Coaching /GM Interview Tracker (Liam Coen is a Jag, Pirate Pete is a Raider, Cowboys hired a guy)

[Rise]

Many of the players make more money that the HC.

Players aren’t in the front office.

I’m 100% certain Johnson gets the final say and will be directing Poles to get him the players he wants. This is not dysfunction it’s how it should be.

 

[Canth]

I don't know why you think Johnson is going to have personnel powers.

Are you seriously suggesting that Johnson will not have major input into what players are pursued or make the team?

I would expect any HC to have that input. However, especially in this situation, I fully expect Johnson to be involved in personnel decisions.

 

[Rise]

Are you seriously suggesting that Johnson will not have major input into what players are pursued or make the team?

I would any HC to have that input. However, especially in this situation, I fully expect Johnson to be involved in personnel decisions.

You can always tell the people who have not worked in a collaborative office environment when these type of discussions come up.

 

[dennehy]

Players aren’t in the front office.

I’m 100% certain Johnson gets the final say and will be directing Poles to get him the players he wants. This is not dysfunction it’s how it should be.

That has nothing to do with a boss getting paid more that the people who work under him.

You're certain for what reason?

And the GMs main job is normally to select the players. Not sure why the coach picking is how it's supposed to be. Either way, it's always a collaborative process.

Johnson has never even the been the HC of any team at any level in his entire life, and now he is running the entire organization.

 

[Rise]

That has nothing to do with a boss getting paid more that the people who work under him.

You're certain for what reason?

And the GMs main job is normally to select the players. Not sure why the coach picking is how it's supposed to be. Either way, it's always a collaborative process.

Johnson has never even the been the HC of any team at any level in his entire life, and now he is running the entire organization.

it is a collaborative process I never said it wasn’t. But if you think Poles will sign, trade, or draft any player that Johnson doesn’t sign off on you’re wrong.

 

[dennehy]

it is a collaborative process I never said it wasn’t. But if you think Poles will sign, trade, or draft any player that Johnson doesn’t sign off on you’re wrong.

You think this is different from how it was with Eberflus?

Your original argument was that Johnson has the power because he gets paid more. Lots of coahces likely gets paid more than GMs, just like players get paid more coaches. That really doesn't have much bearing on the process used to select players.

 

[Salvaged Ship]

Johnson would not have taken this job if not assured he will have serious input in players brought in here. I am sure him and Poles will work together, discuss, and come to conclusions together.

 

[DanielCCSBears]

Are you seriously suggesting that Johnson will not have major input into what players are pursued or make the team?

I would expect any HC to have that input. However, especially in this situation, I fully expect Johnson to be involved in personnel decisions.

Yes he'll have input. But he won't have the same pull on decisions that someone like Jim Harbaugh, Andy Reid Pete Carroll other more established coaches would have.

Ultimately the decisions on personnel will be Ryan Poles judgement.

Let's not kid ourselves that there will be a massive change in the roster just because Johnson is here. I take nothing away from Johnson but there are coaches that have more influence.

Again though things are so bad on both lines they're not going to be fixed in one off season.

 

[Rise]

You think this is different from how it was with Eberflus?

Your original argument was that Johnson has the power because he gets paid more. Lots of coahces likely gets paid more than GMs, just like players get paid more coaches. That really doesn't have much bearing on the process used to select players.

Yes you idiot this is completely different than Eberflus. I can’t make myself more clear what I’m saying.

 

[Rise]

Yes he'll have input. But he won't have the same pull on decisions that someone like Jim Harbaugh, Andy Reid Pete Carroll other more established coaches would have.

Ultimately the decisions on personnel will be Ryan Poles judgement.

Let's not kid ourselves that there will be a massive change in the roster just because Johnson is here. I take nothing away from Johnson but there are coaches that have more influence.

Again though things are so bad on both lines they're not going to be fixed in one off season.

Zero chance Poles is going to make decisions that Johnson doesn’t not sign off on. You’re wrong.

 

[dennehy]

Yes you idiot this is comply different than Eberflus. I can’t make myself more clear what I’m saying.

You have no idea what is going on or what went on with Eberflus.

Almost every GM gets paid less than the HC, so that tard argument is tard.

Enjoy pretending that you have any clue how any of this works because you made collaborative decisions.

 

[Canth]

Yes he'll have input. But he won't have the same pull on decisions that someone like Jim Harbaugh, Andy Reid Pete Carroll other more established coaches would have.

Ultimately the decisions on personnel will be Ryan Poles judgement.

Let's not kid ourselves that there will be a massive change in the roster just because Johnson is here. I take nothing away from Johnson but there are coaches that have more influence.

