The coaches

Pat Shurmur was the picture of calmness when he walked in the door after two tumultuous seasons under the overwhelmed Ben McAdoo in January of 2018. Strangely enough, after winning just seven of the next 26 games, he’s still exhibiting that same sense of calm.

The team lacks leadership and direction and that stems from Shurmur and his coordinators — James Bettcher (defense), Mike Shula (offense) and Thomas McGaughey (special teams). Of the four, only McGaughey has lived up to his responsibilities.

Fans are losing confidence in this group and some have pointed to the dearth of talent. But let me say this: There are coaches in this league that are getting better results with similar, or even worse, roster.

Shurmur and McGaughey will likely stay for another season but the recommendation here is that Bettcher and Shula be replaced.