PHI vs NYG.
We have a pair of underachieving teams. Â Both coaches are on the hot seat, to some extent. Â For the sake of argument, let’s say both coaches get fired. Â Let’s then say that both teams are interested in the same coaching candidate.
Which team does the coach choose and why?
A lot of people want me to talk about Andy Reid and whether he should be fired or not. I’ve touched on the subject in various posts, but haven’t written anything lengthy. The thing I’ve said over and over is that I want to see how the season plays out. I think that is important.
After the Giants game, life was good. After the Pats game, exterminate them all…with extreme prejudice. We’re fans. We get emotional. We live and die with each play, let alone each game. It is fun to say “Fire Reid!!!” after a tough loss. Blaming Big Red for the loss and ranting about him is a good way to vent.
Let’s set that aside for a minute. The Eagles are a billion dollar franchise, give or take a few bucks. The question about firing Andy Reid can’t be addressed in terms of what people want or emotion. You have to think in a business sense. You need to be cold and calculating. I don’t think you can do that in the middle of a season. Â Â Â Read the rest of this entry »