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Fact of the matter is that a good coach gets the most out of his players. There is no disputing that. Plain and simple fact.
That Bernard Pollard did not play to his potential in KC is a reflection on the coaching staff, organization and player. Anyone can say "he didn't play that well here". The fact is that Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Champ Bailey, Troy Polamalu, Ray Lewis and _____ (insert Pro Bowler here) wouldn't play as well
here.
The inability of the staff to judge a defensive players ability has become extremely obvious. I do believe that Haley can be a good coach/teacher on offense and hope that some day it translates to head coach. If he doesn't watch it, he's going to alienate so many potential free agents and existing Chiefs players with talent (limited as they might be) that we won't get or keep anyone.
He can't be a dick to everyone all the time and expect to sign talented players. They do have egos and they don't want to look like an idiot walking back to the sidelines while their coach is screaming at them. They all watch Sportscenter, have seen those highlights and none of them want to be on a team that is poorly coached, has a bunch of washed up players and a losing record with no signs of coming out of the cellar.
Pendergast's former players in Zona are saying how much more comfortable they are with the new scheme over last years. In 2008 Arizona's defense was ranked 28th in points and in 2009 they are 11th in points. I don't believe they had any notable free agents and the only clear change has been some coaching staff.
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