Loved cheering for Dan, the GOAT Dolphin and one of the all time legendary QBs. And I appreciate what he's meant to the franchise. It's good that Ross has reached out and is honoring this team treasure in what's essentially his professional hour of need.
It might be sacrilige to some but frankly aside from the feel-good ceremonial functions, I'd feel better knowing he's not the one in Ross's ear influencing a gullible owner. Objectively speaking while Dan was a natural instinctive savant on the football field, nothing I've seen since ranging from his interviews to his network commentary has convinced me that intellectually he's more than run-of-the mill, if that. Beyond that, he's basically inexperienced in making decisions that impact a team's performance or business operations. After a long apprenticeship, I'm not discounting the possibility he can learn through gaining insight, but as someone already pointed out, interpersonal skills and relationships have never been his strong suits.
Calling a spade a spade, does he really want to help the franchise because he needs the paycheck - and reminiscent of the last overture made by the garbageman, will he pull "a Saban " if not happy about committing the time if a bigger paycheck and easy network gig resurrects itself. Fired by CBS because of his infidelity, testimonials and ads becoming fewer and further between as he fades from public consciousness, is he really taking this job for the right reasons or because of shrinking alternative options?
I hope it works out; that intellectually he rises to the occasion to become a valued asset including honing those people skills essential in working through others, and that he's "all in," not just until an easier more visible higher paying opportunity presents itself. I'll be rooting hard for his long-term success translating into tangible franchise benefits - BUT I won't bet the farm on it happening.
It might be sacrilige to some but frankly aside from the feel-good ceremonial functions, I'd feel better knowing he's not the one in Ross's ear influencing a gullible owner. Objectively speaking while Dan was a natural instinctive savant on the football field, nothing I've seen since ranging from his interviews to his network commentary has convinced me that intellectually he's more than run-of-the mill, if that. Beyond that, he's basically inexperienced in making decisions that impact a team's performance or business operations. After a long apprenticeship, I'm not discounting the possibility he can learn through gaining insight, but as someone already pointed out, interpersonal skills and relationships have never been his strong suits.
Calling a spade a spade, does he really want to help the franchise because he needs the paycheck - and reminiscent of the last overture made by the garbageman, will he pull "a Saban " if not happy about committing the time if a bigger paycheck and easy network gig resurrects itself. Fired by CBS because of his infidelity, testimonials and ads becoming fewer and further between as he fades from public consciousness, is he really taking this job for the right reasons or because of shrinking alternative options?
I hope it works out; that intellectually he rises to the occasion to become a valued asset including honing those people skills essential in working through others, and that he's "all in," not just until an easier more visible higher paying opportunity presents itself. I'll be rooting hard for his long-term success translating into tangible franchise benefits - BUT I won't bet the farm on it happening.
