Like marriage, head coach-GM union is rarely perfect

[craig71]

This article is somewhat dated, but it still gives some insight as to what goes on behind the scenes.

Mike Holmgren and Ron Wolf reached a point where they no longer could coexist in Green Bay. Marty Schottenheimer got fired in 2007 after a 14-2 season largely because he and general manager A.J. Smith couldn't get along.

"That relationship is something I worry about constantly,'' said one veteran NFL owner, who requested anonymity. "You can have the best, most qualified people in the world, but it doesn't always matter. You're dealing with exceptionally competitive people, or else they wouldn't be where they're at. That makes me worry about their egos. Hell, I worry almost as much about the egos of their wives because they worry about who's making more money. It's a very tough relationship to keep healthy for a long period of time.''

Here is the link to the aricle:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=yasinskas_pat&id=3387219

It seems that things are not as simple as one thinks, many of the names/relationships listed in the article have come and gone since this article was published.


Craig

 

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[craig71]

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Glad you enjoyed the read.

Craig

 

[bsheeern]

This goes along the lines with the Research and information most don't realize that i was referring to in the thread titled "who is this GM guy?" Most arm chair GM's have no idea how tough and competetive these postitions are and how they co-exist with the other parts of the organization. Good read and I hope most take a minute to view. Thanks for the post.

 

[igtmfo]

Yes, when head coach and GM are adversaries.

That's not the case here.

There is no GM here, and Wade isn't the head coach.

 

[craig71]

Yes, when head coach and GM are adversaries.

Think what you want, but even when associates share a similar vision there are going to be disagreements.

That's not the case here.

You know this how? What all transpired today within the halls of Valley Ranch?

There is no GM here, and Wade isn't the head coach.

There isn't a GM or HC in Dallas that you care for, officially Jerry and Wade fill those respective roles. Like it or not, that is the situation.


Craig

 

[Royal Laegotti]

I guess Jerry's happy with his wife Wade.

 

[AMERICAS_FAN]

I guess Jerry's happy with his wife Wade.

Would that make Garrett the mistress? At least we know now why Jerry s still holding on to Wade; Wade let's Jerry "be on top".

 

[Royal Laegotti]

Would that make Garrett the mistress? At least we know now why Jerry s still holding on to Wade; Wade let's Jerry "be on top".

:laugh2:

Garrett's the sweet potato baby.

 

[CCBoy]

Enjoyed the read as well. It expands application knowledge about for sure...and there usually is a generalized direction taken on a day by day basis. But all is not cut and dried, until a season is over. Then one has to analyze and redirect once again. Today and tomorrow are two concepts difficult to measure and monitor...for sure.

 

[starchamber]

This article is somewhat dated, but it still gives some insight as to what goes on behind the scenes.




Here is the link to the aricle:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=yasinskas_pat&id=3387219

It seems that things are not as simple as one thinks, many of the names/relationships listed in the article have come and gone since this article was published.


Craig

I don't see how this article has anything to do with what is going on in Dallas. Wade doesn't have the spine to stand up or oppose Jerry on any front...

 

[DanteEXT]

Would that make Garrett the mistress? At least we know now why Jerry s still holding on to Wade; Wade let's Jerry "be on top".

Thanks.... I'm gonna go throw up now....