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When NFL coaches make decisions intended to keep the final score respectable, or avoid a shutout, while giving up any hope however small of victory, it isn't just bad tactics. It is unprofessional -- the coach is placing his own résumé and career prospects ahead of the team.
That's why Herm "I Honor My Contract When I'm in the Mood" Edwards' decision against Tennessee on Sunday ranks among the worst in the annals of sports. Undefeated Tennessee led 27-0 with five minutes remaining; Kansas City had fourth-and-goal on the Titans' 8; rather than try for a touchdown and maintain some tiny hope of a comeback, or at least salvage the Chiefs' dignity, Edwards sent in the field goal unit. Herm wasn't even trying to protect his team's interest; instead he was protecting his own by keeping a shutout off his résumé. The football gods, disgusted, granted Tennessee another touchdown in just two snaps, putting the visitors ahead 34-3. What a shame Tony Gonzalez, a consummate max-effort professional, was denied his trade request and is now trapped on this team whose coach will not even go through the motions of attempting to win. |
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Yep. Herm is a puss. Plain, and simple. He's a loser, and if any team gives this guy another HC position, they deserve what they get.
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If we fire Herm......he should be banished from the NFL forever.
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Can you imagine another GM trying to sell Herm to their fan base? There'd be riots. This guy is untouchable.
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Ain't no relax!
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And if he had went for it.... people still would have bitched and moaned....
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He was actually the interim HC in 1994 after they fired Jack Pardee if i remember right? Hes actually an old disciple of Buddy Ryan and Mike Ditka. He played for them in Chicago.
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Keep doubting J MFing Houston
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Actually, I was elated when Herm went for it. It is one of the few decisions he has made, I agree with.
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its like a new low every week with this guy. down by 4 touchdowns to a better team with 5min left in the game, and you kick a field goal inside the 10 yard line. where is the puke emoticon?
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