his weaknesses require that. The constant rotation of lineman even in season is ridiculous.

I was very disappointed in the defense on that last drive. I'm sure it's been discussed, but with 4 seconds left how do you not put some pressure on the QB and or how do you allow your DB's to play off the receiver so far? line up on them and cover for 4 seconds. Yes, that's longer than it seems but they were playing so far off it was an easy pitch and catch. That was incredibly disappointing to see how the defense handled that last drive.

Things happen in a game but the players fought back and took the lead. I feel poor coaching, philosophy, and adjustments are lacking or outdated. we continue to run run run at the goal line and we are not a good running team at all. by that I mean in goal line or 4th down, when teams expect us to run, rarely is there any push or opening from the offensive line, against a decent defensive front we do not run the ball well when it matters. our runs more often than not end in a two yard loss. I hate the smash everyone in the middle and run it right into the pile. We don't have the lineman to make that work regularly.

We have some good young talent on this team but we need a bit of a reset. We may still be in a playoff hunt but not a serious contender honestly. A Steelers win this week may be just what we need.
Sorry for my rant. I simply feel it's definitely time for a coaching and GM change.

Zimmer's been doing that for his entire tenure here. He did it on a big fourth down that allowed Brees to have all day to find Willie Sneed on the drive just before the Minneapolis Miracle. When the pressure is on, Zimmer shrinks. He's too afraid to take a risk so he just sits back in coverage and hopes for the best.

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ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

His girlfriend is scouting the coaches waiver wire as we speak. She knows she isn't good enough for the top tier coaches, and might have to go with a Nagy type.

Items on shopping list:

Is red-faced and feisty on and off the field

Has a big league but harmless potty mouth

Very vulnerable when it matters most

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

I'm kind of hoping there's a deal to be made with Cousins.

Would something like getting a 2nd rp and we pay 20 million of his salary next year be possible?

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

Zimmer said he probably should have dialed up more pressure on Detroit’s final drive – Minnesota sent just three rushers on the Lions’ TD – but the Vikings let Goff off the hook. Minnesota blitzed on just 14% of Goff’s dropbacks, the lowest blitz rate they’ve ever had against him, according to ESPN Stats and Information.

“We weren’t covering that great,” Zimmer said. “So, I mean, everything is hindsight, I guess.”

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Is it really hindsight when it happens over and over again?

Maybe Zim is like the dude from Memento and he's not capable of creating new memories...

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

If it isn't clear now, Zimmer is NEVER going to take the Gatorade shower.

If your defense goes soft in crunch time there is no way you will ever sniff a Superbowl. and don't give me injuries as an excuse! When we were as healthy as can be, this shit was still happening.




It's time to move on. I see NO reason to wait.