I for one think Ireland's job is on the line and he is in desperation mode. I would not be surprised one bit if he makes a move because if he's done at the end of the year the damage is already done should he lose his job. The incoming GM would be left with much less to work with. This has the workings of a lion backed into a corner and may not end well. That being said, how many times have we heard that he is "working the phones" trying to make a trade only to promote someone from the practice squad? I believe that is a move to save face and "show" that all options were exhausted.
