In many other avenues, when something goes terribly wrong, you hear from the individual at the top.
I understand this may not be his way but this season is unlike anything we've experienced before. Sure, there have been failures. But not many on this level.
This is a season that carried nearly unmatched levels of expectations from not only within the organization but also among the fan base and talking heads (which is rare). Moves were made with a clear 1-2 year window in mind and now that has completely blown up.
It would be nice to hear Mara release a few sentences so that we as fans can hear what's on his mind.
Mara will speak at the end of the year- actions AND words!
McAdoo is supposed to be a leader, he needs to show it here.
During the season. I'm sure he'll address things afterwards...
With 11 games to go he can hardly announce the changes you are so eager to hear about.
McAdoo is supposed to be a leader, he needs to show it here.
Yep.
And he's going to sink or swim based on what happens the rest of the way, injuries or not.
If he can't control this situation and look like a leader, he's toast.
+1 - you don't care what he says, anyway, you care what he does. And right now, he's not likely to do anything.
Weird.
The GM, head coach and every player can use alittle lightning bolt up their ass at this point. Make things uncomfortable around there.
The GM, head coach and every player can use alittle lightning bolt up their ass at this point. Make things uncomfortable around there.
Are you serious? They're 0-5. They're uncomfortable. And it's quite possible that Mara has spoken to both Reese and McAdoo. He just doesn't have to tell you - that's not how this team has ever operated.
You're not alone in wanting your pound of flesh for a season gone horribly wrong. Look around; you have plenty of company right here on this board. But Mara is not going to whet your appetite for what level of accountability will be had, nor does he have any obligation to do so.
The amount of Giants fans who act like the team is underperforming just to hurt their personal feelings is staggering.
The GM, head coach and every player can use alittle lightning bolt up their ass at this point. Make things uncomfortable around there.
Just because you don't see it doesn't mean nobody is being held accountable. Publicly ripping on employees is a clown show and not how you run a business. You're asking to fire and blood because you're unhappy. Fine. He can't act like a fan. They are consistent in how they act. He'll say something at some point and then talk a lot at the end of the year, like always.
Not looking for an owner to act like a fan. Not looking for a pound of flesh either.
I acknowledged it's not Mara's way but this season is not your regular bad season, it's worse than that. There are/were plenty of good owners across different sports who would probably have something to say at a time like this. How about George Steinbrenner?
If he says nothing, so be it, but I as a fan am curious about what his thoughts might be beyond "this is not good".
I don't quite understand it.
It's curiosity more than anything else.
Again, this isn't a regular bad season. This is a 5 alarm fire.
Of course he's pissed - I'd rather he not turn it into a spectacle and opt to handle things behind closed doors.
Not looking for an owner to act like a fan. Not looking for a pound of flesh either.
I acknowledged it's not Mara's way but this season is not your regular bad season, it's worse than that. There are/were plenty of good owners across different sports who would probably have something to say at a time like this. How about George Steinbrenner?
If he says nothing, so be it, but I as a fan am curious about what his thoughts might be beyond "this is not good".
I'm just not sure what he could say that would matter. What is there to get out of it beyond him recognizing that they did a bad job? What would you want to hear? Some of us remember the 4-12 season before the Eli draft. It sucks. Do we think there's even a question as to how John feels about it? And it's not like he can lay out a plan for what he intends to do about it. Nobody has answers right now.
And you idiots proceed to blast him.
Better to just keep his mouth shut after Week 5.
I realize some of you veal medallions think you're owed something, but give it a rest. It's a business and you're a fan. Relax.
So, what is the point in saying anything publicly?