BigBlueView reporting that Gettleman...

Mehhh

Could be worse

Let's see.

made the Giants realize they had to act more quickly than they expected.

But the Browns panicked and signed him first

In comment 13734674 DennyInDenville said:

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Mehhh Could be worse Let's see.

Mehhh is accurate. Not too sure how to feel about it.

He's already around anyway.

Gettleman knows how to be a GM. We need a HC that has a clear cut plan and has the respect of the players. And of course we need to hit on the qb.

How much money did Accorsi make recommending a guy everyone already knows and has worked with? Don't spend it all in one place, Ernie.

then what was the point in hiring Acorsi? To make it seem like someone other than John Mara was making this decision?

but I really wanted someone brand new, with no connection to past NYG regimes. I feel strongly that we need new blood all around.

its a shame the way Mara is running it

Mara move, nothing ever changes.

are other teams really trying to hire gettleman?

In comment 13734687 EricJ said:

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then what was the point in hiring Acorsi? To make it seem like someone other than John Mara was making this decision?

probably. lets be serious, GM here is just a shield for the Mara family. So makes perfect sense that they would shield themselves from making the actual choice.

I'm not going to believe this yet based on BBV but If true, would be a huge shame to not even hear other people's vision. Also- he's been out of work for a year, who else is calling him?

Rooney Mara connection would make it almost an in-house move and Pittsburgh is a way more stable organization then we have ever been. They are consistently good.

In comment 13734687 EricJ said:

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then what was the point in hiring Acorsi? To make it seem like someone other than John Mara was making this decision?

Probably to slip Ernie a nice Consultant's fee for Christmas.

Says Hi

Then its status quo.
Ownership excessively involved; 2017= 1964. And no League help coming.
Giants could be the new Browns.
Also if true and unless there's another GM firing what's the rush? He'll be available as part of a real search...unless they hunted around and nobody wants it or will be allowed to interview.

In comparison Ernie Accorsi left the team when he was 66. How long do is he going to stay for? The Giants are a total rebuild. Will he even be GM past 3 or 4 drafts? He'll be in his early 70s by that point.

In comment 13734722 moespree said:

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In comparison Ernie Accorsi left the team when he was 66. How long do is he going to stay for? The Giants are a total rebuild. Will he even be GM past 3 or 4 drafts? He'll be in his early 70s by that point.

He’s GM in name only. We know the real GM

Not much to counter that argument if you go with a GM who will probably stay less than 5 years.

Giants have been a winning franchise. I would like someone who is aware of and respects their traditions and way of doing things

Giants have had success promoting from within and Gettleman fits that criteria

I d also be ok with Schwartz as coach.

Those criticizing Mara for having the final word on a GM hiring, must not understand the role of a C. E. O.

Why am I not surprised? What a joke!

Mara is a fucking wimp who is scared to take chances and go out of the organization. This move will ensure all these idiot scouts will be brought back too. Same shit, different year for the next few seasons coming up. Blame stubborn fool Mara.

I fail to see the upside of hiring a 65+ GM, not to mention rushing to the altar to do so before having the opportunity to interview guys who currently have actual fucking jobs.

Why go with the "safe" choice here?

And terrible because most of the same scouts and same failed philosophy will be in place.

Unless these guys are really just public faces while Chris Mara (mis)manages the roster.

That interviewed for the SF GM position last year but didn’t get it? Guy really seemed to know his stuff. He’s African American, bald and probably early 40s. I can’t remember his name for the life of me, but I was always impressed with his knowledge. Hope we at least talk to him unless he landed somewhere else.

In comment 13734745 bradshaw44 said:

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That interviewed for the SF GM position last year but didn’t get it? Guy really seemed to know his stuff. He’s African American, bald and probably early 40s. I can’t remember his name for the life of me, but I was always impressed with his knowledge. Hope we at least talk to him unless he landed somewhere else.

Louis Riddick maybe?

http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article162968358.html?__twitter_impression=true

Me hopes not, me does.

In comment 13734747 DennyInDenville said:

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In comment 13734745 bradshaw44 said: Quote: That interviewed for the SF GM position last year but didn’t get it? Guy really seemed to know his stuff. He’s African American, bald and probably early 40s. I can’t remember his name for the life of me, but I was always impressed with his knowledge. Hope we at least talk to him unless he landed somewhere else. Louis Riddick maybe?

