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You can root for a guy all you want but if you dont think a guy has it in him, are u not just fooling yourself. There is nothing in Ireland's history here that suggests that he will do anything spectacular this offseason.
I mean just because its obvious that Ireland is not goijng to be fired after a 4th losing season in a row doesnt mean somehow our opinion of him should somehow improve.
Let me ask you this. If we ended up with John Beck as our backup next season and Tannehill went down. You would hope for the best but you would have a realistic expectation.
What about Ireland's history suggests I should have a high expectation for his free agency period and draft. Ireland has already contributed to one coach here losing his job, so by keeping him and possibly being forced to change Gm's next season, he could easily take Philben with him. I mean at that point if we have another losing season the owner may rationilize that he needs to make wholesale changes.
I dont understand why some people act like you shouldnt base your opinion of what Ireland will do, based on what he has done. Not one fan here is hoping he wastes more draft picks and more money but to many that is the expectation based on their opinion of his body of work. Some people act like some fans just have an irrational hate for our gm. We have had the same guy as Gm for 5 years now, we have had time to form somewhat valid opinions.
Q. How closely will you work with Jeff Ireland in deciding which players to re-sign and what free agents to pursue?
JP: Jeff is very open. There is a big collaboration. You have to have that to be successful. I’m very much looking forward to working with Jeff during this process
This could just be plain ol naivety on my part, But everything I've read and heard suggest the Irleand last offseason and especially this offseason doing the signing of FA and the Draft isn't the same one under the Sparano era. I don't think anyone would disagree Top to Bottom we have a much much better coaching staff and those familiar with winning! What it takes to win and more importantly the players required to do so! Think about the GRAVITY of that? IF Ireland took input on who to sign in FA and the Draft it was from Tony Sporano and David Deboll? DO YOU GET THAT? Do either of those "coaches" from their experiences here and after seem to have a clue on what talent is? How to identify talent? and cultivate it?
I have no doubt that this Offseason and Draft will be a collaborative effort.I like everyone else may not have the biggest belief in Ireland individuall, But w/ a big input from "this" coaching staff I more than comfortable and excited at whats getting ready to take place.