Again though things are so bad on both lines they're not going to be fixed in one off season.

I think everyone agrees that the focus has to be on the trenches this offseason - for really real this time.

If Trey Smith really hits FA, he has to be the #1 target of the Bears.

I would expect Josh Sweat to be a target as well for the DL.

I would expect their focus to be OL and DL in the first 2 days of the draft.

The Bears 100% have the resources available to address both the starting OL and DL this offseason - should they choose to do so.

Now, I specifically am saying they have the resources to address putting together a vastly improved starting OL and DL. IMO, they don't have the resources to rebuild the entire thing including depth. But they can definitely make the moves to have a viable starting OL and DL.

IMO, no team ever has the depth they want across the board. Staying healthy is always critical to a team's success. Hell, a large reason why generally speaking half the playoff teams change every year can directly be tied to injuries and lack of depth. Very few teams are able to withstand losing key starters for long stretches of time.

 

[Rise]

You have no idea what is going on or what went on with Eberflus.

Almost every GM gets paid less than the HC, so that tard argument is tard.

Enjoy pretending that you have any clue how any of this works because you made collaborative decisions.

lol you think Eberflus and Johnson are the same. That’s all anyone needs to know about your stupid ass.

 

[dennehy]

lol you think Eberflus and Johnson are the same. That’s all anyone needs to know about your stupid ass.

Of course, straight to the strawman and name calling. No other recourse.

I can show you where you said that you know Johnson is the shot caller because he makes more money and you know that because you've been some meetings. But almost every HC makes more than their GM.

 

[dabears70]

Tell Mike martz cutler said f uck him

Greg Olsen also said fuk him.

 

[Rise]

Of course, straight to the strawman and name calling. No other recourse.

I can show you where you said that you know Johnson is the shot caller because he makes more money and you know that because you've been some meetings. But almost every HC makes more than their GM.

You talk about stawman and then proceed to present a strawman. You’re stupid I’ve already explained why. I’d have to break this down step by step and it’s pointless because you can’t comprehend it.

You think Poles has absolute power and Eberflus and Johnson are the same type of hire. I don’t. I believe end of the day Poles will do what Johnson wants if they disagree.

what else is their to say other than bickering back and forth? I’ll pass.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

Are you seriously suggesting that Johnson will not have major input into what players are pursued or make the team?

I would expect any HC to have that input. However, especially in this situation, I fully expect Johnson to be involved in personnel decisions.

Ask him if he thinks he could be the GM, or at least the head of scouting.

 

[TL1961]

Why are you so dumb?

I gave an opinion tha Allen is not as good as those three. Fans are acting like Allen is an elite defensive coordinator.

Regardless of Allen the defensive line is still a bottom 10 defensive line in the NFL.

Sweat is an average pass rusher, Dexter is a fringe starter. Billings is coming back from a devastating injury. And there's ZERO depth.

At the end of training camp the Bears had two healthy defensive tackles, Billings and Dexter. Poles then traded for a bottom of the roster DT from Cleveland, Chris Williams who was awful.

Pickens came back from injury and was nothing.

The Bears cannot count on Billings because of his injury. Argue about Dexter I don't care.

But let's just be honest and say there's one player who is healthy and belongs on an NFL roster at DT and that's Dexter.

I don't know how anyone can tout the defensive line heading into 2025. Depth along the defensive line is more important than any other position group and the Bears have none.

You are an idiot

First of all, nobody on this board said Dennis Allen is better than Spagnolo or Flores or Fangio. No one invoked those names or made any comparison whatsoever.

Secondly, you are saying the Bears should not be happy to get the best candidate available because sweat isn’t good enough or because so-and-so can’t cover or because they don’t have a top defensive tackle.

How the **** can you talk about someone being dumb? We are talking about the coaching hire and you are saying we should not be happy with the best available coach because we don’t have the best players.

That is so fucking ridiculously stupid even for you which is a pretty fucking high bar.

 

[dabears70]

it is a collaborative process I never said it wasn’t. But if you think Poles will sign, trade, or draft any player that Johnson doesn’t sign off on you’re wrong.

When you say "sign off on" if you mean he has final say then that's a no, but if you mean Poles would ask if this guy fits what Johnson wants on the team then yes he'll get his voice heard for sure. pretty sure all teams work like that.

 

[Dstone5553]

Players aren’t in the front office.

I’m 100% certain Johnson gets the final say and will be directing Poles to get him the players he wants. This is not dysfunction it’s how it should be.

100 % ??

Note to self....take Rise's comments with a grain of salt.

Johnson will have a say sure, but the FINAL decision will be Poles.

Not like I wouldn't want your scenario considering some of Poles' selections.