Hot Takes Welcome (Post Packers Loss)
Where all the Rizzi defenders now? Loomis defenders?
I could care less if we bring Rizzi back next year (though I would like to retain him as ST coach), but I don't think this game told us anything about Rizzi. Besides our ancient veteran players, the only players on the field tonight that I recognized were players I would have preferred NOT to be in a Saints uniform this year.
We put together a good veneer of a team this year. On the outside, it was good (see games 1 and 2), but once you get past that thin veneer there was nothing but rot and garbage underneath.
I also don't think this season told us much about Kubiak, and I really don't care. Barring 2-3 younger players, I would like to see a fresh NO coaching staff and team next year. I just don't see how anybody can shake off the stench of failure and maintain any ability or dignity.
Every year there has been a reasonable and persuasive argument against a total rebuild. Tonight, I think we have proven that argument incorrect.