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Originally Posted by TRR
I don't think it's a horrible concept to coach like this. There seems to be a lot about the situation that the average fan doesn't know. However, I have always viewed Mike Singletary as a guy who (1) likes to hear himself talk, and (2) thinks more of himself than just about any other person I've met....all the way up to when he told me, "I don't sign fucking autographs when I was 10 years old.
I don't believe you can coach "passion" or "pride" on the NFL level. You either have it, or you play for the money. Singletary may be better suited to coach college ball.
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Interesting post, Mr. TRR. His response regarding the autograph was pitiful. There's no excuse for that and it's a shame. If it's any consolation, I think I can get Mr. Iowanian's autograph for you. He'll sign pretty much anything other than a man's body part below the waist.
As for the rest, I think this presser was refreshing. Although you're certainly right about an HC being unable to coach passion or pride, a coach can, I believe, establish clear performance parameters or employment requirements which is, essentially, how I interpret his remarks. As far as publicly calling out the player, who cares? He had already sent the guy to the showers in full view of everybody and their uncle. He might as well explain his reasoning. I prefer that openness to the kind of crap the Chiefs spoon feed us.
Basically, I think the NFL needs more guys who are willing to lay down the law with players. The pendulum has swung too far toward the side of the individual's right to be a selfish dumbass and needs to return to the idea that, in order to be a winner, the team's interests have to trump personal ones.
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