I think I figured one part of Fox out..

[SorthNarolina]

This is just a theory now. Let's keep that in mind.

Pretty much all of Fox's tenure he's been very inconsistent. It's also been noted that he's a "player's coach".

I think these two qualities are very closely related.

Fox gives the team breaks when they do well, even cutting training camp short before they have proved anything. Bye weeks are seen as breaks regardless of playoffs.

These kind of actions are almost like a parent/child. View his actions as unconditional support. As apposed to a boss/employee who only offers conditional support relative to your performance.

So as a result the players all love him and play hard for him. But also there is nobody there to fight the inevitable lapse in motivation that will happen with most players. He'll support them unconditionally whether they suck or not.

Think about the clapping. They get a clap regardless.

I think his philosophy works well overall but it leads to the team being streaky when there isn't an ideal mix of leaders/chemistry. I also think that's why he could never put a back to back winning season together.

Just a thought. He's a good coach but I don't think his strategy will ever be consistent. Too much of the coaching is left up to the players.

Just a thought.

[carpanfan96]

not a bad thought there..

You give fox a solid team with vets and leaders and it will make the playoffs - take away the vets and you get this.... 2-14 or such....

[PanthaSan]

Hmmm, methinks you are on to something.

In that situation, veterans are absolutely neede to spur on the new players.

[DR_DIGH]

A lot of what you said describes Wade Phillips as well.

[Jangler]

You need to send this to the Giants or the Browns, cuz it doesn't really mean much to me.

srsly...

[SorthNarolina]

I also think this is why he's been able to salvage disastrous seasons into mediocre ones.

The team really fights hard for him until the very, very end because they love him.

But they also love him because he really just lets them do their thing and supports them either way. There are in control of really motivating themselves.

So I think inevitably the players get a little content with success and quit working as hard as they did so they sink down.

Just a theory but it sure feels that way sometimes. Everytime we're good we immediately follow up with dissapointment. During a lot of the pooty seasons we end up winning games in the end that are only moral victories. But many teams give up at that point, for some reason we don't.

[err456]

A coach, employer, role model or even father can't always be your best friend.

Good Point!

[Mvp2014]

I dont think he is detail-oriented enough. Yes, they play hard for him but at the end of the day I see a great d coordinator/assistant. He doesnt adjust well to the trends year in and year out and he's too emotionally involved with players, this is business man

[CatfanMO]

Back in my younger days, I seem to think I got the clap regardless..

[Jhyler12]

A lot of what you said describes Wade Phillips as well.

Exactly...