We're making strides
It also speaks volumes about what Rick Speilman brings to the table. It shows vision and aggressiveness, but with equal parts patience and level-headedness.
Rick knows we're built to win now and need a few more pieces, but that we also must continue to re-stock and stay young.
So Rick decides to do what no one else is doing. He sets up shop in Indy and goes after free agents while we're evaluating draftees at the comine. The result is everyone and their mother approching us about their client. We come away with Chester, which solves two problems (DG to end), get close with Kruetz, and make progress with Ricky. Meanwhile, we've established contact with numerous FAs and, perhaps, could have some sidebar deals working in the shadows.
This aggressive approach is what is needed. But at the same time, he still will not shoot his wad for one player like many other GMs do (Al Davis, Jerry Jones, Randy Mueller, etc).
And another thing you notice is that all the FAs we're persuing are YOUNG. Chester is the oldest and he's 26. We're getting younger in the process.
Originally posted by Canuck
The fact that managment is even entertaining the idea of signing Kreutz for this kinda money speaks volumes about their opinion of Tim Ruddy. Evidently the lack of running lanes inside this past season had more to do with Ruddy than either Guard position. If Kreutz signs, we should find out if that is in fact the case.........
It also speaks volumes about what Rick Speilman brings to the table. It shows vision and aggressiveness, but with equal parts patience and level-headedness.
Rick knows we're built to win now and need a few more pieces, but that we also must continue to re-stock and stay young.
So Rick decides to do what no one else is doing. He sets up shop in Indy and goes after free agents while we're evaluating draftees at the comine. The result is everyone and their mother approching us about their client. We come away with Chester, which solves two problems (DG to end), get close with Kruetz, and make progress with Ricky. Meanwhile, we've established contact with numerous FAs and, perhaps, could have some sidebar deals working in the shadows.
This aggressive approach is what is needed. But at the same time, he still will not shoot his wad for one player like many other GMs do (Al Davis, Jerry Jones, Randy Mueller, etc).
And another thing you notice is that all the FAs we're persuing are YOUNG. Chester is the oldest and he's 26. We're getting younger in the process.