Team rules are Team rules. This organization under Coughlin/Marrone do not include "ifs" "ands" or "buts". Whatever action Fournette took regarding the team is to assume said responsibility. What "if" Leonard had a reason that wasn't harmful and perhaps dealt with his family? Doesn't matter. You need to inform the team before you take such action, and they may provide you leniency..but of course that's pure speculation. Do you think your boss would accept you not coming in and not informing them about why prior to that? No, and you would be disciplined or worse, fired for it. I'm glad Coughlin is taking this approach. Unlike Gus, Marrone/Coughlin won't let either unforeseen circumstances or selfish actions walk all over their vision/mindset for their team.

Just think about how much better our team plays? Yeah sure, we've increased our team talent since last year. But the team staff is trying to unify the players with a hard-nosed/"get the job done"/"aim for the win" attitude. Letting exceptions leak through provides the opportunity for laziness or trouble to arise. BB doesn't deal with nonsense up in New England, and look how that organization has turned out. If you enjoy winning, then think about how we're getting there. We're getting there with a staff that gets the most out of it's players through accountability. This is good for the long term. Lest we be reminded that Coughlin has taken the Jags to their only 2 AFC championships...along with two NYG SB's with his method.

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