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Welp, with the mass hysteria of finding a new head coach, at least we have our foundation in Jeff Ireland. It would seem we still have the brains to scout and pick up some great athletes. Parcells aside, Ireland can hold down the fort and keep the inmates from running the asylum. Something else we can thank Parcells for. He didn't leave us as empty handed as most would think.
 
It's amazing how much respect this guy has on this board? Why is that? Could some of the busts we've had been his responsibility, but we assume that Bill's authoritarian nature overrode Ireland's suggestions? Are there any articles or proof to that effect? As tight as VR is with information leaks...unless your initials are T.O., I haven't heard anything to support that theory. My thought is that we'd rather have anyone selecting other than JJ.
 
I called into Norm's show this morning about this very subject.

Take it for what it's worth, but Norm said that Jerry WILL retain Ireland and that he respects Ireland's opinions.

He also confirmed that Parcells did, in fact, overrule some of the scouting staff's suggestions - most notably Jacob Rogers. Norm intimated that the staff (and Ireland) were strongly against Rogers, but that Parcells interceded and we selected Rogers.

Norm's exact words to me were to, "be glad that Bill is gone from the draft process."
 
Cowboyz88;1331679 said:
I called into Norm's show this morning about this very subject.

Take it for what it's worth, but Norm said that Jerry WILL retain Ireland and that he respects Ireland's opinions.

He also confirmed that Parcells did, in fact, overrule some of the scouting staff's suggestions - most notably Jacob Rogers. Norm intimated that the staff (and Ireland) were strongly against Rogers, but that Parcells interceded and we selected Rogers.

Norm's exact words to me were to, "be glad that Bill is gone from the draft process."

maybe we can draft an italian lb in the 7th round in his honor.
 
Is Bill responsible for Fasano too?
Damn what a waste of a pick.

:bang2: :bang2:
 
Parcells left us with a LB in Ware, A CB in Newman, a QB in Romo, 2 good Backs in JJ and MBIII, PLus a great TE....
 
Q_the_man;1331994 said:
Parcells left us with a LB in Ware, A CB in Newman, a QB in Romo, 2 good Backs in JJ and MBIII, PLus a great TE....


Parcells had nothing to do with Romo. You should be thanking Lee and Payton for that one.
 
Did Parcells or Ireland make the Al Johnson pick in round 2?
 
The one pick I wish we could have back is the one we made with Burdett. I was jumping up and down for us to take Khaiff Barns OT now starting at RT for Jacksonville. I also wish we had gone FS or OG instead of Fasano.
 
gollum;1331659 said:
It's amazing how much respect this guy has on this board? Why is that? Could some of the busts we've had been his responsibility, but we assume that Bill's authoritarian nature overrode Ireland's suggestions?

Because if you question Ireland's genius it undermines the "we have so much talent" theory that suggests all we need to get back to the promised land is hire a new coach.
 
Ireland is credited by many people with cleaning up the scouting situation so that no more Ekubusts, Shante's and the like were grabbed. We really have had no first day busts with the exception of Rogers and Peterman- and Rogers is all on BP. So frankly I challenge the morons who squawk to find any other team that has significantly drafted better then the boys over the last 4 years. It will be a very short list.
 
burmafrd;1332173 said:
Ireland is credited by many people with cleaning up the scouting situation so that no more Ekubusts, Shante's and the like were grabbed. We really have had no first day busts with the exception of Rogers and Peterman- and Rogers is all on BP. So frankly I challenge the morons who squawk to find any other team that has significantly drafted better then the boys over the last 4 years. It will be a very short list.


:signmast:
 
Seven;1331638 said:
Welp, with the mass hysteria of finding a new head coach, at least we have our foundation in Jeff Ireland. It would seem we still have the brains to scout and pick up some great athletes. Parcells aside, Ireland can hold down the fort and keep the inmates from running the asylum. Something else we can thank Parcells for. He didn't leave us as empty handed as most would think.


Ireland is the head of the scouting Dept. basicly he tells his people what the Big boys are looking for and gathers info so the big boys can make the picks!


Not unless u wanna blame drafting a slow Punt Returner in the 4th round on Ireland!!!

PS

can I get the link that shows BP hired Jeff Ireland? Because I missed that hire!!!
 
MONT17;1333032 said:
Ireland is the head of the scouting Dept. basicly he tells his people what the Big boys are looking for and gathers info so the big boys can make the picks!

Yeah....and.


MONT17;1333032 said:
Not unless u wanna blame drafting a slow Punt Returner in the 4th round on Ireland!!!

I'll take "what's his point" for five hundred Bob.



MONT17;1333032 said:
can I get the link that shows BP hired Jeff Ireland? Because I missed that hire!!!

Can I get a link as to where I said BP hired Ireland? You can bet your bottom dollar BP was instrumental in getting Ireland the J-O-B. He's also responsible for running out Lacewell, or do you really think Jerry did this all by his little lonesome? Nit pick all you want as to who did what for the sake of an argument. If you do not think Parcells was not responsible for Ireland that's your choice. Peek under the clouds my friend, it's real nice down here.
 

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