Does anyone think that Gettlemen's reputation as tough, no-nonsense GM is going to play into individual player's thinking in regard to signing with the Giants?
Or is it all about the money?
I kinda think its the later. But...
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Yes. I do. Good point.
[quote] One thing George Young was always right about [/quote
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He didn't give extensions to Olsen who was 30 at the time and Davis who was 32. He was looking at potential trades. He was looking at impact if they were released AND he was weighing those options vs. resigning them.
When he let steve Smith go, he had Richardson's blessing. Same with DeAngelo Williams. When he let Norman go, he pretty much had everyone's blessing, to the point some thought Cam Newton orchestrated the move.
But he took on richardson's sacred cows in Olsen and Davis. Two great players and great off the field figures. Richardson demanded that Gettleman keep those players in Carolina no matter what and Gettleman told him that wasn't doing his job right to which richardson told him he didn't have a job at all.
This isn't about pissing off players - every GM does that. You think ex-Giants loved Reese?
probably both.