EPISODE · Jan 29, 2020 · 28 MIN
276 - What's the Right Way to Evaluate the Packers' Coaches?
from Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast
Let’s talk coaches! The Packers have a new one. Let’s meet Jerry Gray, then talk about the two most important coaches on the Packers: Matt LaFleur and Mike Pettine.Packers hire Jerry Gray (0:25)The Packers have added a new defensive backs coach, bringing in longtime NFL assistant Jerry Gray.Further reading: Packers hire former Vikings DB coach Jerry Gray to coach secondary in 2020, per reportsHow should we evaluate NFL coaches? (2:20)The entire NFL turns on the idea that we can correctly evaluate coaching performance. Is that true? And if so, how do we do it?Further reading:How much do coaches matter?Coaching Evaluation CriteriaWas Matt LaFleur's rookie season any good? (11:34)Matt LaFleur was hired to fix Mike McCarthy’s broken offense. Did it work?Was Mike Pettine's coaching better in 2019 or did they just have better players? (20:32)Mike Pettine’s defense was generally better in 2019. Was that due to Pettine or just having better players?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month offsets our podcast hosting costs.Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Let’s talk coaches! The Packers have a new one. Let’s meet Jerry Gray, then talk about the two most important coaches on the Packers: Matt LaFleur and Mike Pettine.Packers hire Jerry Gray (0:25)The Packers have added a new defensive backs coach, bringing in longtime NFL assistant Jerry Gray.Further reading: Packers hire former Vikings DB coach Jerry Gray to coach secondary in 2020, per reportsHow should we evaluate NFL coaches? (2:20)The entire NFL turns on the idea that we can correctly evaluate coaching performance. Is that true? And if so, how do we do it?Further reading:How much do coaches matter?Coaching Evaluation CriteriaWas Matt LaFleur's rookie season any good? (11:34)Matt LaFleur was hired to fix Mike McCarthy’s broken offense. Did it work?Was Mike Pettine's coaching better in 2019 or did they just have better players? (20:32)Mike Pettine’s defense was generally better in 2019. Was that due to Pettine or just having better players?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month offsets our podcast hosting costs.Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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