When should players be benched for lack of effort..

[mc52beast]

I’m pretty sure that everyone on the Huddle will agree that the players on offense are showing a lack of effort that even a blind person can see. It’s not only a lack of effort but a lack of execution as well. Yes, Shula shoulders some of the blame for this but there have been plays where if the guys hit their blocks or catch the ball big yards can be gained.

i know it’s very early in the season but am just interested to see what you guys/gals think. If this continues then at what point does Ron need to show he has a pair and bench the slackers?

[Popsickle]

"If they are wearing a tie, max effort has been given."

RR on player effort October 2017

On a serious note, I don't think RR will bench anybody due to "lack of effort".  While I agree that it appears not everyone is giving 100% all the time, I feel this has to do with the coaching and the environment they foster and a lack of discipline. 

Did you watch the Miami v Syracuse game this weekend? Dino Barber made one of his players do push ups on the sidelines for not knowing where his helmet is! Accountability.  

[Snake]

He would have to bench the whole team. I'm telling you losing permeates and Winning is contagious. A head coaches job is to make sure you are winning. 

[Jangler]

I'd say this past Sunday around 3pm...

[Mr. Scot]

I've begun to really believe Rivera has lost the locker room, on the offensive side anyway. 

[Adb6368]

Usually this occurs after coaches become aware of their accountability. I don't see either happening any time soon.

[thefuzz]

Had a short post about this in another thread.

"This is when being a "players coach" bites you in the rear."

 

When the going is good, it's great.  Smiles everywhere, laughing, easygoing locker room, light practices, etc....

When the going gets tough....it's hard to bring down the hammer.  Hard to sit 17 for a half because of his piss poor effort.  Hard to cut a player to give the rest of the team something to think about.  Hard to get in your OC's face and demand better performances, or it's his ass.

 

Some coaches are good for some teams...problem is, teams change.  Some are rebuilding (where I think Ron's best fit is), some are young playoff hopeful teams, some are grizzled vets pushing for a Super Bowl.

 

[JARROD]

I just don't get all the missed blocks and assignments. It's systemic so it's coaching.