This would seriously suck! It would mark the end of an era for the team and a team that competed in every personnel situation would be weakened. Make no doubt about it JS is chiefly involved in providing the material for the continuing success of the team.
It’s easy to see why any NFL team would want him especially one that has historically underperformed and made many personnel mistakes, or wishes a proven leader added to their program.
To me though, is there any genuine belief that JS is unhappy here, unappreciated by the ownership, underpaid, or truly working in the shadow of PC? I honestly don’t believe any of the foregoing has application. However, as contractual negotiation gambit or reminder of his true value it is genuine food for thought. I’d also believe there is no way that Jody Allen would want to see JS leave or get outbid for his services.I also suspect his family which has a few real challenges would not wish to relocate and have to deal with any uncertainty.
I doubt that JS has any thought about any of this and is entirely focused upon securing playoff success for his team. Make no doubt this FO is the best ever the team has had and their continuing winning record is proof positive the team has a correct formula and is a place where players want to be. JS is a legitimate personnel wizard and has been brilliant here.
Just so the Nellies Here are addressed, no GM is above making mistakes and JS has made a few, but he constantly works the roster, fixes his mistakes and acknowledges them. He reigns in Pete’s often reckless exuberance, is constantly working the roster, PS, combing the castoff pile for incremental improvements And manages a personnel group that has been way better than average at finding talent.
I think this is a “ cool story Bro” situation and Trader John isn’t likely to be going anywhere.
