31 … are you concerned about SMcV's age?

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  • January 16, 2017 at 7:02 pm #63709
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    Am i the only one concerned about this
    guys age ?

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    January 16, 2017 at 7:06 pm #63710
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    no. i’m concerned. i don’t know that he has the experience necessary for the job. impressing in interviews is one thing. actually doing it is an entirely different thing. especially when the organization is so… unstable.

    mike tomlin did it. but look at that organization. that guy was set up to succeed. the steelers are a model organization.

    the rams? well. i love the rams, but they are dysfunctional.

    January 16, 2017 at 7:24 pm #63712
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    wv wrote:

    Am i the only one concerned about this
    guys age ?

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    Probably you’re not the only one.

    I’m not, myself.

    But at the very least, it’s a legit on-paper concern. I respect the skepticism, it’s normal in a case like this. And there is only so much I can say in his defense–he has to do it. The pudding, as they say, is proof ( ).

    Still, I like Faulk’s take on this. Faulk said he himself warned the Rams search team that 31 was too young. He then met McVay and called back and said, no I was wrong, age is not an issue with this guy.

    Faulk has a good eye for coaches. You know why he retired before the 2006 season? Because he had some dealings with Linehan and didn’t think he was ready to be a leader.

    The statements from Faulk on McVay, they’re here. It’s a good listen.

    http://www.therams.com/videos/videos/McVay-Recap-Marshall-Faulk-Exclusive/482a7def-20dd-4f36-a22a-b355b7cdbf27

    January 16, 2017 at 7:38 pm #63713
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    You know why he retired before the 2006 season? Because he had some dealings with Linehan and didn’t think he was ready to be a leader.

    Really? I thought it was because his knees were shot…

    I was concerned that McVey was too young, but the hiring of WP set my mind at ease.

    I’m hoping that they are catching a wave at the crest; young, energetic HC who relates and gets the most out of his young core, wily old vets coordinating the X’s and O’s.

    January 16, 2017 at 7:53 pm #63717
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    TSRF wrote:

    I thought it was because his knees were shot…

    I think he was willing to stick around and give what he had. In an interview much later Faulk said when he had dealings with SL in the 2006 off-season, he didn’t like how he was as a coach, he thought they couldn’t win with him and it wasn’t worth it.

    January 17, 2017 at 2:18 am #63727
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    Then as always, his football instincts were spot on…

    We’re obviously going to go through some growing pains here, but it was time to upset the apple cart.

    IMO, the talent on this team has gotten a lot better, but the results weren’t translating to the W/L.

    Looking forward to seeing how the rest of the coaching staff shakes out.

    January 17, 2017 at 8:40 am #63732
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    No–I don’t think he’s too old.

    But I am a little surprised they didn’t try to wait to at least interview Shanahan. Maybe they had the impression that Shanahan was locked into the 49ers one way or the other–and maybe McDanials had that same impression and that’s why he backed out.

    Any way you go–they would have hired an Irishman.

    "Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. " Philip K. Dick

    January 17, 2017 at 10:01 am #63737
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    I am concerned, but much less than I was before I read all the praise-filled articles. My concern is more about the respect from other coaches than from the players. And if the Rams win, he is going to have that respect. If they don’t, he has a window in which to improve them before other coaches start seriously second-guessing him.

    His knowledge of the game has earned high praise. So has his leadership skill. What else is there that matters?

    January 17, 2017 at 10:42 am #63738
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    Nah, I’m onboard the Coach Zygote train…

    Next stop, Super Bowl.

    January 17, 2017 at 11:33 am #63740
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    Experience matters. He is likely to be a better HC five years from now compared to what he will be next year .

    January 17, 2017 at 1:06 pm #63747
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    I am concerned…but then I think, what have we got to lose. We already have sucked for two decades.

    If everything we hear is true, and he eventually becomes a special Head Coach ,than I’m willing to go through the growing pains with him. It might take him a few years to get where he needs to be, it might not. But if he is the next great mind, It’s worth it.

    I think we should extend Wade Phillips contract now though.

    January 17, 2017 at 6:11 pm #63789
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    I’m concerned Wade Phillips is too old,
    and McV is too young.
    I’m also concerned that the position coaches are too middle-aged.

    Plus what if McVay is a cat person? Does anyone even know if he has cats?

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    January 17, 2017 at 9:40 pm #63804
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    wv wrote:

    I’m concerned Wade Phillips is too old,
    and McV is too young.
    I’m also concerned that the position coaches are too middle-aged.

    Plus what if McVay is a cat person? Does anyone even know if he has cats?

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    all kidding aside, i might be more worried about phillips. he’ll be 70 years old by next season. he’s got 3 years more at the most.

    January 17, 2017 at 9:40 pm #63805
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    Faulk has a good eye for coaches. You know why he retired before the 2006 season? Because he had some dealings with Linehan and didn’t think he was ready to be a leader.

    I didn’t realize that. Faulk is cool, I couldn’t stand Scott Linehan either….

    We’re way overdue for a good program, I think McVay can do it.

    January 18, 2017 at 1:09 am #63816
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    PA Ram wrote:

    Any way you go–they would have hired an Irishman.

    McVay and McDaniels are both of Scottish origin and Shanahan means Irish baby boy. I’m not worried about his age, sure he’ll have growing pains but his body of work is impressive. And I’m prepared for any ensuing board war with Claymore and a light axe.

    January 18, 2017 at 2:02 am #63817
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    I don’t agree with anyone here. No, McVay is NOT too old to be a head coach.

    In fact most head coaches have been older. That’s true going back decades.

    Vermeil for example was WAY older.

    January 18, 2017 at 8:03 am #63820
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    zn wrote:

    I don’t agree with anyone here. No, McVay is NOT too old to be a head coach.

    In fact most head coaches have been older. That’s true going back decades.

    Vermeil for example was WAY older.

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    You conveniently ignore the Claymore and Light Axe issue.

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    January 18, 2017 at 10:05 am #63824
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    Eternal Ramnation wrote:

    McVay and McDaniels are both of Scottish origin and Shanahan means Irish baby boy. I’m not worried about his age, sure he’ll have growing pains but his body of work is impressive. And I’m prepared for any ensuing board war with Claymore and a light axe.

    In any case–big culture change.

    On the next…Rams: Hard Knocks:

    "Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. " Philip K. Dick

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