This article stinks. Your really reaching on this article Collin. Your trying to make something out of nothing……..

like you said collin… it is something to consider… good observations…

I’d put it closer to 20-30% Jack’s fault. It’s just flat out illogical to say that he’s completely blame free.

As for the John Henderson issue, there is no issue. I don’t think this “clash” belongs in this article because I think it was Jack’s way of telling this team how it’s going to be and it was largely symbolic rather than an actual isolated incident.

He’s in part to blame for being a “player’s coach” or treating his players “like men”. He should have started out tough and lightened up as the seasons come and go. However I do like that he is stricter now and so far has stuck to his guns.

It was close for me though. The second option is partly true in my book only because Jack did have some say in the busts that have been in teal the past few years(Reggie Williams). But to tell you the truth, I think it doesn’t make sense to say it’s a coaches fault because the chemistry in the locker room is not up to a level which outsiders who aren’t even involved with team think it is supposed to be. A player in the NFL is a grown man, with his own life. You don’t teach a player leadership, and you don’t teach a team to be close. It really just happens; if it doesn’t, it’s insane to try and blame the coach.

You also have to be a players coach to an extent. While I agree the scenes from last years camp(s) where a bit eye-opening, with Jerry Porter jogging around in sunglasses and playing on his blackberry, and Matt Jones always on the sidelines guzzling water, this ain’t high school no more. Players at the NFL level don’t respect clowns like Bobby Petrino who make them kneel and look up at him, even though some of those guys make three times what he made.

Blaming Jack is ridiculous… next topic.

The coaching staff, however. One or two is understandable, but with the turnover his staff has then you have to look at the common variable.

I said I liked the guy, I said I thought he was improving and could even be great.

However, I deal with facts in the real world guys, and the facts say that there has been a shocking number of players and coaches who have left during Del RIo’s Tenure. It always seems to happen to the people who cross Del Rio, that was my observation.

I don’t think it is necessarily a bad thing when your locker room is in order, but Jack Del Rio is going ot have to prove to me that he’s the top dog in the lockerroom, and have his players respond appropriately.

If some of you want to completely exonerate him after last years debacle, be my guest. I need to see more from Del RIo.

I’m not sure that he fits into the classification of coaches that have clashed with JDR. I like Jack, but if he can’t get it together…Well, you don’t pay someone for not doing a job. His job is to win. I’ve had no problem firing people who are inept. It’s a part of business, and it’s a part of life. You don’t let dead weight sink you, you throw it overboard. I hope Jack succeeds.

Mike Smith? He left for a head coaching job, not because he clashed with Jack. He took Ray Hamilton with him. That happens all the time. Joe DeCamilis left for Dallas who offered more money than the organization was willing to give. Gregg Williams had a one year contract and it was clear mid season that his schemes and philosophy weren’t working.
Look around the league, we’ve had far less player/coach clashes than some other teams. If you’ve got 53 guys on a roster and all but one of them is buying into the system, how is that the coach’s fault? Should the coach pull a 180 and do things the way the player thinks he should? Doesn’t the majority rule? Maybe those players heads got too big for the good of the team. Mike Peterson was upset that the ORGANIZATION didn’t give him a new contract, which is not Jack’s job. He was already a malcontent when he clashed with Jack. I like your points, I just feel they were a little naive. I know Jack isn’t perfect, but let’s look under the surface before we judge.

Between the 2nd and 3rd opition is my opinion. His clash with Mike Peterson was unnecessary I agree, other then that I have no problem with Jack dealing players(Hey, guys like Derek Landri said, that Jack did what he has to do with Henderson. And better now take actions like this then middle of the season).
And I agree, lately many low-charachter guys was here (Bengals of the South…) You must gave credit to Jack dealing with them.
The point where I have problems is the coaching changes and Jack’s realtons with them. Joe Decamillis comes to my mind. Jags should keep him(and jack might was a factor that not happened). And finding new coaches, Jack is not the best so far in this category too.
Another good piece Collin. Staying critical. Raise the hard questions! Last year, we don’t raise them, we weren’t critical enough.We ate the pizza about Superbowl. And we were shocked/disapointed in the fall.
Articles like this, critical view on anything what happens with the jaguars can prevent to make the same mistake twice!

John Henderson immediately stepped up and very publicly admitted that “he’s in” on the team plan for this season. Whatever Del Rio did, it looks like it had the right effect. If anything, it feels like this is an outlier from the Marlon McCree/Mike Peterson situations where you knew that if a player was called out, he’d be out of the picture very soon thereafter.

That said, I do agree that Jack’s had a pretty good amount of staff turnover over the last few seasons, though much of it was from outside factors. Mike Smith, going to Atlanta, isn’t something you can blame on Del Rio, but some of the other turnover makes me uncomfortable.

That said, the whole team is going to be coached and managed like they have their jobs on the line, because you know, they do. This team needs to show serious growth, both on the field and in the locker room. Del Rio and Gene Smith cannot tolerate any slack, especially Del Rio, because he has to know that if this season has any of the shenanigans of last year, he’s on the curb. There are simply too many quality coaches that will be available should this team regress any further.

but is eroding with all the coaches, players, and incidents. I think he’ll stay if he turns the team around but go very quickly if this season is worse than last. Helping to pick busts and firing coaches almost every year isn’t good for PR.

Perhaps it wasn’t such a bad article after all. It aroused quite a bit of emotion and thoughtful comments amongst everyone.

Although I don’t agree with your article, I enjoyed the perspective.

Collin,
The article was ok. It reminded me of a jagnation-style. Short and nothing new, but this particular one was designed to make you think of the chemistry issues from another angle. Great idea, really.

Now, i question that Mike Smith left because of JDR. I mean the guy got a head coaching opportunity….
Donnie Henderson was not the best human being and i think he resigned, im not sure. Don’t just think of everyone who left and blame it on JDR-that is where you reached.

All we can really do is sit back and see what happens this season. I have been on the side of the fence that says give JDR another year. When i first read comments—from this site—about how JDR needed to go, well i was caught off guard. I mean the people that favor that idea should look at other teams and think if they want a “lane kiffin-type” as a coach. JDR is a great coach. He is still learning. Give the man another 3 years and he could be among the top in the league-especially with Gene Smith drafting, and maybe by then Ross Tucker won’t say that JDR made moves that “the emperor” did.

Anyways, when we start winning these articles will never come up. As much as winning produces band-wagon fans, losing creates more disarray than need be.

The reality is the guy is just an average coach. He won’t outsmart another coach that’s for sure.

Anybody remember when JDR put the wood and the axe in the locker room to physche people up? It must of been for Wayne, What the $%#@ were you thinking moments