HawaiiPhin31
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Guys I know we've heard it before. Its a cliche, but it really is true - the culture is everything. We've been sold this before (think Gase) ...but I really believe in it this time. Look no further than last year to see evidence. We had a list of "no-names" and yet we managed to beat the Patriots at HOME to knock them out of a 1st round BYE. This time is it working! Our coaches got the most out of our players. They established a culture and now Grier is out trying to find players that fit it! Its clear that we knew exactly who we wanted on day 1. We didn't waste any time. We weren't rumored to be in any other bidding wars yesterday. We didn't lose to anyone. We knew who we wanted and we went out and got them.
I noticed a few similarities among the players were signing and I don't think they're a coincidence.
When I watch them speak...they all seem like high class people, very intelligent, very humble, and selfless. When I read about each of them I absolutely love what I see...they all seem like very high character guys.
I thought it was interesting that most of them will be playing with a chip on their shoulder in some way. I don't think its a coincidence that we brought in Van Noy to be one of the leaders of our defense (a former failure himself.) Shaq Lawson never lived up to his draft selection...Ereck Flowers was labeled one of the worst busts ever...and even Byron Jones (the absolute stud that he is) is dealing with "he isn't worth the money...he never turns the ball over!"
Why does this matter? All of these guys have elite talent (3 former 1st rounders)...but they haven't quite lived up to it, and that chip on their shoulder is a very effective tool that coaches use and its also good for a locker room. It shows that they're not willing to quit - they're willing to power through adversity. And good news!! Our coaches have already had success with one of our own (Devante Parker)
Familiarity is a good thing for the locker room as well. I think this is something Grier values. He has a history of pairing up players with former teammates/coaches.
- Van Noy with his former coach Flores
- Lawson with his former D-Line coach at Clemson - and having a fellow alumni in Wilkins with a personality like his has to help.
- Ereck Flowers is coming back to his hometown
I think all of this shows that Grier is always considering the locker room and the chemistry of it. He wants players of high character, who will be comfortable here, and want to stay here. I don't think he concerns himself as much with the underachievement ...I think he actually actively seeks out those kind of players. I think this shows just how much we believe in our coaching staff. I'm rooting for each of them!
Say what you want about the $$$...but I think we won today in the "locker room" category.
I noticed a few similarities among the players were signing and I don't think they're a coincidence.
When I watch them speak...they all seem like high class people, very intelligent, very humble, and selfless. When I read about each of them I absolutely love what I see...they all seem like very high character guys.
I thought it was interesting that most of them will be playing with a chip on their shoulder in some way. I don't think its a coincidence that we brought in Van Noy to be one of the leaders of our defense (a former failure himself.) Shaq Lawson never lived up to his draft selection...Ereck Flowers was labeled one of the worst busts ever...and even Byron Jones (the absolute stud that he is) is dealing with "he isn't worth the money...he never turns the ball over!"
Why does this matter? All of these guys have elite talent (3 former 1st rounders)...but they haven't quite lived up to it, and that chip on their shoulder is a very effective tool that coaches use and its also good for a locker room. It shows that they're not willing to quit - they're willing to power through adversity. And good news!! Our coaches have already had success with one of our own (Devante Parker)
Familiarity is a good thing for the locker room as well. I think this is something Grier values. He has a history of pairing up players with former teammates/coaches.
- Van Noy with his former coach Flores
- Lawson with his former D-Line coach at Clemson - and having a fellow alumni in Wilkins with a personality like his has to help.
- Ereck Flowers is coming back to his hometown
I think all of this shows that Grier is always considering the locker room and the chemistry of it. He wants players of high character, who will be comfortable here, and want to stay here. I don't think he concerns himself as much with the underachievement ...I think he actually actively seeks out those kind of players. I think this shows just how much we believe in our coaching staff. I'm rooting for each of them!
Say what you want about the $$$...but I think we won today in the "locker room" category.
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