Phil The Thrill Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 (edited) Douggie shows a lot of charisma here despite the fact that his team is 3-7. Here he joked around with the press. Say what hat you will, but this Doug Marrone seems like a different guy that was coaching in Buffalo: https://www.jaguars.com/video/marrone-that-s-what-happens-when-you-re-losing Edited November 23, 2018 by Phil The Thrill
disco Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 Actually he was similar to this (perhaps not quite this far) the first year here. 180 degrees year two. Perhaps friction with FO had bubbled over by then, but we did have a glimpse of this early. 3
GRHater69 Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 He also has Tom Coughlin above him. I'll bet St Doug can't get away with his normal BS knowing he has to answer to a football czar with way more street cred than he has!
Another Fan Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 9 hours ago, disco said: Actually he was similar to this (perhaps not quite this far) the first year here. 180 degrees year two. Perhaps friction with FO had bubbled over by then, but we did have a glimpse of this early. Yeah he must have really hated being here in 2014. I mean I know he got paid nicely to walk away but still..
Phil The Thrill Posted November 23, 2018 Author Posted November 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, Another Fan said: Yeah he must have really hated being here in 2014. I mean I know he got paid nicely to walk away but still.. Watching him in this press conference joke around with reporters at a time when he’s on the hot seat is pretty crazy. In Buffalo he seemed so grumpy and pissed off to have to answer questions. He even did his famous eye roll at Joe B once. He just seems a like a more likeable and fun loving guy, which is surprising because his team massively disappointed this season
RochesterRob Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 40 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: Watching him in this press conference joke around with reporters at a time when he’s on the hot seat is pretty crazy. In Buffalo he seemed so grumpy and pissed off to have to answer questions. He even did his famous eye roll at Joe B once. He just seems a like a more likeable and fun loving guy, which is surprising because his team massively disappointed this season Maybe he had a "come to Jesus" moment with the Jags owner who probably frowned on the sour take Doug normally put out. Trying to rip open the London market can only be helped by an affable HC who may be the most recognizable face of the franchise to many outsiders. Not like the Jags have a consistent superstar given the troubles of the QB and the injuries of Fournette.
ROCBillsBeliever Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 My theory: He wasn't made for Buffalo Winters. You may say he was a coach at Syracuse, but that's a dome team. He couldn't Hackett in the cold, and the easy, breezy Jacksonville vibes have loosened up old Saint Doug, and brought a smile to his face.
MJS Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 He'll be fired soon enough. Not at the end of this season, but perhaps after next.
HomeskillitMoorman Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 29 minutes ago, no name said: OP a jags fan? I actually think it's an angle to try to promote McDermott, like a "be happy we have him instead of Marrone" kind of thing. Even though I think the two are remarkably similar in their conservative style and mediocrity. 1
Rc2catch Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 Probably easier to be more jolly when you know you’re getting fired cause your team resigned Blake friggen Bortles and no way you’re gonna win in back to back years with that dude. If he’s smart he will be on hands and knees begging them to draft or sign him another quarterback for next year
Phil The Thrill Posted November 23, 2018 Author Posted November 23, 2018 51 minutes ago, no name said: OP a jags fan? No way....just thought Doug came off really well in the presser 1
Steptide Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 I remember after we beat the packers at home in 14, the front office was perplexed at the media's reaction. Apparently media and fans wernt as impressed as the bills front office thought they should be. It kept them alive in the playoff race, but then they went and lost to a really bad raiders team the next week and put themselves out of the playoffs
Putin Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said: Watching him in this press conference joke around with reporters at a time when he’s on the hot seat is pretty crazy. In Buffalo he seemed so grumpy and pissed off to have to answer questions. He even did his famous eye roll at Joe B once. He just seems a like a more likeable and fun loving guy, which is surprising because his team massively disappointed this season I couldn’t be happier with the Jags being 3-7 , that’s why IMO he’s trying to be more likeable / down to earth sort of speak , cuz you just know if they were 9-1 or 8-2 he would have been same ol ( prick ) ,
row_33 Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 He takes over from Hue in being the most obtuse coach in the presser regarding the sinking ship he has helmed?
JimKellyTryouts Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 3 hours ago, ROCBillsBeliever said: My theory: He wasn't made for Buffalo Winters. You may say he was a coach at Syracuse, but that's a dome team. He couldn't Hackett in the cold, and the easy, breezy Jacksonville vibes have loosened up old Saint Doug, and brought a smile to his face. Ehh..During his introductory presser he used the famous "I'm one of you guys" line since he's from the Bronx. Super "dynamic" hire, Russ. Lots of "forward thinking." 1
2003Contenders Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 I think it is a couple of things... 1. I am convinced that Doug Marrone honestly did not get along with the rest of the front office during his time here. Marrone certainly bears some responsibility here, as he could be quite surly at times. In hind-sight, though, he was probably the one in the right versus some inane goings on with Doug W and Russ B. I firmly believe that Russ was the one leaking all the "Saint Doug" stuff to the press. I suspect that much of this started with the drafting of EJ, as Marrone never seemed to be on board with that selection. That was exacerbated by Whaley's trading away the 2015 first round pick to move up 5 spots to take Sammy in 2014. Worse, the front office never brought in a capable backup as insurance for EJ. It was not until Marrone had the infamous outburst at Whaley and Russ in the 2014 preseason that they brought Orton in. I still do not like that Marrone took the money and quit on the team after the 2014 season -- but I think the relationship with him and the guys in the front office had become toxic. The Pegulas could have done a better job of stepping in here and navigating the situation -- but they were still trusting Russ too much at this point. 2. Sitting out a couple of years probably helped Marrone gain some perspective. Over that time he likely did some soul searching and recognized better that a large percentage of being a successful head coach at the NFL level pertains to the PR aspects that seemed to annoy him in his first go-round. I've also heard Marrone on Sirius radio in recent months, and he definitely comes across much more laid back and likable than he ever did during his time in Buffalo. 1
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