Wouldn't be surprised if he calls it quits after this season is over. He's too old school for today's softer era of football rules and regulations and the degree in which these players are pampered at times is disgusting. I don't blame him for expecting his players to be here. Especially the players with the most exposure in and outside the lockeroom and with these two guys being pretty vocal.

It does help set a standard. I know we're not the only team that has to deal with this. But... it's still voluntary. Doesn't matter what he says, thinks or feels regarding it at this point. It's still voluntary. He can thank the NFL upper Executives and the Player's Union for that. And he can't fault his players for taking advantage of that. Jalen Ramsey has done enough at this point in his career to where we should trust his judgement and decision making in regards to how he approaches the off season.

I could say the same for Telvin Smith. He had a down year last season in most eyes on this board. I saw him out of position here and there but not enough to where I am terrified of him being out there as a starter. And certainly not enough to cause much concern with him missing a voluntary workout. The NFL is actually right to come down on Coughlin for this.

And we all know Tom. This is classic Tom. Tom has, and forever will be a no nonsense, zero tolerance for missing ANY team activity, whether voluntary or not, disciplinarian. That's how he was coached by Parcells. It's the same way Belichick was coached. It's hard to argue about any of those three's approaches and results because they all account for 10 Superbowl victories out of the 53 that have been played since it's inception.

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