(11-11-2024, 07:09 PM)flsprtsgod Wrote:

(11-11-2024, 05:17 PM)carp8dm Wrote: I understand the concern.  But I think a players type EVP is the correct hire.  The problem was that Coughlin didn't want to be the EVP, he wanted to be the GM/HC all wrapped up into one.

Plus, let's not forget that Coughlin is a hard nosed micro manager.  There was no way that type of personality type would be a good EVP.  You need an EVP that looks at the big picture and then allows the GM and HC to do their jobs, while he oversees the entire operation and provides an unbiased report to the owner.  

I think Boselli fits all these attributes.  He's a players guy that has experience on the field at an HOF level.  He will demand respect from all those underneath him.  He is also smart, politically savvy, and eloquent enough to communicate to the owner the best course of action.  By "political" I don't mean Red V. Blue.  But that he knows how to manage his wording in a way that will engage the owner to act properly.  Boselli has emotional intelligence.  He's learned it over time from having to debate Pete Prisco.  He's a great face to the franchise.  Especially since Shad is more comfortable just sitting in the background.  You need someone like Boselli to be the calm, measured voice of the franchise that is all in on the city.

Boselli fits the bill.  Let Boselli then look to hire what he thinks would be the best GM/HC combo that will have passion to really build a team for long term success.

You really have weird thoughts about this. Exactly how much interaction to you think NFL players have with the executive that's 6 levels above them on the org chart? And Tony Boselli has zero experience in an NFL front office, you'd expect some top flight GM to come be subordinate to a newb? Really?

I like the idea of a figurehead that can be a voice of reason.  Seems pretty logical.  The GM will get to do his job without having to deal with the media.  The EVP can be the voice of the franchise.  

It's not really that difficult to figure out...  I know for you it probably is...  But those of us that have lived in the corporate world and also had to deal with messaging, it seems pretty obvious.  Don't worry, man.  I'll explain it to you when we have a few drinks together.

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