Consider Josh Dobbs for...

[Chucktownsteeler]

I am not sure if a QB coach has been hired yet, I apologize if I missed it. With Haskins being signed and Josh Dobbs contract up is he to young to be considered for the QB coach.

The man is off the charts smart and I think he helped Ben a few times this year on the sidelines.

Food for thought anyway.

[Oviedo]

I am not sure if a QB coach has been hired yet, I apologize if I missed it. With Haskins being signed and Josh Dobbs contract up is he to young to be considered for the QB coach.

The man is off the charts smart and I think he helped Ben a few times this year on the sidelines.

Food for thought anyway.

I always thought Charlie Batch would be a good coach someday. After every series he would be on the sideline with Ben dissecting plays

[NorthCoast]

Dobbs has no pedigree to be QB coach...no thanks. Attempted 17 passes in NFL...

[hawaiiansteel]

Dobbs has no pedigree to be QB coach...no thanks.

he couldn't beat out Ben or Mason, they're not going to listen to him.

and he's not teaching anyone how to pass.

[whatever]

I think he can make a lot more using his schooling.

[Eich]

Smart doesn't necessarily make a good QB coach. We need one who can teach fundamentals, footwork, etc.. not just breaking down plays.

[Northern_Blitz]

If he wanted to, maybe he'd be able to apprentice as a coach for a bit. I don't think there's usually much correlation between playing and coaching. And if he did coach, I bet it would be better to start away from guys you played with (read: played behind). Maybe at college somewhere so you are the guy that made it to the NFL instead of the guy that was sitting behind 2 of the 3 guys on the team.

And didn't he take an internship at NASA a couple of years ago? It may be that he wants to actually use his aerospace engineering degree.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

I don't think a player can retire and the following year be the coach of his ex-teammates. I think that your coach has to be the coach, not a buddy making suggestions.

[Captain Lemming]

I don't think a player can retire and the following year be the coach of his ex-teammates. I think that your coach has to be the coach, not a buddy making suggestions.

Well, Kellen Moore did exactly that at Dallas.
Others are saying Dobbs was not a goosd enough QB? I would submit MOST QB coaches were never great players themselves.

I do think one can argue the "type" of QB who makes a good coach is one who outdid his "talent" with fundamentals. A guy who maximizes minimal talent.

I dont see Dobbs as one who fits THAT description.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Well, Kellen Moore did exactly that at Dallas.
Others are saying Dobbs was not a goosd enough QB? I would submit MOST QB coaches were never great players themselves.

I do think one can argue the "type" of QB who makes a good coach is one who outdid his "talent" with fundamentals. A guy who maximizes minimal talent.

I dont see Dobbs as one who fits THAT description.

I agree that the best coach (in any sport) is not the guy who was a star. Mostly because they don't understand why others can't do the things that they do naturally. I also don't necessarily agree that the smartest player is the best candidate to coach.

I think that some positions are more suited to coaching because of the way they get to view the game: backup QB, goalie, catcher. I also think that players should not be coaching guys they played with, so if Dobbs has aspirations to start coaching, it should not be in Pittsburgh.

[Chucktownsteeler]

he couldn't beat out Ben or Mason, they're not going to listen to him.

and he's not teaching anyone how to pass.

He has had Ben's ear all season.

[feltdizz]

lmao at some people thinking you have to be a good player with a ton of experience to be a good coach.

a lot of great players were awful coaches.

Not saying he is ready but dude has a melon on his shoulders.

[Chucktownsteeler]

lmao at some people thinking you have to be a good player with a ton of experience to be a good coach.

a lot of great players were awful coaches.

Not saying he is ready but dude has a melon on his shoulders.

I have read where marginal to poor players make better coaches. The great players not so much as they have the God given talent but a marginal player has relied more on coaching and absorbed more during their career.

[Chucktownsteeler]

I think he can make a lot more using his schooling.

It's all what your passion is. There is a lawyer in town making his fortune selling pillows. Gave up the practice.

[feltdizz]

I have read where marginal to poor players make better coaches. The great players not so much as they have the God given talent but a marginal player has relied more on coaching and absorbed more during their career.

exactly.. I think you see it a lot in the NBA too. The best players rarely make good coaches but the PG’s and role players usually end up being good coaches because PG’s are leaders on the court and role players spend a ton of time on the bench, next to the coach... lol.