But the players are still playing hard! (Not really)
But he still has the locker room (He definitely doesn’t. The players mouth off on social media and to the press frequently.)
But he’s still a great strategist! (He’s not. Anyone who will ignore probabilities is an arrogant idiot costing the team points and wins. His conservative risk appetite is laughable. Terrible record in close games.)
But he can still evaluate talent! (No)
But the team is disciplined! (At least as many dumb penalties, bad situational plays, and missed assignments as anyone else.)
But the special teams! (Dead last in league, cost team playoffs in 2022 with TWO kickoff return touchdowns.)
But the team improves as the season goes on! (The opposite. Just as in Cleveland.)
But if he gets into the playoffs, he’s the difference maker! (47-17 loss, zero punts, maybe worst defensive performance in postseason history, or a close second to his Butler-less unit four years prior.)