Originally Posted by seamonster:
They went cheap. Wouldn't open up the pocket book for McDonald, Slovick, or McDonald. And because of bullshit prima-dona politics (Titans and Redskins GM's came from Sanfran) they ignored Vrabel. They also couldn't announce any coaches next week (SB Week) so they had no choice but to hire another Ron Riveria. Should have probably just re-opened the coaching search after the SB because all of their candidates were abominations (they interviewed Detroit Lions defensive coordinator and Eric Bienemy).
I understand, from Geoff Schwartz primarily, that teams are reluctant to hire Vrabel and Bellichick b/c they want control over personnel and owners are reluctant to give HC that much authority. That sounds like something Bellichick would do and if that's a stumbling block, it makes sense, particularly considering NE's last few drafts. I don't know if that's the issue with Vrabel though. [Reply]
Originally Posted by frozenchief:
I understand, from Geoff Schwartz primarily, that teams are reluctant to hire Vrabel and Bellichick b/c they want control over personnel and owners are reluctant to give HC that much authority. That sounds like something Bellichick would do and if that's a stumbling block, it makes sense, particularly considering NE's last few drafts. I don't know if that's the issue with Vrabel though.
Vrabel "lost a power-struggle" with a Shannahan disciple. Washington has a Shannahan disciple as a GM. Team Ratface is petty. [Reply]
