Dave Canales: the next rockstar head coach

[TheSpecialJuan]

https://x.com/threesandtds24/status/2039587471810531708?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

[Pejorative Miscreant]

I’m not overly down on Canales but I think currently his record resembles a wedding reception accordion player more than a rock star.  

I think his ceiling is a bit higher so I am optimistic. 

[hepcat]

10 years ago Dave Canales looks like someone I’d have expected to be working for some retarded bro culture tech startup with way too much venture capital to burn through 

[PanthersATL]

Of all the coaches we've ever had.... we've had worse.
of all the head coaches in the NFL today.... there are worse.

DC has upside. I'm also optimistic.  (He learning and making adjustments, like handing off play calling)

[Jon Snow]

Based on what? Its certainly not his in game coaching prowess. 

[firefox1234]

He needs to at least reach a Super Bowl in my opinion. Even RR was able to manage that.

[strato]

3 hours ago, Jon Snow said:

Based on what? Its certainly not his in game coaching prowess. 

Imma go with based on his exceptional greenness.  There is nothing but upside. Theoretically. If he is a of above average intelligence he should be able to grow. 
Right now he seems to be on a Wilks type level where there isn’t any real innovation but the leadership thing is strong. There is a place for that. I want more out of him, football wise, but am not really expecting it at this point. 

[Jon Snow]

1 minute ago, strato said:

Imma go with based on his exceptional greenness.  There is nothing but upside. Theoretically. If he is a of above average intelligence he should be able to grow. 
Right now he seems to be on a Wilks type level where there isn’t any real innovation but the leadership thing is strong. There is a place for that. I want more out of him, football wise, but am not really expecting it at this point. 

Its really more hype than substance. This season will have a lot to do with his future here. I personally don't have much faith in the guy but that's why they play the games. 

[strato]

Just now, Jon Snow said:

Its really more hype than substance. This season will have a lot to do with his future here. I personally don't have much faith in the guy but that's why they play the games. 

It certainly is shaping up to be a pivotal year. About effing time. 

[Candler Cat]

[SetfreexX]

3 hours ago, firefox1234 said:

He needs to at least reach a Super Bowl in my opinion. Even RR was able to manage that.

With Bryce,

[frankw]

We went from the 30th passing offense in 2024 to the 26th passing offense in 2025 and backed into the playoffs going 4-6.

I like Canales but we're a hell of a long way from rockstar status.

Edited 2 hours ago by frankw

[TD alt]

His results are too inconsistent to be calling him a rockstar. I'll give him a little grace, as he's not coached under the best of circumstances and has won some games he probably shouldn't have looking at personnel, but the big picture is still nebulous. The coming season should clear things up. But I'm not buying the "rockstar" or "QB guru" labels right now.

[Basbear]

15 hours ago, hepcat said:

10 years ago Dave Canales looks like someone I’d have expected to be working for some retarded bro culture tech startup with way too much venture capital to burn through 

" Yea I love using scooters to visit my co-workers!!! "

" Plus watch out for those ping pong tables, Woooooooo bubby!!"