My humble take on a couple of topics in this thread.
I think most will agree that not firing every single AC was a smart move unless the new HC has zero say on who is retained or replaced when he takes over. Fair enough?
Graves made his statement about his input on the AC's because he does have the final say so in all football matters and to say anything else would go against that.
The other point to consider is that the AC's that were kept on (so far) should be treated with some respect. RG saying the new HC can axe any or all of them without any input from me simply says he (Cards) have no regard for any of their employee's.
If a HC candidate wants a different DC then they will make their case for that during the interview. This is a brilliant way to show they have a plan, are organized and in general what their thought process is all about. So if Chow say's he wants McGinnis as his DC he better have a ton of excellent reasons on why that would be better then retaining Pendy. It would also mean that Chow is clueless and doesn't get the job.
I fully understand why many think the worse in these situations because that's what we get....fair to say all the time.
Here is why I'm not chugging Koolaid or Drano at this point:
Michael Bidwill is not the idiot his father is. Not a ringing endorsement but an improvement.
I do believe that MB has talked too many NFL people about a lot of things including Rod Graves and his abilities. They did mention during the presser that many sources told them they have a good amount of talent of this team. This very well may of included AC's, Rod Graves, and players.
This also probably helped in the decision to get rid of DG.
Many will forever hold the trade down that netted us Pace & BJ against Graves forever, I for one won't forget but I also won't let this move define him as a GM or whatever his title is.
I do believe that DG had too much input and that RG was caught up in the political atmosphere that is the Card's front office. RG only has some many bullets in his gun and can't shoot down every bad idea. You gotta pick your fights at some point because NO ONE could win every battle against the culture that is Bill Bidwill.
With that in mind think about what RG has accomplished in changing the culture of this team. If all he did was disagree with Billy then he couldn't have won some of the fights he did engage in.
I am not convinced that RG is the best GM in the NFL. I'm not even close to confident that he can turn this mess around. Mainly because no of us know what he has done or can do in this organization (hands tied).
I do have faith in MB, at least his burning desire to win, and his resume indicates he has the mind to research a problem and come up with a solution.
I think/hope MB is through his learning curve and has made a good/great decision.
It's now time to return to your regular programming, thanks for your time.
