Twitter: Players did not fear Garrett

[OmerV]

Deion Sanders started this crap... Jones let it go...

Jimmy would have too. He has said he had a different standard for star players than non star players.

 

[trickblue]

Jimmy would have too. He has said he had a different standard for star players than non star players.

But Jimmy was an ***-kicker...

 

[OmerV]

I always liked Bill Cowher's style. He was able to instill a healthy amount of fear in the players while still conveying that he had their back and would fight for them. Seemed like the right mix of fear, respect, admiration and camaraderie.

 

[Richmond Cowboy]

" jerry told me not to listen "

Jerry will hold back McCarthy as well

Except McCarthy will hopefully have the balls to call out Jerry instead of wilting.

 

[OmerV]

But Jimmy was an ***-kicker...

With the non star players, no doubt. Less so with the star players, but they usually needed it less.

 

[crashintonickdm]

Plot twist

it was Romo

 

[trickblue]

I always like Bill Cowher's style. He was able to instill a bit of fear in the players while still conveying that he had their back. Seemed like the right mix of fear, respect, admiration and camaraderie.

meh...

With the non star players, no doubt. Less so with the star players, but they usually needed it less.

Worked out pretty well...

 

[sureletsrace]

I'd bet everything I own it was Dez.

 

[The Fonz]

You get respect when you have vision and real plan ( result is another story) but JG was like a con man he talk the talk but does not deliver. Maybe he overestimate his own ability

 

[Zordon]

Sickening...

 

[OmerV]

meh...


Worked out pretty well...

It did work.

As for Cowher, if you disagree, that's okay. That's just my perception. I've seen (and had) coaches that were only about being a hard *** and nothing was ever right, and others that were way too soft. I think the best one's find a balance between kicking *** and instilling some fear, but also understanding the value of positive reinforcement and showing the players they are in the battle with them and willing to fight for them.

 

[trickblue]

It did work.

As for Cowher, if you disagree, that's okay. That's just my perception. I've seen (and had) coaches that were only about being a hard *** and nothing was ever right, and others that were way too soft. I think the best one's find a balance between kicking *** and instilling some fear, but also understanding the value of positive reinforcement and showing the players they are in the battle with them and willing to fight for them.

I don't disagree, but running around pissed off all the time does not a coach make...

 

[CF74]

Well duh

 

[OmerV]

I don't disagree, but running around pissed off all the time does not a coach make...

That's what I'm saying. I don't think Cowher did that.

 

[cern]

"A" player "basically " said this and "basically " flipped him off. I couldn't stand Garrett but I'm not buying it.

 

[cowboy_ron]

yikes

They knew he wasn't running the show......he had no authority on anything due to his poor decisions over the years.

 

[trickblue]

That's what I'm saying. I don't think Cowher did that.

Exactly what he did...

 

[phildadon86]

This is the offseason drama that I thrive in. Just what I was looking for.

Told you guys before that this locker room was in shambles for various reasons. No fear, no accountability, no fear of punishment for lack of effort etc.

It’s like you wanted this more than wins. Scary to think

 

[OmerV]

Exactly what he did...

I disagree. Sure he was emotional during game, but that emotion was both anger and joy depending on what was happening during the game. He could chew players out, and he could also embrace them and celebrate with them.

And fans have to realize that what they see on game day is only a small part of the story. The relationship with the players is built more on the day in day out interaction than it is on game days.

I remember when he retired that the players who played for him loved him essentially the same thing I've said. That he was intense and could get in their faces, but they also felt he loved them and would fight for them and with them.

 

[OmerV]

Exactly what he did...

Here's a portion of an article from a Steeler's fand during the Cowher era.

While I was stunned by Cowher’s actions, I absolutely adored his authenticity. He wore his emotions on his sleeve, especially in his early years, and it was an absolute blast to watch. He reacted just like fans would have reacted. He hugged players, sometimes kissed them, when they made a great play, and berated them when they made a huge mistake. There was no stoicism in Bill Cowher, just pure, unfiltered emotion — and I loved him for that.

https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.c...ed-the-way-i-view-a-coach-pittsburgh-steelers