(12-11-2019, 08:30 AM)NCJag Wrote:

(12-11-2019, 06:13 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: If we want a clear chain of command, which I do, we should hire a GM first, let him hire and fire the HC, and let the HC hire and fire his assistants.  If you don't have a clear chain of command, then if the team struggles, the GM blames the HC and the HC blames the GM.  And no one knows who is responsible for the problems.  

That's why, even though it might be interesting to think about having Patricia as our DC, I would want a clear chain of command, so therefore I would put the choice of DC entirely up to the HC.

THIS.  This is a large part of the problem.  Coughlin's role is so nebulous and he's looked at as almost a GOD like figure in the organization, no one can determine who to pin the blame on: Is it Tom for being out of touch, Dave for bad drafting, or Doug for bad coaching? A mix of all three?  Get rid of EVERYONE. Start fresh.  Start from the top down.  GM has FINAL say in everything.

Shad has owned the team for 8 years now. I don't think we need an authoritarian running the organization in his stead. I understand he either does not want or is not able to be present for day-to-day operations, but the EVP position should not be circumventing the direction of the GM, who was hired based on their ability to scout, acquire and manage the players, coaches and other team personnel that fit their vision for a winning franchise. Step one of this entire process is finding an EVP that can act on behalf of Shad and his vision for this team without stepping on the toes of those responsible for the on-field product.

The EVP should not be a mouthpiece for the franchise. Any praise, criticism or evaluation by the EVP should be done behind closed doors with the people who are responsible for the operations of the team. Let them in turn share that commentary with their staff (players, scouts, accountants, what have you), so that the people in positions of authority are seen as authorities. Our biggest problem is that everyone knows Tom is steering every aspect of the ship. When anyone besides Tom speaks, everyone on the team is waiting to see whether Tom is going to undo the direction that was just given.

You cannot have that structure and expect to have a productive unit, whether that's the players on the field, the marketing department selling tickets, or the scouts trying to find players that fit the roster's identity.

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