Definitely a huge opportunity. But I don't think it defines him. We're talking about firing a long-time family friend who his Dad was fiercely loyal to. If Peterson was on a long-term deal, I could see him making this move. But I think Hunt knows he can not fire a family friend and get the same result in one year anyway, so why burn that bridge if you don't have to.
I'd love to see Peterson fired this year too. But I just don't see it happening.
What I think will define Hunt is not how he acts this year, but how he acts in 2009. Will he promote in-house? Will he hire Bradway? I would hope not. But until he hires his own guys and isn't stuck with what his Dad left him, I don't think you can truly say he has a firm stake in the team yet.
If he hires Bradway, I'll have my pitchfork in hand.
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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990
Clark has a HUGE opputunity after this season to make a statement about what he wants for this team.
Fire Peterson and the fanbase will rejoice. Heck, he could bring in Matt Millen to replace him and the fans would still rejoice.
Or stand pat and risk losing an even more sizable chunk of his fanbase.
This offseason will tell me all i need to know about Clark Hunt.
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