Lessee... two guys injured (the injury bug - hard to mitigate against) and one pick that was no doubt coach's choice (Tutu - would Snead have pickerd him?) vs. GM picking available player at position of need (Creed.)
The others? Not first-round pick caliber, but good value and playing or starting at positions where first-round capital isn't usually spent, and we got value (and a ring) for the first round picks we traded. And all those chips ain't been cashed in yet.
Some teams tell the GM, "Get me players who can..." and the coach contributes scheme needs and fit. GM drafts accordingly.
Some teams collaborate - coaches have a say, and if they push it, can override the GM and scouting staff if they feel that strongly about an individual player.
That's the Ram model. Fisher went after Brian Quick. McVay (apparently - Snead won't tag him with it) went after Tutu. OL coach wanted Bruss so bad he jumped into a swimming pool to celebrate - said Bruss would be a starting plug-in at right guard.
Bruss proceeded to get knocked on his ass, and when he got up, sputtered and did merely OK against other scrubs. Then he was spoken of as probably finding his way into the starting lineup later in the season. Then, he'll need most of the season... remember? I do.
Typical coach's pick. Good player maybe, but not as great as advertised.
Teams with one-man coach/GM's usually sputter along until upper management decides it's a bad idea.
Personally, I'd like to see McVay delegate more, control less. That applies specifically to letting his GM have more of a free rein, and supporting and liberating his OC instead of suppressing and controlling him. Head coach is a full-time job.
IMO Snead and his scouting and drafting, lineup building, trades, etc. are not the problem. He admits HIS mistakes, but will cover for the mistakes of others. They're the ones making mistakes.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/31/2022 11:37AM by mtramfan.
