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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Good one!!!Goodell decided that there were simply TOO many Lombardi's on one team!
Agreed. Every year there's speculation about guys like Gruden and Cowher returning to coaching. Uh, uh. They discovered years ago what you just wrote.Probably didn't want to be grinding for endless hours a day when he could get paid the same for a few hours a day on tv/radio.
Have any of the guys who have found success on television ever gone back? From Madden to Jimmy Johnson to Cower, Gruden, etc. etc., if they get a good gig on TV, they never go back… And why would they? They're getting paid a lot, there's no responsibility really, and they still get to be around the game.Agreed. Every year there's speculation about guys like Gruden and Cowher returning to coaching. Uh, uh. They discovered years ago what you just wrote.
Even though this is true, I think the real issue for him is that book he has in mind. Think about it. He worked for Al Davis, Walsh, and BB. I mean how great is THAT. And what a fantastic book that would be. He really should write it. He needs to, and I will be among the first to read it.Have any of the guys who have found success on television ever gone back? From Madden to Jimmy Johnson to Cower, Gruden, etc. etc., if they get a good gig on TV, they never go back… And why would they? They're getting paid a lot, there's no responsibility really, and they still get to be around the game.
Really useful link. Here's the real gem:Michael Lombardi explains his parting of ways with Patriots
Mostly wanted to write a book before it was too late. He doesn't seem like he wants to do the grind anymore, seems to love being a media talking head, much easier too.
So if I'm reading that correctly he may never have been on the Patriot's payroll. He was still getting paid by the Cleveland Browns and Belichick was letting him hang out around Foxboro as a friend. ROTFLMAO @ Cleveland!Lombardi's reference to his contract expiring highlights how during his time in New England, he was still getting paid from the contract he signed to become Browns general manager in 2013. He was let go by the Browns after one season.
Really useful link. Here's the real gem:
So if I'm reading that correctly he may never have been on the Patriot's payroll. He was still getting paid by the Cleveland Browns and Belichick was letting him hang out around Foxboro as a friend. ROTFLMAO @ Cleveland!
dont forget Vince tooEven though this is true, I think the real issue for him is that book he has in mind. Think about it. He worked for Al Davis, Walsh, and BB. I mean how great is THAT. And what a fantastic book that would be. He really should write it. He needs to, and I will be among the first to read it.
In fact it shouldn't be just a book, it should be a 24 volume set. Think of the history those 3 guys are responsible for.
In his book, will Lombardi omit his year in Cleveland Town?
Everytime I listen to him, he comes off as very smart and knowledgeable. He also goes way back with BB. So what happened?