Former Broncos GM Sundqvist is the guy

[Stout]

I dont know how to say this but I am a pretty big deal.Anyways I know a few people in the agent/negotiator/nflpa world.

As long as you don't look at me and say "I wanna be on you", then I'll agree

Joe is definitely the real deal. No doubt in my mind.

 

[CardsFan88]

Sounds like a solid hire. I agree with the statements that he is being brought in for his professionalism in dealing with players, agents, and other teams.

Considering all we have to re-sign this year and in the next year or two, a very important hire imo.

Great stuff. Makes you wonder if like in an article in one of the posts above when Denver brought in someone to be an assistant GM the writing may have been on the wall, this hire might be the writing on the wall for Graves.

Not saying good/bad, don't feel like getting into that now, just saying it might be writing on the wall.

That said, until then we basically have 2 GM's. If this results in better drafting and retaining more of our superb quality players, we may be looking at a lot of bright days ahead.

 

[Carddan]

I wonder if he can get up to speed in time to handle the Dansby and AW negotiations. I also wonder how long it will be before he says hello to one Anquan Boldin. I have never been a basher of Graves, but if contract negotiations can be improved, I'm all for it. Sundquist has a great reputation around the league.

Cardsfan88, I wonder if there has been friction within the organization concerning Boldin, Warner, Edge, etc. We will never hear about it, but it is possible that someone is not happy with the "bad" press we have received.

 

[WildBB]

Joe is definitely the real deal.

Well, I have it on high authority that he's just above goofamingo status, for whatever that's worth.

 

[Azlen]

Has he been hired yet or was it just an interview? The article seems to indicate that it was just an inteview at this point.

 

[Carddan]

Rats, now that I'm convinced Sundquist would be a great resource for contract negotiations, I realize all he did so far is "interview". I'm guilty of premature celebration and have to keep checking for confirmation that he was hired.

 

[dogpoo32]

A negotiator would be awesome. Graves has the negotiating skills of a fainting goat.

 

[CardsFan88]

It's interesting to me that they would do this. Since he's well known to be a negotiator, and it seems like every year Rod Graves shows he at the very least isn't in the top half of the league at that

When I think about Rod Graves purely from a non-verbal communication and (with verbal communication) his tone, inflection and such, it just appears to me that who he is and how he is, hampers him. I wouldn't of necessarily singled that out but I agree with you Carddan that it would fit the impressions we've received in recent years involving our contract negotiations.

We're used to being seen as cheap, I don't feel that way. I know our history and such, but I truly believe we turned a corner when we went out and signed everybody we could that one off-season with Booty, Cecil, etc.

So if it isn't that we're cheap, it's something else, which to me would lead credence to some of the rumblings the players have had, like saying they were lied to or what not.

I'm not trying to accentuate Graves' negatives, I'm just pointing out some potential flaws. Ones that the Cardinals it appears on the surface realize.

I'd rather focus on the positive and seeing how Graves with all his criticisms still helped build a team that went to a superbowl. He's been very frustrating at times, but at this point you can't just say he's worthless. So after taking into account his apparent weaknesses, the Cards go out and hire a guy whose specific strengths seem to be our GM's weaknesses (or mediocrity).

Who knows we might start a trend in the league. 2 GM's to split the duties. Each one taking on a role they are better at, if it is so needed.

I'm a dem, and can't agree with Jerry Colangelo about pretty much anything politics wise. But the one thing I've ALWAYS been impressed about, and if ever have the chance would try to conduct myself in such a manner, is the way Jerry Colangelo handles things. I used to talk to an old guy who ushered at Suns games. He stated him and everyone of them loved Jerry C. He treated them like a person, would come down and say hi. Sometimes the best way to run a business is to do things in a classy way, personal way where you set up a culture where everyone is valued from the top of the organization down to the janitors.

If you want to be frugal, and get some sort of a discount going, you don't usually get that from ramming your position down their throats. I have a feeling Sundqvist's personality will lead to greater acceptance to frugal offers. In addition, being maybe a bit more flexible and such we don't constantly reach impasse. I have little doubt that a better negotiator would get even better deals than Graves gets, does it faster, and leaves everyone without a bitter taste. It sort of seems Graves might be able to sometimes get the job done, but it can leave a bitter taste.

The reason I bring this up, is that Sundqvist appears to have in some respects a little Jerry C. in him via his ability as reported to be great at player, agent, other team interactions. Of course it may be apples and oranges when comparing agents versus janitors, but I have no doubt that Jerry C. with his style was a major factor of what made the Suns a destination spot for players. Because he treated his players like he treated the janitors. That sounds bad, but the way he treated both were excellent, so it's actually a good thing.

