Credited for turning around an offense that was at best abysmal in 2009. Jackson helped the team improve to 10th in total offense and 6th in points during the 2010 season.
The offensive production was there and Jackson has paid his dues in the league but the question asked by some is "Can he be a headcoach?". In my opinion he's shown he can lead men. And although his playcalling abilities were shaky towards the beginning of the season; He seemed to find some rhythm and mixed it up well when he got acclimated to the team and their strengths.
This was the best option in my opinion even if Harbaugh was considered a candidate. If you're gonna let Cable go then this is the direction you need to go. He was offensive playcaller and the players got to know him. As smooth a transition as you can get given the circumstances.
Along with the continuity he brings I like his fire and attitude. Watching the press conference I couldn't remember feeling that impressed or excited about a new coach since watching Gruden being introduced as head coach back in 98. He mentioned Jon as someone who shaped him into the coach he is today.
Hue also seems to share the characteristic of getting the best out of players.
Tom Cable was great at rallying the locker room and getting the players to play hard every Sunday, but that was virtually his only strength. The fact that Hue is a better tactician and a true X's and O's type of guy makes this an upgrade and a great move in my opinion.
So here's to Hue building that "bully" and putting us back atop the AFC West where we belong.
DW
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