Can we just wait before we bash Ralph?

[Pride]

Like a lot of you, I was happy that DJ was offered and signed a contract when we were 4-0. All of us felt that the previous 2 years were leading up to a great 2008. 2008 started out exactly as we hoped... 4-0!

Now that things have fallen apart, no one really knows what Wilson has been doing behind the scenes. I truly believe that DJ was given a 3 year extension back in October, and now he has re-signed a contract that allows us to buy him out for 1 year at decent salary.

I believe full well that Wilson will fire DJ, but in a gentlemans agreement made between the two, DJ will take his 1 year compensation and not create a nuisance for Ralph (like Lane Kiffen did).

I do not believe Ralph is as cheap as everyone makes him out to be. Thrifty, yes, but cheap? No. He spends money when he feels there is a good reason to do so. He doesn't have the type of money that some NFL owners have (Jones, Snyder) to throw around willy nilly.

So, for now, I am going to reserve judgement on Ralph until the facts are in. I want DJ gone, and I believe Ralph will come through.

[RockStar36]

Re: Can we just wait before we bash Ralph?

Like a lot of you, I was happy that DJ was offered and signed a contract when we were 4-0. All of us felt that the previous 2 years were leading up to a great 2008. 2008 started out exactly as we hoped... 4-0!

Now that things have fallen apart, no one really knows what Wilson has been doing behind the scenes. I truly believe that DJ was given a 3 year extension back in October, and now he has re-signed a contract that allows us to buy him out for 1 year at decent salary.

I believe full well that Wilson will fire DJ, but in a gentlemans agreement made between the two, DJ will take his 1 year compensation and not create a nuisance for Ralph (like Lane Kiffen did).

I do not believe Ralph is as cheap as everyone makes him out to be. Thrifty, yes, but cheap? No. He spends money when he feels there is a good reason to do so. He doesn't have the type of money that some NFL owners have (Jones, Snyder) to throw around willy nilly.

So, for now, I am going to reserve judgement on Ralph until the facts are in. I want DJ gone, and I believe Ralph will come through.

I disagree.

In terms of finding a new coach, he received 78 million dollars for the (horrible) Toronto games. There, he has tons of money to throw at a real coach.

[justasportsfan]

Re: Can we just wait before we bash Ralph?

it's sad when there's a bunch of questionamarks surrounding the team from top to bottom. Even the janitor has been missing lately.

[Luisito23]

Re: Can we just wait before we bash Ralph?

I've had it with Ralph...Nothing short of getting Cowher, or Belichick will make me change my feelings towards him.

[OpIv37]

Re: Can we just wait before we bash Ralph?

Ralph's last three coaches have been dismal failures. His last 3 FO's have been failures. Ralph has earned the bashing.

[HHURRICANE]

Re: Can we just wait before we bash Ralph?

I think if Jauron wins one of the next two games his chance of staying is 100%.

If he loses both games than I'd give it 75%.

The only scenario I see is where the team keeps Jauron, fires Schonert, and everyone understands that Jauron will have to have a very good 2009 to keep his job.

This organization is not prepared for a coaching search or change.

[ddaryl]

Re: Can we just wait before we bash Ralph?

I've had it with Ralph...Nothing short of getting Cowher, or Belichick will make me change my feelings towards him.

sad thing is we probably won't pursue a new coach this year, and both will be loing gone next year when Dick screws up 2009.... Then we will be left with slim pickings and then wash rinse and repeat...

[Jan Reimers]

Re: Can we just wait before we bash Ralph?

Can this board wait before bashing Ralph? Only when a bunch of flying pigs make a landing on an ice rink in Hell. Maybe.

[Lexwhat]

Re: Can we just wait before we bash Ralph?

Even the janitor has been missing lately.

BS!

I was never missing. I've actually been working overtime.

[DynaPaul]

Re: Can we just wait before we bash Ralph?

One word: No.

[Lexwhat]

Re: Can we just wait before we bash Ralph?

The only scenario I see is where the team keeps Jauron, fires Schonert, and everyone understands that Jauron will have to have a very good 2009 to keep his job.

This organization is not prepared for a coaching search or change.

Unfortunately, Jauron is one of those loyal losers. I don't think Jauron will ever fire anyone on his staff.

[Historian]

Re: Can we just wait before we bash Ralph?

Talk to me after 41 years of fan abuse Josh.

[raphael120]

Re: Can we just wait before we bash Ralph?

LOL

Ralph has had since '65 to get this **** right and he's failed every time aside from 4 years.