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If people are right that Shaw has been the real offensive coordinator all along, then this could open up a slot for a new quarterbacks coach without worsening the play calling.

So now we wait for a new offensive line coach and a new quarterbacks coach--both absolutely critical positions for us.  That is, unless Tavita becomes QB/Offensive coordinator.

I share the sentiment that some fresh blood from outside might be helpful.  As an fan there is little evidence for us to see what Tavita has done or how successful he has been or what his potential might be.  Have our quarterbacks over or under performed?  Hard to know, really.  Maybe Tavita has offered penetrating offensive insights at meetings.  But he may not be calling the plays, anyway.  What I imagine every offensive coordinator does is create the offensive gameplan--which means studying defenses for weaknesses.  As a former QB I hope he is experienced at that.  Then again, Shaw does not really like to adjust to defenses all that much--I can hear him saying "It's all about what we do." 

Otherwise, one would expect the offense to open up a bit if transferred from someone with an offensive lineman's perspective to someone with a quarterback's perspective.

[81alum]

If people are right that Shaw has been the real offensive coordinator all along, then this could open up a slot for a new quarterbacks coach without worsening the play calling.

So now we wait for a new offensive line coach and a new quarterbacks coach--both absolutely critical positions for us.  That is, unless Tavita becomes QB/Offensive coordinator.

I share the sentiment that some fresh blood from outside might be helpful.  As an fan there is little evidence for us to see what Tavita has done or how successful he has been or what his potential might be.  Have our quarterbacks over or under performed?  Hard to know, really.  Maybe Tavita has offered penetrating offensive insights at meetings.  But he may not be calling the plays, anyway.  What I imagine every offensive coordinator does is create the offensive gameplan--which means studying defenses for weaknesses.  As a former QB I hope he is experienced at that.  Then again, Shaw does not really like to adjust to defenses all that much--I can hear him saying "It's all about what we do." 

Otherwise, one would expect the offense to open up a bit if transferred from someone with an offensive lineman's perspective to someone with a quarterback's perspective.