A Study In Contrasts
If Ticats only had what the Lions possess in spades -- continuity.
October 26, 2007 Steve Milton
The Hamilton Spectator
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As quoted above
"...nobody is really certain
which parts of the front office
and coaching roster will be retained.
So for whom, exactly, is a player auditioning?"
"It's interesting, and highly informative,
to note that the auditions which
had been proceeding at a slow,
but steady, pace of one or two
per week since Labour Day
have dwindled down to virtually none.
That could indicate several things,
ranging from a potential change
in the GM/player personnel department ..."
To continue Steve's sentence, MTL_NDG
to an unstated determination to heavily invest
in proven free agents during the off-season.
This would be a fastest way to
achieve a .500 or better record.
IMO, it is a mandatory step.
Everywhere in the football organization,
and in almost every area on the field itself,
the Cats have to consider
and balance opposing factors.
The GM/player personnel department
is the most important concern, IMO.
In each situation, are the errors and omissions
of this year part of a learning curve,
which could arc into valued experience?
Or do they indicate that the individuals involved
are simply not good enough, and won't ever be?
How much do they change in the interest of raising the bar?
How much do they retain in the interest of B.C.-like continuity?
Marcel has produced pathetic results. 2 wins!
Even once angry diehard fans have become apathetic.
Unacceptable.
Hand Dan Rambo the football operations reins.
Marcel has a 5 year contract.
Assign him the day-to-day administrative
responsibilities he had with Montreal.
'salary cap related matters, team travel,
player related administrative issues
(insurance, pension, government documents)
and office administration.
He also communicated regularly with the CFL office,
other CFL teams, the CFLPA and player agents.
P.S.
Why not ask him to take a pay cut, too?
40% would be a good starting point.