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Déjà Bru · 03-14-2019, 08:55 AM

True, he may look "directionless" after saying one thing and doing another, but this is a good summary of why Gettleman did what he did. I'm thinking that he had this in mind all along, at least to some extent, and what he said to media was immaterial.

Any coach or GM should never allow media and public opinion to influence their decisions. Should they be the wrong decisions, they pay the price of course, but to be afraid of people calling him "directionless" because he made an offhand comment would be a wrong decision as well.

An opportunity arose to acquire two good players and a couple of draft choices to get rid of a sideshow, and he took it. Again, this fan will not miss OBJ and his antics and attitude. The "dog peeing in the end zone" was enough for me, talent regardless, but I also look at the record of recent team and personal success, or the lack of it.

03-14-2019, 08:55 AM	#50
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States Posts: 10,456	True, he may look "directionless" after saying one thing and doing another, but this is a good summary of why Gettleman did what he did. I'm thinking that he had this in mind all along, at least to some extent, and what he said to media was immaterial. Any coach or GM should never allow media and public opinion to influence their decisions. Should they be the wrong decisions, they pay the price of course, but to be afraid of people calling him "directionless" because he made an offhand comment would be a wrong decision as well. An opportunity arose to acquire two good players and a couple of draft choices to get rid of a sideshow, and he took it. Again, this fan will not miss OBJ and his antics and attitude. The "dog peeing in the end zone" was enough for me, talent regardless, but I also look at the record of recent team and personal success, or the lack of it. Attached Images __________________ - Bru Last edited by Déjà Bru; 03-14-2019 at 09:23 AM.