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... about the offensive line: ‘I get it.’
A pretty sane article and take on our situation. I took note of several things in the article.
I didn't realize that Fries went 88MM over 5 years on his deal. I wouldn't have matched that deal either.
This quote rings true: “So, what does that mean? Do we just go ahead and start panicking and paying other guys who aren’t quite as good?”
Like this part: “We usually don’t jump in (to free agency that begins each March) that quick. We’ve made some decisions in the past that weren’t the best for the organization, because we weren’t patient. And you for that, because we want to be a team that is acquiring all throughout the year.”
And this too: “We need to be able to fix your team,” Schneider said. “And you have to have discipline in your spending. “I get it. We all want it. We all want things right now."
I've actually posted a couple times in frustration saying JS should be let go. This article gave me a little bit more of a perspective. They truly think that with the new coaching regime on offense that wasn't fire-saled together last season will make a difference, and I find it tough to argue with that. They also think that they have some developing players that needed both a little bit more time and some new coaching to come along.
Just changed my attitude on a few things. Not feeling as 'rudderless' about the situation now as I have in the past. He's right, you have to plan for the whole season, not just a FA splash. In particular when the biggest 'fish that got away' didn't even want to come for a physical, even given the busted leg.
Hasn't flipped me into 'magical unicorn rainbow farts' land - just a bit of perspective.
A pretty sane article and take on our situation. I took note of several things in the article.
I didn't realize that Fries went 88MM over 5 years on his deal. I wouldn't have matched that deal either.
This quote rings true: “So, what does that mean? Do we just go ahead and start panicking and paying other guys who aren’t quite as good?”
Like this part: “We usually don’t jump in (to free agency that begins each March) that quick. We’ve made some decisions in the past that weren’t the best for the organization, because we weren’t patient. And you for that, because we want to be a team that is acquiring all throughout the year.”
And this too: “We need to be able to fix your team,” Schneider said. “And you have to have discipline in your spending. “I get it. We all want it. We all want things right now."
I've actually posted a couple times in frustration saying JS should be let go. This article gave me a little bit more of a perspective. They truly think that with the new coaching regime on offense that wasn't fire-saled together last season will make a difference, and I find it tough to argue with that. They also think that they have some developing players that needed both a little bit more time and some new coaching to come along.
Just changed my attitude on a few things. Not feeling as 'rudderless' about the situation now as I have in the past. He's right, you have to plan for the whole season, not just a FA splash. In particular when the biggest 'fish that got away' didn't even want to come for a physical, even given the busted leg.
Hasn't flipped me into 'magical unicorn rainbow farts' land - just a bit of perspective.
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