Chicago White Sox

I’m trying to be optimistic, but it’s very possible that George can’t get this out of his mind:

God help us all if this happens.

Well that’s some shitty news

I’ll keep stressing it, but go get the best offensive-minded HC possible. Optimizing that side of the ball is critical for developing Fields and it’s way easier to find a quality defensive coordinator than it is an offensive one. I get there are things to like about Flores and some of the other defensive-oriented candidates, but I think it would be a huge mistake to go that route. Daboll or someone like him as HC plus Fangio as DC is the way to go here.

You mean in regard to larger scale signings? I saw your comment about the Dodgers and thought you were suggesting we legit only signed three guys. I get what you’re saying now. I’ll be honest, I’d be pretty pissed if we had $1.2M laying around and didn’t sign Prieto. If we really do have a fat chunk of change sitting around, maybe there is another Cuban prospect they’re saving it for.

Does anyone now what the deal is with Juan Uribe Jr? Sounds like we are interested, but if he’s worth a damn why isn’t he already locked up?

Have they actually made an announcement yet or have just three guys leaked?

I’d be so mad right now if I were a Cowboys fan

For Dobell? I’ll admit, I try not to overreact to playoff games, but it was impossible to not be incredibly impressed last night. That being said, the only coach who we should even consider hiring before a GM is Harbaugh. Under no circumstance is Daboll a good enough candidate to force onto your new GM. That’s the type of shit that has killed us since the beginning of the Ted Phillips era.

Daboll does have some connection to Polian which probably helps.

Let me get this straight, you want to rock a defense with Vaughn/Sheets in RF and Burger at 2B? Like I can’t imagine what that would do to our team defense. I’m all for letting Jake learn the position in camp/minors and enhance his versatility, but entering the season with him as the starting 2B on the major league club is the definition of insanity.

Colas has legit star potential. I can’t express how fucking excited I am that he will be playing stateside next year.

Am I wrong, but didn’t Bortles also get progressively worse under Hackett? And I don’t believe he calls plays right now for the Packers, so hard to give him too much credit.

He’s got to be eager to get his professional career started here and I honestly think it’s a good bet for him. The quicker he can get to the show, the longer the leash they will give him at the major league level.

Mitch was never going to be a high-end QB. It’s very clear the NFL was too fast for him and his decision-making would always be subpar. Let’s not let an Athletic article change our conviction there. He was a bust of a pick the day we drafted him, we obviously just didn’t know it at the time. Yes, Nagy did a terrible job coaching him and didn’t always adjust to Mitch’s strengths. I think it’s possible that Mitch could have developed into a slightly below average, but still somewhat competent starting QB with someone else in charge. Either way, it’s good that Nagy is gone because Fields needs a coach that will prioritize his development and adapt to his strengths.

Vera?

You interview now for several reasons. First, it shows a commitment to the high demand HC candidates while you’re searching for your GM. Second, it lets you get interviews out of the way with key leadership / ownership so the new GM can move swiftly once in place. As for the process, I’m not sure what makes this a failed process already or similar to what they’ve done in the past. Polian is a far better, more relevant football mind to lead this process than Ercosi was and so far (fingers crossed) they’re bringing in every major GM & HC possible, including many GM candidates I’d consider much more modern. Yes, George could still botch this, but so far I’m not sure there is much to b**** about when it comes to the process.

I’d like see this go one of two ways and it’s all dependent on Harbaugh. If we can get Jim, then pair him up with Ireland as GM. If Jim is off the table, then go Smith or Dodds at GM and an offensive minded guy at HC. After Harbaugh, I think Roman would be my personal favorite for HC as he’s shown a willingness to adapt and has developed a young mobile QB into a total weapon. Hell, take a WR in one of the top two rounds (super deep class too) and we’d have very similar playmakers to what Roman has worked with in Baltimore.

Dude did himself in with those QB sneaks this past week.

Regarding the head coach position, sounds like five confirmed candidates so far and more surely will come: Doug Pederson (HC/OC) Brian Daboll (OC) Nathanial Hackett (OC) Leslie Frazier (HC/DC) Todd Bowles (HC/DC) From my perspective, all else being equal, I want an offensive-minded head coach. Simply put, I think there is much more risk replacing an OC than there is a DC, so stabilize the offense with a HC on that side of the ball. As such, the remaining guys I hope they pursue are Harbaugh, Roman, McDaniels, Leftwich, & Day.

Reaching out to Rick Smith & Jeff Ireland is excellent news. No doubt it’s possible one of these less experienced candidates would be better, but I’m not sure I trust McCaskey to gauge that appropriately, even with Polian providing input.

Which rookie QB was giving them a better chance to win this year than Wentz? If you say Mac Jones, I doubt you believed that before the season. The reality is the Colts had a win now team and needed a win now QB. And let’s not ignore the cost of moving up from the 21 spot in the draft to snag a QB. I just don’t think it’s as simple as you’re making it out to be.

Who was the obvious QB they should have gotten instead of Wentz?

Sounds like that is the immediate plan with a retirement shortly thereafter.