In my opinion, the biggest issue he can have is that his son was played too early before he was developed, due to depth issues. But he didn't seem to mind at the time (all these kids want to play right away). While its easy (and fair) to point to all the issues on D, his son had about a couple thousand chances to rush the passer on throwing downs in his college career and only managed 15 sacks, I believe getting less each year. I think we all rightfully want to complain about the scheme and all that, but this kid, while he has a ton of heart, wasn't very good. He was great in high school when his sized was an advantage. Wish him well but can't imagine he will do much at next level.
Is that you Al? Or is it Mark? Kid shined first year, then Al and Mark got more chance to coach him up and install their wunder defense. Chick did great everywhere EXCEPT Al's defense.
Its not either. Its someone with a different opinion than yours, if you can handle that. Look I don't like Al or Dorito and I'd like them both to be gone asap. But you can't argue both sides. If they develop Walford and others, but don't Chick, maybe chick wasn't that good. We'll see soon enough.
Dude, nobody is giving him credit for developing anybody. Did you happen to notice the guys drafted high were OFFENSIVE players. Al and Mark work their soapy shower magic on the other side of the line on defense. Poor Chick happened to play there. With the offensive players, we don't know if any credit is due Al and staff. Flowers walked in NFL ready. Duke might have actually loss ground under Al. DP is a self-motivated machine--you can credit Al if you like but why does only one guy on his defense knows how to tackle? Kaaya had more to do with Walford's getting drafted than Al. Of course psu alums are famous their speed camps so maybe, no wait, Al believes in fat not fast, so scratch PD.
If you want to reach and give Al credit for Feliciano you have to go around Art, who has had just a few more players go to NFL than Al has brain cells, but Feliciano fits Al preferred player. Hard working overachiever who overcomes everything. WHo the heck isn't proud of him. Personally I am not sold that Al had crap to do with Feliciano, but as a gesture or goodwill, I will give Al shared credit with Art for him.
Noticed Al's quote: “I’m excited for those guys,” Golden told the Miami Herald. “
A lot of them worked their tails off. In the case of Denzel and Clive, those guys chose to come back and develop, and it paid off for them." Not THEY worked ... nope, A lot of them. Who didn't? Another backhanded slap at Duke and his boy Flowers, maybe? Or maybe even the 4 year guys who he just doesn't like.