Should Haley be fired?

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by BigChiefDave

Acting like an asshole? Yes, lets get another 'nice guy' HC. How many play off wins did that get us with the last 2 coaches?

Vermiel was no 'nice guy' HC.

His players constantly bitched about how hard on them he was behind the scenes, but they'd all kill themselves for him because he also showed that he cared about them. Sure, he was emotional in pressers and when things went well, but he tore many a new asshole behind the scenes when things didn't.

Vermiel was exactly what a HC should be in terms of how he handles his players. He needed a better defensive coordinator and a GM that would address his team's weaknesses. He was too loyal to his staff and that's what kept him from winning here. However, you'll never find a coach that better understands how to deal with his players.

I can't believe you honestly see Vermiel as "grandpa Dick" or you'd ever consider Todd Haley an upgrade over him.