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Jerry Rice: Norv Turner 'Had No Control' Over Raiders
Posted Feb 20th 2007 1:02PM by Michael David Smith
Filed under: Raiders, NFL Gossip, NFL Coaching
Add Jerry Rice to the long list of people who think the San Diego Chargers' decision to hire Norv Turner was a bad idea. On a radio appearance this morning, Rice said Turner was a good offensive coordinator, but that he lacked the motivational skills necessary to be a head coach.
"He could not motivate the players," Rice said. "He had no control."
Rice played for the Raiders in both of Turner's years as the team's head coach, and it's possible that he has an ax to grind: Turner kept Rice planted firmly on the bench in 2004, leading to Rice leaving for Seattle after four games. Still, in all of his stops Rice was known for showing respect to his coaches, and a coach who gets called out by Rice probably leaves something to be desired.
At this point, does anyone think the Chargers made the right move by firing Schottenheimer and hiring Turner? Anyone other than A.J. Smith, I mean?
For more on the Turner hiring, check out NFL FanHouse's new "Pressing Issues" feature, where we examine how badly he hurts the Chargers' chances, reasons for optimism, and guys who might have made better choice
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