Garrett's philosophy

[CowboysPhan]

I was thinking about the traits all of our draft picks have in common this morning, and it is really obvious that the draft is all about the philosophy Garrett has brought in. To me, the best way to sum it up is to quote the coach of the USA olympic hockey team in the movie "Miracle."
When they were having try outs, he had his roster set almost as soon as tryouts began. When his assistant protested that "Some of the best players haven't even tried out yet," his response was to say words that I think Garrett would agree with whole-heartedly:
"I'm not looking for the best players--I'm looking for the right ones."
:starspin

 

[Galian Beast]

I was thinking about the traits all of our draft picks have in common this morning, and it is really obvious that the draft is all about the philosophy Garrett has brought in. To me, the best way to sum it up is to quote the coach of the USA olympic hockey team in the movie "Miracle."
When they were having try outs, he had his roster set almost as soon as tryouts began. When his assistant protested that "Some of the best players haven't even tried out yet," his response was to say words that I think Garrett would agree with whole-heartedly:
"I'm not looking for the best players--I'm looking for the right ones."
:starspin

I mean I agree with that to an extent. I think you need talented players to win, but the players have to have a role, and fit in a system.

You can bring Nnamdi Asomugha to your team, but when your team mainly plays zone coverage defense, and he is a man cover guy, it's just not going to help you.

This is why a lot of teams get in trouble in free agency. They get the "best" player, but then the player doesn't fit their scheme at all, they don't complement the players that you have at all.

Why do you think Rob Ryan brought in Coleman and Elam, and then eventually Pool? Why do you think he brought in Eberflus, Jerome Henderson, and Ben Bloom?

You get guys who understand and fit your system.

Rob Ryan needed corners who could shut down the outsides, his scheme and our front 7 players will do the rest.

 

[CoCo]

I'm a Garrett supporter. I am in favor of giving him time to see if his approach yields results. But it does need to yield results.

It's all about appropriate balance regarding character versus talent.

 

[notherbob]

I'm in no hurry to judge this draft or this team or garrett. In two or three years we'll know a lot more about all of them. I like his approach at this point and I think it will yield good results. He understands the concept of team, Jerry seems to have been more oriented towards individuals over the years up to this point, resulting in groups of talented players but not performing well as a team. I think that is in the process of changing.

 

[FLCowboyFan]

I'm in no hurry to judge this draft or this team or garrett. In two or three years we'll know a lot more about all of them. I like his approach at this point and I think it will yield good results. He understands the concept of team, Jerry seems to have been more oriented towards individuals over the years up to this point, resulting in groups of talented players but not performing well as a team. I think that is in the process of changing.

I agree with this

 

[Hostile]

I was thinking about the traits all of our draft picks have in common this morning, and it is really obvious that the draft is all about the philosophy Garrett has brought in. To me, the best way to sum it up is to quote the coach of the USA olympic hockey team in the movie "Miracle."
When they were having try outs, he had his roster set almost as soon as tryouts began. When his assistant protested that "Some of the best players haven't even tried out yet," his response was to say words that I think Garrett would agree with whole-heartedly:
"I'm not looking for the best players--I'm looking for the right ones."
:starspin

Great post.

The problem sometimes with "best players" is that they think so and want everyone else to cater to them. That is why we won Super Bowls in the 1990s and Buffalo didn't. Michael Irvin never wanted to be catered to. He wanted to work. Emmitt wanted to work. Troy wanted to work.

It just so happened, they were also stars. That equals championships.

I love Thurman Thomas, but he never worked at his craft like Emmitt did. Jim Kelly was a party hearty kind of guy. I can't tell you about Andre Reed. I really don't know.

I am sure they worked hard. But I also have heard that they expected preferential treatment because of their talent. That is why a guy like Mark Rypien wears a ring and Jim Kelly doesn't.

 

[perrykemp]

Great post.

The problem sometimes with "best players" is that they think so and want everyone else to cater to them. That is why we won Super Bowls in the 1990s and Buffalo didn't. Michael Irvin never wanted to be catered to. He wanted to work. Emmitt wanted to work. Troy wanted to work.

It just so happened, they were also stars. That equals championships.

I love Thurman Thomas, but he never worked at his craft like Emmitt did. Jim Kelly was a party hearty kind of guy. I can't tell you about Andre Reed. I really don't know.

I am sure they worked hard. But I also have heard that they expected preferential treatment because of their talent. That is why a guy like Mark Rypien wears a ring and Jim Kelly doesn't.

Great Post. Well stated.