If Sundqvist can capture even some of that, bright days are ahead.

I'll never underestimate the power a well-liked person can make in any business. In many business' that is the difference. Seems like we just hired one to take care of some very important aspects of the Cardinals future, and removing those duties from a GM where it wasn't his strength.

Thoroughly solid move imo.

 

[40yearfan]

Am I missing something here? Did the Cards announce they had hired Sundquist? Everyone is talking like this is a done deal, but I haven't seen that yet.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Am I missing something here? Did the Cards announce they had hired Sundquist? Everyone is talking like this is a done deal, but I haven't seen that yet.

i'm just waiting for Joe's announcement .

 

[Carddan]

i'm just waiting for Joe's announcement .

Joe is busy meeting with Sundquist as we write. Sundquist, being the master negotiator that he is, made accepting the position conditional on having a face-to-face briefing from Joe on the Cap situation for the team.

 

[CHAPTER 7]

Maybe Graves is negotiating with Sundquist for the hire. LOL. It will take time if that's the case.

 

[English on tour]

Maybe Graves is negotiating with Sundquist for the hire. LOL. It will take time if that's the case.

he will be running rings roung Graves.....he will get hired for 16 years, 42 million with 12 up front

 

[joeshmo]

i'm just waiting for Joe's announcement .

I am ready to make an announcement and hold on to your hats because it is going to blow your minds. The announcement is that at some point in time an announcement will be made.

 

[Mitch]

I am ready to make an announcement and hold on to your hats because it is going to blow your minds. The announcement is that at some point in time an announcement will be made.

How do you keep a bunch of great people in suspense?


I'll tell you later...

 

[Perfectionist]

AArrgg!!

 

[CardsFan88]

Well I guess I read wrong and jumped the gun, but if we hire him, that's how I feel.

 

[perivolaki]

I'm a dem, and can't agree with Jerry Colangelo about pretty much anything politics wise. But the one thing I've ALWAYS been impressed about, and if ever have the chance would try to conduct myself in such a manner, is the way Jerry Colangelo handles things. I used to talk to an old guy who ushered at Suns games. He stated him and everyone of them loved Jerry C. He treated them like a person, would come down and say hi. Sometimes the best way to run a business is to do things in a classy way, personal way where you set up a culture where everyone is valued from the top of the organization down to the janitors.

I understand what you are saying and I think things are changing for the better.

I know when Micheal Bidwill comes out and walks through the great lawn before games shaking hands with season ticket holders and tailgaters it makes an impression.

He even shakes the hands of opposing teams fans. When my son yelled at him and asked him why he was shaking their hands he just turned and smiled and said I'm trying to convert everyone into being a Cardinal fan.

I don't think to many other owners mingle with the everyday fans like Michael does. Rod Graves has been out there too.

I think they still make some mistakes but they are trying and trying hard.

All I know as a fan is that Michael asked us fans for help in getting the stadium built and in return he promised that if they got the stadium they would produce a winner. We got the stadium, we're establishing a home field advantage, I see less and less of other teams fans, we are winning, and we went to the Super Bowl.

Count me as a believer.

I think adding a guy like Sundquist is just another step on the journey.

 

[jf-08]

I wonder if they are talking to Sundqvist because they have the intention of trading Q?

 

[CaptTurbo]

Can either of the gm's be an offensive coordinator since we may be the only team in history to go a season without one?

 

[40yearfan]

Can either of the gm's be an offensive coordinator since we may be the only team in history to go a season without one?

Why do we need an OC? We only have 4 plays - Warner pass left-Warner pass right-Warner pass middle and Warner pass deep.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Why do we need an OC? We only have 4 plays - Warner pass left-Warner pass right-Warner pass middle and Warner pass deep.

More like 8 plays.

Pass to Fitz, Pass to Fitz, Pass to Boldin, Pass to Boldin, Run up the middle for no gain, Sack, Fumble, Interception.

 

[joeshmo]

This situation of replacing Licht probably wont fix itself for a while. Both Urban and Somers say the Cards are not in a rush to fill the position. Also Licht left so easily becuase he didnt even have a contract with the Cards. He was working on a week to week basis.

 

[Perfectionist]

Why do we need an OC? We only have 4 plays - Warner pass left-Warner pass right-Warner pass middle and Warner pass deep.

Hey 40yearfan, we actually have five plays, you forgot the token run up the middle to show that we have a run game!

 

[Urubu Rei]

This situation of replacing Licht probably wont fix itself for a while. Both Urban and Somers say the Cards are not in a rush to fill the position. Also Licht left so easily becuase he didnt even have a contract with the Cards. He was working on a week to week basis.

Thats funny!

The negotiator couldn't have anything done for himself.