Robert Kraft's Press Conference

[mike_usagisan]

Bold of you to assume this hasn't already happened.

I think we heard from Kraft today that it already has.

 

[Ross12]

3) highsmith becomes wolf’s boss

Did we ever actually get a clear title on what Highsmith's job even is?

 

[Zuma]

I doubt it. This process has to be by done by the numbers.

Who's numbers and what is their process? If Kraft wants Vrabel to be HC and Vrabel does as well..then all that really matters is the Rooney rule. It will be a farce per usual.

 

[TommyD4207]

Did we ever actually get a clear title on what Highsmith's job even is?

Senior Personnel Executive VP.

 

[Ross12]

Senior Personnel Executive VP.

That's some gobbledygook. I can't find his official title anywhere. Very strange.

 

[mike_usagisan]

Did we ever actually get a clear title on what Highsmith's job even is?

I don't think titles mean much. We saw Groh was Bill's guy. Then he got displaced by Wolf. I assume Wolf got displaced by Highsmith. Titles only mean things if the organization says they do.

 

[TommyD4207]

That's some gobbledygook. I can't find his official title anywhere. Very strange.

That's his 'official' title, mostly because they didn't have a place to slot him, really.

 

[festy1986]

Clear as day Wold ain't going no where and Vrabel is fine with that.


I'm not though. If Wolf is making decisions on players then you might as well sticky the thread for next year's press conference now.

 

[Clonamery]

Who's numbers and what is their process? If Kraft wants Vrabel to be HC and Vrabel does as well..then all that really matters is the Rooney rule. It will be a farce per usual.

Sure, but it won't be tomorrow. And they'll take their time with "the candidate." For looks.

 

[Zuma]

Sure, but it won't be tomorrow. And they'll take their time with "the candidate." For looks.

Yes I agree with that

 

[ViperGTS]

One of the issues I see, is that since Highsmith wasn't here when BB was, is that you just like talking ****.

I lump them all together. He was there for most of the offseason program this year. Try harder next time.

 

[ViperGTS]

I am assuming that since the changes were not implemented until the end of February that all scouting work was done based on BBs scale.

Then I can assume they had a chance to use their own system. See how that works?

 

[dliverey44]

Then I am out on Vrabel. Seriously. Why can't you bring guys from Philly, or SF, or KC etc. You don't bring guys in that were part of dumpster fires in other orgs.

He does know Borgonzi from the Chiefs, so I am choosing to believe that he is the guy.

 

[festy1986]

Wolf, Highsmith and Groh - BB was mean, he didn't take our input boo hoo

Wolf, Highsmith and Groh - Mayo and his staff couldn't coach up our outstanding draft picks.

Wolf, Highsmight and Groh - We will do better with a different head coach.

Anyone see the issue here? Anyone?

See you next January

 

[PancakeBlockPaul]

I'm curious if the next dude will get an actual GM title or will it be more of the same? Does it really matter? Do they do this for some sort of hiring/pay loopholes or is it just "tradition"?

 

[farn]

I'm curious if the next dude will get an actual GM title or will it be more of the same? Does it really matter? Do they do this for some sort of hiring/pay loopholes or is it just "tradition"?

Will the team have people in place to make the right decisions when acquiring talent. Only thing that matters.

 

[PancakeBlockPaul]

Will the team have people in place to make the right decisions when acquiring talent. Only thing that matters.

Absolutely this. Doesn't make a difference if there is nothing but sycophants, incompetence, cronies, or all of the above in every coaching position. I also wonder if people look at "Executive Vice President of Player Personnel" and don't want it due to title. I know technically it's a GM but could this be a factor? Does anyone know why they do not use GM for the title?

 

[Ross12]

At the end of the day, if Vrabel and/or Johnson are worth their salt and they are cool with Wolf and Highsmith then maybe, just maybe, we as fans should give the guys the benefit of the doubt this year and assume that perhaps these highly sought-after coaches know what the hell they are talking about.

 

[DaBruinz]

Wolf staying on

Another year of complete suckitude is on deck. Welcome to the Billy Sullivan years, folks. Were the players won despite the owner/GM.

 

[mgcolby]

At the end of the day, if Vrabel and/or Johnson are worth their salt and they are cool with Wolf and Highsmith then maybe, just maybe, we as fans should give the guys the benefit of the doubt this year and assume that perhaps these highly sought-after coaches know what the hell they are talking about.

I can't imagine Ben gets his pick of front office personnel. But Vrabel will undoubtedly have his people in there. If Wolf is one of those guys good for him. If he is not, he is either gone or relegated to other duties.