I remember how effective Shula was during similar times in the mid '70s, specifically the Reese/Crowder incident. You could see the emotion on his face, the embarrassment and shock, accompanied by all the correct words, gestures and emphasis. Of course, there were never any doubts about Shula, on or off the field. He could restore pride within 30 seconds.
When I criticize the organization it's always based on the same theme, that the people holding the top roles simply aren't the caliber of the group I grew up with. When that's the case, nothing works. Flawed decisions and instincts. You fail to see what you should see, and react poorly to impromptu situations. Yesterday was a predictable joke. I still don't understand the need for that first statement, as I posted at the time. Any competent crew would understand you were hardly in a position of strength, that it was not only sensible to wait but advantageous. Their error was par for the course.
It needs to be Philbin today. And not a controlled Dawn Aponte version of Philbin. Don't hide behind phrases like ongoing investigation. We get that. There are ways to be candid and impressive outside the most specific information that we realize you can't release.