Quote:I agree with you regarding non-top level GM candidates.   IMO though,  a top level GM candidate would be better off waiting for a better opportunity to open up than accepting an opportunity in which the Head Coach doesn't have a winning track record in that position.   This in addition to the GM candidate having significant doubts about the HC moving forward. 

 

It's realistically possible accepting Joe Philbin would lead to more job security.   But I can easily envision a scenario that Philbin lasts two more seasons.  If that happens,  my guess is the GM wouldn't have the type of time frame that might be needed to build the franchise with the Head Coach of his choice.   

 

Stephen Ross seems to be an impulsive owner.   A few months ago,  Ross gave Ireland a contract extension after the Dolphins got off to a fast start.    Fast forward to today,  Ireland's services are no longer wanted by Ross.

 

I'm sure you are correct in pointing out that any potential GM candidate needs to consider the owner when applying for the job.

 

But GM jobs are so few and far between and come up relatively rarely I don't think many guys feel they can say no when offered the position.

 

I don't know that there are many (any?) "top level" GM candidates who can dictate their terms of employment. If there are there are certainly options an owner can look to. It's not like a GM candidate can point to a record of accomplishment. A GM candidate is selling himself as an agent of hope. The owner has to have a certain amount of blind faith when hiring. Because you never really know.

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