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<blockquote data-quote="TJV" data-source="post: 527770" data-attributes="member: 4300"><p>I don’t think we know what the players think of Capers and I really don’t care. They work more closely with their position coaches and even with regard to that relationship IMO respect is more important that whether or not they like them. Oftentimes players really like coaches that are too easy on them - I'm not saying that's what is going on in Green Bay but I think it makes the point that what the players think shouldn't matter much.</p><p></p><p>Capers does have a history of succeeding early in his tenure with a team and then seeing his defenses becoming less effective. I remember that being discussed when he was hired (I wasn't on this board at the time but I assume it was discussed here, too). I don’t think that should be ignored.</p><p></p><p>I don’t think a replacement has to be determined before someone is let go. When Thompson fired Sherman he had a list of candidates, including McCarthy and Sean Payton, in mind to interview. If Capers is fired or decides to retire, all that is necessary is to have a list of quality candidates in mind. Then see who is available and interview and analyze them. There is no assurance the replacement will be better than Capers, just as there was no assurance McCarthy would be better than Sherman. But I would expect a change at DC to breathe new life into the schemes and also add a little motivation to players whose spots are currently “secure”. Switching DCs isn't a cure all, but I think the time has come to get a fresh start on defense.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TJV, post: 527770, member: 4300"] I don’t think we know what the players think of Capers and I really don’t care. They work more closely with their position coaches and even with regard to that relationship IMO respect is more important that whether or not they like them. Oftentimes players really like coaches that are too easy on them - I'm not saying that's what is going on in Green Bay but I think it makes the point that what the players think shouldn't matter much. Capers does have a history of succeeding early in his tenure with a team and then seeing his defenses becoming less effective. I remember that being discussed when he was hired (I wasn't on this board at the time but I assume it was discussed here, too). I don’t think that should be ignored. I don’t think a replacement has to be determined before someone is let go. When Thompson fired Sherman he had a list of candidates, including McCarthy and Sean Payton, in mind to interview. If Capers is fired or decides to retire, all that is necessary is to have a list of quality candidates in mind. Then see who is available and interview and analyze them. There is no assurance the replacement will be better than Capers, just as there was no assurance McCarthy would be better than Sherman. But I would expect a change at DC to breathe new life into the schemes and also add a little motivation to players whose spots are currently “secure”. Switching DCs isn't a cure all, but I think the time has come to get a fresh start on defense. [/QUOTE]
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