Inside a family,
each generation can bring the next one some mental paradigms or
somes silences about relatives or subjects …
For example, the
great grand children of war criminals, like nazis, can still be
affected by their ancestors … only because it was not a subject of
conversation and they kept an infamous name.
My view, as a
football coach : THAT S THE SAME THING FOR THE CLEVELAND
BROWNS !
A rookie or a free
agent who signs to play with NE Patriots, is
mentally programmed to perform … He knows it will be tough even
before take the plane to meet his new coach. He wants to impress because Patriots
have a culture of performance and accountability ! And many
Super Bowl Appearances … Expectations are high to be included
in the NE Patriots legacy.
What is the
Cleveland Browns legacy since 1999 ?
Almost nothing but
shame and loss. The expectations are not winning the Super Bowl, or
make a play off appearance, but only try to win a game !
I think it affects
players mentally, and you can hire the best rookies and the best free
agents , if the dominant mindset is « trying to win a game »,
don 't expect a winning season.
I will apply in 2018
at the Bill Walsh fellowship, and i would love to be graduate by the
Browns. What i would do if i was a coach for the Browns ?
I would manage OTAs
not only for new players, but for all the team, and because they can t
receive a legacy from the legendary Browns in the 1940s and 50s, they
can receive a legacy about … THE GAME from the best players ever! I would split each
unit (RB, WR, TE, DL, LB, OL, DB, QB, and specialists) and i will
hire the best consultants and former players to work with them … and provide them the
best legacy possible about the game.
In this situation,
The Browns players will be accountable and grateful because of their mentors !! no more shame would be possible