g-dawg Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 It seems like TD is very "open" with how he structures the front office, how they evaluate, what needs are, etc.I've never heard of a GM being so "open". McKay was very open after the draft but very tight-lipped before. I'm just wondering if I am the only one who has observed this?Before you come down on me, I like the guy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the evil emperor Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 g-dawg (2/20/2008)It seems like TD is very "open" with how he structures the front office, how they evaluate, what needs are, etc.I've never heard of a GM being so "open". McKay was very open after the draft but very tight-lipped before. I'm just wondering if I am the only one who has observed this?Before you come down on me, I like the guy...He's a young guy so he's doing alot of on the job learning.Remember he was director of scouting before and has never held a GM job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefenseWinzCliche Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Do you have any examples of this? Because I dont really see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 the evil emperor (2/20/2008)g-dawg (2/20/2008)It seems like TD is very "open" with how he structures the front office, how they evaluate, what needs are, etc.I've never heard of a GM being so "open". McKay was very open after the draft but very tight-lipped before. I'm just wondering if I am the only one who has observed this?Before you come down on me, I like the guy...He's a young guy so he's doing alot of on the job learning.Remember he was director of scouting before and has never held a GM job.understood oh evil one........but this is one of the few areas where I would want Rich McKay advising Dimitroff. TD has the scouting/evaluating talent stuff down but he could use some pointers on being a little more "generic" when speaking w/ media.granted, I'm not saying TD gives away secrets but - for instance, why come out and confirm/deny Brooking/Dunn at this point? what if he wakes up tomorrow and wants to cut them - and he has gone on record now as not doing it... just an example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 g-dawg (2/20/2008)It seems like TD is very "open" with how he structures the front office, how they evaluate, what needs are, etc.I've never heard of a GM being so "open". McKay was very open after the draft but very tight-lipped before. I'm just wondering if I am the only one who has observed this?Before you come down on me, I like the guy...I don't see it, but I'd rather have a GM that's open and makes good decisions than one who's all secretive and STILL ****s it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 the evil emperor (2/20/2008)g-dawg (2/20/2008)It seems like TD is very "open" with how he structures the front office, how they evaluate, what needs are, etc.I've never heard of a GM being so "open". McKay was very open after the draft but very tight-lipped before. I'm just wondering if I am the only one who has observed this?Before you come down on me, I like the guy...He's a young guy so he's doing alot of on the job learning.Remember he was director of scouting before and has never held a GM job.gave an example to evil emperor above. here is another one. He described evaluating tape of free agents and comparing side-by-side to college prospects - is that smart? yes...reason not to disclose - don't help other front offices figure out smart "processes". is this a big deal? no, but I would not give away to anybody what his "processes" were. He disclosed to 790 - again, not a big deal but its somethin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFalcon Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 With all due respect, doing a comparison of free agents abilities/weaknesses vs. prospects isn't exactly a trade secret in the NFL. It's the same process followed in most businesses when making hiring evaluations: you look at the body of work and experience of a veteran in the industry, and compare it to the potential of someone with less or no experience in that same position. The process isn't a secret and isn't rocket science; however, the ability to accurately evaluate and grade all of the candidates/players and end up with the best player to fit your needs is a unique skill set, which is one key reason that Thomas D is our GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev.Jesse Jackson. Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 He won't be here long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~SEAMILL~ Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Rev.Jesse Jackson. (2/20/2008)He won't be here long!Hopefully, neither will you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the evil emperor Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 BirdsOfPrey (2/20/2008)Rev.Jesse Jackson. (2/20/2008)He won't be here long!Wow! You already want him gone? Why? What has he done that makes you think he is incapable of doing this job?This is funny. I'm already not a Dimitroff fan but I'm willing to give him a few seasons to see how things shake out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan minnich Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 i havent really seen it. he hasnt told us who we are going to target as far as FA or the draft. he has been open as to what we plan to do, which was build the line and find a qb but he has to get the fans excited somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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