trapezeus
10-29-2007, 04:30 PM
obviously the discontent in the locker-room is out there. And an owner in any industry would be best served to address it.
Here's what i would do if i was ralph;
explain myself. I'd say, "i'm not cheap. i want to win. i've selected coaches help us win. i trust their judgement. they've made those judgements about players. i respect that. i also respect that you all will have different opinions. all i ask is that you air those to the coaches, the GM and to me. there is nothing gained by discussing this with the media. additionally, we need all 53 players on this team. i have no problem paying anyone and i know the rumors about me. you win games, you prove yourself on that field, i'll take care of you. ask anyone on those 90's teams. i never pinched a penny. none of those guys held out or didn't give their all."
i think when management comes of as inept in any industry, the biggest mistake they make is by not clearing the air. the QB controversy isn't a big deal yet. if ralph can just grab this by the horns early, this developing team will be more cohesive in the long term. left unchecked, it could get ugly and unmanageable.
Here's what i would do if i was ralph;
explain myself. I'd say, "i'm not cheap. i want to win. i've selected coaches help us win. i trust their judgement. they've made those judgements about players. i respect that. i also respect that you all will have different opinions. all i ask is that you air those to the coaches, the GM and to me. there is nothing gained by discussing this with the media. additionally, we need all 53 players on this team. i have no problem paying anyone and i know the rumors about me. you win games, you prove yourself on that field, i'll take care of you. ask anyone on those 90's teams. i never pinched a penny. none of those guys held out or didn't give their all."
i think when management comes of as inept in any industry, the biggest mistake they make is by not clearing the air. the QB controversy isn't a big deal yet. if ralph can just grab this by the horns early, this developing team will be more cohesive in the long term. left unchecked, it could get ugly and unmanageable.