Mike Florio eviserates Tepper for saying Steve Wilks has to be "incredible" with what Florio calls a "sh*t" team

[thunderraiden]

https://www.nbcsports.com/video/nfl-week-14-superlatives-put-some-respect-steve-wilks-name

Makes you ask yourself.. Wait, how "incredible" is Steve Wilks performing right now? I'll admit I was thinking he has just been good, but upon introspection... holy poo he really is doing an incredible job already. We need a QB, TE, LB, Safety, and WR and still performing exceptional.

[rebelrouser]

1 minute ago, thunderraiden said:

We need a QB, TE, LB, Safety, and WR and still performing exceptional.

Every team has needs.  This one is not without talent. Wilkes is the Sam Darnold of coaching candidates. 

[TheCasillas]

So odd with Florio critizing Tepper..... but it was Tepper who went out and hired Wilks for this exact purpose... why doesnt he get credit for that?

 

I guess Florio thinks Wilks just appeared magically in the building

Edited December 12, 2022 by TheCasillas

[Panthercougar68]

I mean would you expect him to say “if he does a ok job he’ll get the spot” I think people are looking to much into the incredible job comment.

[Davidson Deac II]

I realize so many things are hyper analyzed these days, but Florio is just trying to get clicks.

Edited December 12, 2022 by Davidson Deac II

[Mr. Scot]

I can agree with criticizing Tepper for saying Wilks needed to do "an incredible job" though I can somewhat understand it in context.

I disagree with characterizing what we have now as a "sh-t team".

Sh-t quarterback situation? Maybe. Sh-t team overall? Definitely not.

Edited December 12, 2022 by Mr. Scot

[shaqattaq]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

I can agree with criticizing Tepper for saying Wilks needed to do "an incredible job" though I can somewhat understand it in context.

I disagree with characterizing what we have now as a "sh-t team".

Sh-t quarterback situation? Maybe. Sh-t team overall? Definitely not.

We had a pretty good team with a sh-t coach. Now we have a pretty good team with a pretty good coach. I know that Tepper specifically said that he wanted a young, offensive and Wilkes is an old, defensive coach, but, IMO, it should be Wilkes' job to lose.

[Kuhndog94]

Florio is out of touch if he thinks this is a poo team. 

We are a QB and a competent OC away from being a good team. A TE and a WR away from being a serious contender. 

The team isn't poo. The clowns running it were. 

Edited December 12, 2022 by Kuhndog94

[run-run-pass-punt]

Given the overall context of his circumstances - Rhule's performance, QB situation, etc. - I'd say that he has done an 'incredible' job. Granted, that term, like virtually all others, has room for interpretation, but I don't see an argument against Wilks, if we're just considering the very apparent changes to team chemistry and performance, again, given what preceded his placement into the role.

I'd be negotiating a long-term deal as soon as possible if I were in Tepper's shoes.

[EgoDogg]

12 minutes ago, run-run-pass-punt said:

Given the overall context of his circumstances - Rhule's performance, QB situation, etc. - I'd say that he has done an 'incredible' job. Granted, that term, like virtually all others, has room for interpretation, but I don't see an argument against Wilks, if we're just considering the very apparent changes to team chemistry and performance, again, given what preceded his placement into the role.

I'd be negotiating a long-term deal as soon as possible if I were in Tepper's shoes.

This has been an incredible turn around. Context is everything. Despite being in the terrible division that we are in, it wasn't a question whether or not we were one of the worst, if not the worst team in the league when Rhule was fired. Not only did we have a terrible record, the team had major issues in most areas, except maybe special teams, which is baffling in itself.

Since Wilks stepped in, the whole philosophy turned around. Players are being asked to play within their skill sets, we're leaning into our strengths and not trying to force a square peg into a round hole. Time management has improved. It no longer feels like we're beating ourselves.

I can't think of one area that hasn't improved significantly since he stepped in.

There is still a lot that can happen in the next month, so I wouldn't negotiate that contract yet. But as of today, it's his job to lose without a doubt.

[jopie87]

The Raiders rallied around an interim coach last year, made the playoffs, and then dumped that coach for a young(ish) offensive mind. 

It worked out like super well for them, we should imitate that as much as possible.

[t96]

Florio is a douche, and just because I hate Tepper too doesn't mean I am going to agree with him on this. Wilks has done fine, but this roster is much better than most people think outside of QB and it's not like we're rolling over good teams... I like Wilks but he ain't the guy long term.

[pantherclaw]

2 hours ago, TheCasillas said:

So odd with Florio critizing Tepper..... but it was Tepper who went out and hired Wilks for this exact purpose... why doesnt he get credit for that?

 

I guess Florio thinks Wilks just appeared magically in the building

I strongly dislike false information.  Please don't post false information as if it's the gospel.  

[RJK]

Rewarding wilks for the south being dogshit would be a mistake. So that’s prob exactly what will happen