YES!!! That was it, thank you. Is he with another team now?

In comment 13734757 bradshaw44 said:

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In comment 13734747 DennyInDenville said: Quote: In comment 13734745 bradshaw44 said: Quote: That interviewed for the SF GM position last year but didn’t get it? Guy really seemed to know his stuff. He’s African American, bald and probably early 40s. I can’t remember his name for the life of me, but I was always impressed with his knowledge. Hope we at least talk to him unless he landed somewhere else. Louis Riddick maybe? YES!!! That was it, thank you. Is he with another team now?

Still with ESPN, but he's been a scout and Director of Pro Personnel with the Redskins and Eagles.

Someone fresh on the personell side would be nice to see. Seems like the Maras want to give the appearance of change without real change though.

Who could their sources be? Asshats like we have?

Does Slade have an account there too lol.

In comment 13734683 Ten Ton Hammer said:

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He's already around anyway.

Right. Because if we are going to bungle the draft, we might as well go full on rug and start blowing first rounders as well.

In comment 13734764 Modus Operandi said:

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In comment 13734683 Ten Ton Hammer said: Quote: He's already around anyway. Right. Because if we are going to bungle the draft, we might as well go full on rug and start blowing first rounders as well.

Gettleman's just as guilty of that so far. At least The Toupee knows QB prospects.

want Gettleman for reasons many have expressed. That being said, can’t deny the experience, winning pedigree, and ability to manage a roster.

does this even mean?

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Giants could be the new Browns

The "new Browns"??

Did I miss something where the Browns have had even a mediocre GM in the past two decades? But if we hire a guy who has a better track record than any Browns GM I can recall, we're going to be a losing franchise?

Some of you guys just like to yell at the fucking sky for the hell of it.

What was the word on Gettleman in Carolina? I heard on the Lombardi podcast that he ran himself out of town because he didn't want to overpay some of the sacred cows, which went contrary to Richardson. Was that your read?

But the Giants could do worse. I don’t think the Giants want to go with some unproven new GM and be the team that gives him on the job training. It’s too critical of a juncture for the franchise. The new GM is going to immediately be faced with decisions that will shape the next 5-10 years of the franchise.

10 years ago it was "Hire Jerry"

Ok Jerry is gone,Now what?

"Hire Dave"

Thanks Ernie,check is in the mail!

In scouting or player evaluation.

They know him, he's part of the "family," they're already comfortable with him.

It would not be good for them to continue with the same hiring practices that led them to this shipwreck. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

In comment 13734763 Canton said:

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Who could their sources be? Asshats like we have? Does Slade have an account there too lol.

wait... there's a modern version of BBI?

See ya, suckas!

The Maras, true to form.

Rushing into things and won’t even wait until after the playoffs. John Mara doesn’t have a clue about what he’s doing.This team needed to get away from everyone associated with the Coughlin and Reese era, but no, let’s bring back a guy who has done an awful job with Carolina. Absolutely sickening, These idiots wanted Acorsi’s opinion... for what? He worked wit Gettleman of course he’s gonna recommend him. John Mara really went out on a limb with that one.

In comment 13734729 joeinpa said:

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Giants have been a winning franchise. I would like someone who is aware of and respects their traditions and way of doing things Giants have had success promoting from within and Gettleman fits that criteria I d also be ok with Schwartz as coach. Those criticizing Mara for having the final word on a GM hiring, must not understand the role of a C. E. O.

Your clueless this would be a terrible move.

In comment 13734862 13ODB said:

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Rushing into things and won’t even wait until after the playoffs. John Mara doesn’t have a clue about what he’s doing.This team needed to get away from everyone associated with the Coughlin and Reese era, but no, let’s bring back a guy who has done an awful job with Carolina. Absolutely sickening, These idiots wanted Acorsi’s opinion... for what? He worked wit Gettleman of course he’s gonna recommend him. John Mara really went out on a limb with that one.

He’s not my choice, but he didn’t do an awful job in Carolina.

The more they stay the same.