If ownership has decided to can Shurmur (which seems likely based on what are surely leaks from the organization), why is he still the HC? How much worse would the team do if someone like Mike Shula (or someone else on the staff with HC experience at some level) took over for the last 4 games? I know, I know, we don't want to mess up our draft position, but I find it just about impossible to actually root for losses.
I know I'm in the minority on this, but I would have given Reese until year end in 2017.
I know I'm in the minority on this, but I would have given Reese until year end in 2017.
100% agree, thats how you attract future coaches/players.
but no lets just cut and fire everyone because we're pissed off.
I know I'm in the minority on this, but I would have given Reese until year end in 2017.
Moving on from Reese made sense with the timing - they might have hired the wrong guy to replace him, but given the need to assess the roster and prepare for the draft, the sooner you get the new GM in place the better.
I know I'm in the minority on this, but I would have given Reese until year end in 2017.
The nfl schedule doesnt allow for it. While the playing season ends, the front office work starts. You would bring in you new GM while contracts have to be dealt with and the new regime has to decide on a short timeframe who to keep, who not to, and evaluate your entire roster. The more time they have, your think, the better.
McAdoo was fired during the season. Do that to Shurmur as well and top candidates (and their agents) are going to start to shy away. At best, that costs you money, as it makes agents hold out for more. At worst, it costs you the guys you want most.
The season's lost anyway — fire him on Black Monday. In the meantime the Giants should draw up lists and do whatever due diligence they can.
How long until we see Mara insult him publicly?
I know I'm in the minority on this, but I would have given Reese until year end in 2017.
While in most cases I agree, Mac and Reese deserved the disgraceful exit they were given. Fuck em. Mark Ross too.
And I'm glad they cant find a job.
The Last time the Owner was "held Accountable in public" was when Eli was Benched...that led to Mackiedoobiedoo ghetting fired, along with Reese. Then, it was The New GM and HC reflecting the Owner's need to believe that The Team was Close and that Eli was still ready.
They are not going to take weeks of that abuse, especially at a time that so many eventual HC Targets are still coaching teams.