justafan":17dkwdpw said:
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Ok but now imagine you are 70 and probably the last chance to coach in the NFL. You dont have time or job security to find and develop a QB you can win with. Certainly not a QB that has done what RW has done and can still do if the hand heals normally. Trade him anyway?
Or do you make trades and decisions that help you win now. 31 out 32 are going to make the win now decision. Thats Pete and Johns mindset IMO.
Its easy when it doesnt change my or your life or career.
Sure, Pete could insist on keeping the quarterback just as LeFleur did with Rodgers, put up with months of pub of his QB wanting to be traded to the 49ers or somewhere else, and even having said quarterback suggest publicly that he'd pick hosting Jeopardy! versus playing football.
But LeFleur has had a consistent divisional winner. We don't. And honestly, I think LeFleur and Aaron were basically on the same page with him staying. Similarly, Pete would sense how strongly Russell truly believes that going elsewhere is his best hope for more Super Bowls and celebrity. The performance of anyone who feels like a trapped animal is suboptimal.
I think we saw some of that this year. It can only continue to be a problem if it is. Another bad year would end Pete.
Pete would be wiser to follow Belichick's model. With a bridge starter and tons of rookies, ownership and fans accepted it would be a lost year. Belichick redeemed himself on choosing Mac Jones. Now people think he's a GOAT.
That would seem to be to Pete's advantage as well. Probably the one with least risk.