According to FOX Sports, the relationship between head coach Adam Gase and offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen has an interesting subplot that brings a tad bit of hope with it. It was considered by many that Christensen’s hire, combined with the fact that Gase would be calling the plays, made Christensen a “yes man”. But, it seems Gase is a bit wiser and cagier than some may have originally thought.
According to Stephan Holder of FOX Sports, “An interesting nugget Clyde Christensen shared: Adam Gase used to call him for tips on coaching Peyton Manning. Now he’s on his staff.” This little nugget has the potential to reveal several important possibilities.
First, for Gase to be humble enough and wise enough to contact Manning’s former coordinator and get “tips” shows strong character on his part. It’s very difficult for anyone, especially someone accomplished, to admit they don’t have all the answers. I don’t want to shock anyone, but no one has all the answers – not even my wife! To have a head coach that young and aware of his limitations is an extremely positive trait. This reveals that Gase has flexibility in his thought process – which one would hope that this trait will be translated to the game plan and play calls.
This “tidbit” also reveals that Gase and Christensen have a very good personal relationship because each has had a superior position over the other at one time or other and there isn’t any acrimony. We saw a clear picture of what kind of disharmony the flipping of leadership can bring with Campbell and Lazor. Lazor held a grudge over Campbell who went from underling to boss, and at the very least the consequences were an unfriendly working environment and at worst…it could have been much more, described here.
Both men seem to be of a similar nature and that unity will be crucial if there is any chance to get T-Hill to be at his best. Both men support T-Hill at this point. Both men have a similar mindset in offensive philosophies. And both men seem to have a greater desire to win than to “show the world they are the smartest”. Now not even the best sportsbooks in the world will bet this means certain success for Tannehill and the offense, but what it does mean that at least the arrow is pointed in the right direction. And it’s been awhile since Miami has had that – Go Fins!!!