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[QUOTE="SoBristol, post: 315940, member: 485"]
1) It has to be more complicated than that. Hackett arrived with a slim resume -- he was Marrone's protege in season one (Marrone's offensive schemes; Marrone as HC/OC and Hackett as deputy calling plays from the Marrone offense). Hackett was elevated to OC in season two, but he continued the basic schemes in place (the HC's schemes). Game planning undoubtedly is a joint effort with Marrone and Marrone has the final oversight. Hackett is a work in progress under Marrone's guidance. So, slam the output if you want, but try to be clear about what part is Hackett and what part is the HC.
 
2) The OL is a big ingredient in the 101st ranking of our offense (Marrone & Atkins). Talent at skill positions may not be the only factor, but it certainly is a factor. If your WRs are Cruz and Nix (the Giants), the passing game rocks -- simple plays sometimes go to the house. We had decent starting talent (Provo, Bailey and Lemon, with Nassib), but not much help from the underclassmen.
 
3) Consider this: Shafer is a top DC, with experience enough to be his own man. It showed in 2010 when he had senior LBs in Hogue and Carter; seniors in the secondary and at DT; and a full year of Chandler Jones. His defensive stats were bad in 2011 . Is that all you need to know in judging Shafer? Or is he a good DC who will be much better this year (better LBers, and possibly a pass rush)?
 
4) If that offense moves up the charts from 101st, are you going to credit Hackett or believe the OL, WRs, and RBs had something to do with it?
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