love the idea of bringing on a badass consulting guy to run the GM search but accorsi is 76 years old and mara went against his advice several times in the past, re: coughlin, fassell, etc. why bring him in? because he is a former giants GM? mara's sickness for fetishizing anyone who has ever been involved with the giants in any capacity severely limits him.
Consultant work
On November 9, 2012, Accorsi was hired by the Carolina Panthers as a consultant after general manager Marty Hurney was fired.[11]
On December 29, 2014, it was announced that Accorsi had been hired by the Chicago Bears as a consultant for their general manager search after Phil Emery was fired.[12] On November 25, 2015, Accorsi was named a consultant for the Detroit Lions' search for a new General Manager.[citation needed]
On December 4, 2017, John Mara stated in a press conference that Accorsi would assist the New York Giants in hiring a replacement for former general manager Jerry Reese.
Special Adviser to the Detroit Lions
After Accorsi assisted the Lions in their search for general manager Bob Quinn, Accorsi was named as a permanent Special Adviser to the club on January 10, 2016.
Now,it would be good to have someone other than EA bring some input into the search too. Like you and I and BBI!
It was he who hired Tom Coughlin
As we know its the HC/QB combo that delivers titles and he got them both
It was he who instilled the philosophy "you cant have enough pass rushers" and stacked us at DE that put us over the top when thet got hot.
Yes he got alot wrong as all GMs do but the major pieces to win titkes here were put in place by Ernie Accorsi
It was he who hired Tom Coughlin
As we know its the HC/QB combo that delivers titles and he got them both
It was he who instilled the philosophy "you cant have enough pass rushers" and stacked us at DE that put us over the top when thet got hot.
Yes he got alot wrong as all GMs do but the major pieces to win titkes here were put in place by Ernie Accorsi
Except he didn't Tom.
Everyone wanted Coughlin fired in 2006 and the fact is - he wasnt fired by EA who was GM.
EA was not with the Giants after 2006 as GM so i dont know what you mean that he wanted him fired after both titles
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He wasn't fired by Accorsi because it wasn't Accorsi's call. Mara wouldn't let him fire Coughlin.
Everyone wanted Coughlin fired in 2006 and the fact is - he wasnt fired by EA who was GM.
EA was not with the Giants after 2006 as GM so i dont know what you mean that he wanted him fired after both titles
In comment 13725082 Modus Operandi said:
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And it's been reported many times that he wanted to fire Tom before both titles.
TC was hired over Ernie's objection by the Maras (Accorsi wanted Saban/Charlie Weis)). Ernie also unprofessionally got in an argument with Coughlin in the locker room at halftime of the 2006 Bears game after the Hester return. Ernie also leaked a ton of shit to the media. Let's not make it seem like Ernie / TC was a lovefest.
Accorsi had alot of power as GM.
The Coughlin hire happened very fast with very little search. I doubt Accorsi had any serious objections.
The Giants dont make one person decisions and these type of moves get various inputs from several people. Im sure Accorsi considered firing TC in 2006 - who didnt? Tiki probably saved his job in Washington that year.
We can only go by what was done - not rumors, innuendo, speculation. Maybe the word you heard was from before tbe Washington game and mot after.
EA was GM and Coughlin was hired and not fired. Those are the facts.
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EA was the GM when Tom Coughlin was hired. He had a huge say.
Everyone wanted Coughlin fired in 2006 and the fact is - he wasnt fired by EA who was GM.
EA was not with the Giants after 2006 as GM so i dont know what you mean that he wanted him fired after both titles
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And it's been reported many times that he wanted to fire Tom before both titles.
TC was hired over Ernie's objection by the Maras (Accorsi wanted Saban/Charlie Weis)). Ernie also unprofessionally got in an argument with Coughlin in the locker room at halftime of the 2006 Bears game after the Hester return. Ernie also leaked a ton of shit to the media. Let's not make it seem like Ernie / TC was a lovefest.
Are we really going to reference BBI myth that something happened at halftime at the Bears game?
Accorsi was on board with the Coughlin hiring and worked well with Coughlin. In 2006, when Coughlin was at peak unpopularity, he tried to distance himself a bit from the coach but never said he hadn't wanted him hired, even when he had a chance to in his book.
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When Ernie Accorsi retired as #Giants GM, he advocated very very strongly for Jerry Reese. He ultimately convinced ownership Reese was better choice over John Mara's own brother, Chris. Expect him to be an influential voice.
EA is highly respected for his consulting and has helped several teams help decide on leadership, and for the most part, he's steered those teams in the right direction.
Not sure why this move is "uninspiring"?
EA is highly respected for his consulting and has helped several teams help decide on leadership, and for the most part, he's steered those teams in the right direction.
Not sure why this move is "uninspiring"?