First of all, Detmer has had a lot of time pass since he was a player. He spent time in the NFL and time as a HS coach. perhaps he picked up new things and a new perspective somewhere a long the way. How many of us think the same as we did when we were 20?
Second, I honestly believe one of the biggest problems we have is that our receivers just aren't any good. It's hard to be a gun slinging, risk taking offense when you don't have anyone who can catch the ball.