Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New resources
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Ted Thompson's coaching moves
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Bruce" data-source="post: 130568" data-attributes="member: 196"><p>This is turning into a mountain over a molehill.</p><p></p><p>Ted Thompson has been quite clear that he does not believe in micro-management and that he believes that it is critical that he leave coaching decisions including assembly of staff up to the Head Coach -- who he then evaluates and holds accountable. There are multiple quotes that one could pull up, but I am not being gopher to this silly debate.</p><p></p><p>I think Ted has more growing into the job to do, but this is an area he has right.</p><p></p><p>Ultimately the GM does have veto power -- he can fire the head coach, but that does not mean that he sets his HC up by trying to do his job.</p><p></p><p>Frankly, I wish TT would give MM the feedback that he would like to see him be bolder with his hires, but in no way tell him who to pick.</p><p></p><p>GM's can get involved as a measure of last resort -- which TT is nowhere near at this point. That usually has more to do with firing someone on the staff than who to hire. An example in this case would be if TT thought MM needed to focus more on his overall responsibilities and told him his job depended upon turning the offense over to a competent and experienced offensive coordinator. But this clearly did not happen.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Commenting on the hire specifically -- my disappointment is not an indictment against Philbin. He is a fine man and will fill the role of psuedo offensive coordinator playing 2nd fiddle to MM who really holds the job. </p><p></p><p>Don't get me wrong, that is MM perogotive as head coach, but it is not how I think teams best operate -- esp. first time head coaches who have not exactly ripped up the league in their previous tenure as offensive coordinator.</p><p></p><p><strong>Philbin said McCarthy asked him during the interview process what he could bring to the offense, and Philbin broke it down rather simply. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong><em>"The three things I hope we accomplish here as long as I'm the coordinator are, number one, that we play fundamentally sound," Philbin said. "Number two, that we're tough, and number three, that we're smart.</em></strong></p><p></p><p>Yes, that sounds good, but of course what would one expect him to say: <strong><em>we will be reckless dumb whimps???</em></strong></p><p></p><p>Philbin is a fine man, but I guess I was hoping for someone with a bit more experience -- Philbin held the dual position of offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Allegheny College (1990-93), Northeastern University (1995-96) and Harvard (1997-98). Not exactly football hotbeds.</p><p></p><p>Oh well, no sense crying over spilled milk. Congratulations Joe and Winston, I wish you nothing but success.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.packers.com/s.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bruce, post: 130568, member: 196"] This is turning into a mountain over a molehill. Ted Thompson has been quite clear that he does not believe in micro-management and that he believes that it is critical that he leave coaching decisions including assembly of staff up to the Head Coach -- who he then evaluates and holds accountable. There are multiple quotes that one could pull up, but I am not being gopher to this silly debate. I think Ted has more growing into the job to do, but this is an area he has right. Ultimately the GM does have veto power -- he can fire the head coach, but that does not mean that he sets his HC up by trying to do his job. Frankly, I wish TT would give MM the feedback that he would like to see him be bolder with his hires, but in no way tell him who to pick. GM's can get involved as a measure of last resort -- which TT is nowhere near at this point. That usually has more to do with firing someone on the staff than who to hire. An example in this case would be if TT thought MM needed to focus more on his overall responsibilities and told him his job depended upon turning the offense over to a competent and experienced offensive coordinator. But this clearly did not happen. Commenting on the hire specifically -- my disappointment is not an indictment against Philbin. He is a fine man and will fill the role of psuedo offensive coordinator playing 2nd fiddle to MM who really holds the job. Don't get me wrong, that is MM perogotive as head coach, but it is not how I think teams best operate -- esp. first time head coaches who have not exactly ripped up the league in their previous tenure as offensive coordinator. [b]Philbin said McCarthy asked him during the interview process what he could bring to the offense, and Philbin broke it down rather simply. [i]"The three things I hope we accomplish here as long as I'm the coordinator are, number one, that we play fundamentally sound," Philbin said. "Number two, that we're tough, and number three, that we're smart.[/i][/b][i][/i] Yes, that sounds good, but of course what would one expect him to say: [b][i]we will be reckless dumb whimps???[/i][/b] Philbin is a fine man, but I guess I was hoping for someone with a bit more experience -- Philbin held the dual position of offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Allegheny College (1990-93), Northeastern University (1995-96) and Harvard (1997-98). Not exactly football hotbeds. Oh well, no sense crying over spilled milk. Congratulations Joe and Winston, I wish you nothing but success. [img]http://i.packers.com/s.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Staff online
Poppa San
* Team Owner *
Members online
Poppa San
shockerx
Latest posts
H
Bucks v. Pacers
Latest: Heyjoe4
Today at 6:37 AM
Milwaukee Bucks Forum
H
29th pick.. Eric stokes db
Latest: Heyjoe4
Today at 6:23 AM
Draft Talk
H
Assessing the Draft Class (2024)
Latest: Heyjoe4
Today at 6:19 AM
Draft Talk
H
Transfer portal and NIL Money, how they have changed college sports".
Latest: Heyjoe4
Today at 6:12 AM
College Sports
R
I had This Nightmare
Latest: rmontro
Today at 5:34 AM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Ted Thompson's coaching moves
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top