I’d love this.
When I hear/see this type of talk, I always think of the “rah-rah” hype them up player. This is a criticism of McDermott AND the roster as a whole, but I don’t just see this as a single person/player’s fault. Here goes nothing:
One thing I’ve always been irked by (yet, also respected) is McDermott’s sideline demeanor specifically is response to errors. He is not a fire in your face, cloud up and rain type of coach. This is fine. But if that is the case, there needs to be someone to turn to. A player that McD can rely on or tip his hat to in an effort to bring some passion and heat back into the players. I’d love, just once, to see ANYBODY get pissed off at a lack-luster drive.
McD is always so calm, cool and collected and I think that can be reflected in the play and demeanor of the team, especially within the offense at times.