NFL COACH SPEAK

The end of the season always brings anticipation, surprises and disbelief in the coaching ranks. Probably the most under appreciated job in America is that of being a coach. Fans clamor for change irrespective of the circumstances; owners in haste to build faster slow down the process with coaching changes and rebuilding; players revolt and blame lack of professionalism on the head coach and in the end those who should take responsibility rarely do.

Mike Pettine CBSSports

I offer several points of reference in Cleveland and Philadelphia. The Browns have had more coaches than Cleveland native Halle Berry has had men in the same time period, too many (Laugh a little this year). I thought Mike Pettine was a solid and tough coach dealing with a makeshift team, beset by injuries to some of their key players including Pro-Bowl Corner Joe Haden and no real quarterback as evidenced by the unreliability of Johnny Football aka Johnny Manziel. Was there ever a clear strategy or picture as to who the Browns were becoming or wanted to be? That wasn't the head coaches job and clearly the owner hasn't identified that and begun the execution portion of the plan. A man who has built up a successful enterprise should know growth is fueled by time, patience and evaluation. Patience is sorely lacking in this case as the Browns are starting over again and to the Browns Fans I say salute! You are the most loyal fans I think I've ever seen.

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Jeffrey Lurie the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles did the unthinkable and gave the store, bank account and employees to an unexperienced leader. Can you imagine walking into your job telling the CEO I need to be promoted and given the entire budget and final say on our department effective immediately. Yeah you would be packing your personal items shortly thereafter. Whatever Chip Kelly told Lurie upon his arrival and subsequently the following year to gain complete control should be published in book form and titled, "How to gain power without earning it." Congrats to Kelly because If I ever run for office I have my hype man.

And just when you thought the media was 100% accurate I'm sorry to disappoint you and say Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano, rumored to be on his coaching death bed signed a four year deal last night meaning he's not going anywhere. The old "sources say" mantra the media uses when they don't know for sure slapped them in the face last night as they were already talking about his replacement, blah blah blah. Please know, no one in the media knows for sure even if they have a good idea. Things can change and they don't have to be informed.

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And then coaches that stay have some fans calling foul when the reality is there are only so many good coaches and quarterback combinations that will ever exist at one time. But the mere thought of enjoying your team's success has been overridden by the fact your team isn't doing enough to win, when in reality they are. You ca't buy a title although some say the Redskins finally brought a playoff spot, but at what cost? The Cowboys have spent money repeatedly and haven't come close to a Super Bowl appearance. My point is when you look at the big picture and the opportunities that are available in the NFL, if your team is winning and competing enjoy it. Yes expect more; always expect more. But remember it could be worse, much worse. Like Jacksonville worse; 49ers worse; Chicago Bears Worse. Yeah you say so what! We still should fire our coach. And to that I say remember firing one coach and bringing in another doesn't guarantee improvement, just change.

That's the way I see it sitting in The Box Seat. I'm Wayne Box Miller