Washington bringing in Polian

[Mr. Scot]

Not Bill, his son.

Interesting in that Washington now not only has the Panthers former GM but also the son of their original GM.

Heck, they even got a guy who was a candidate to replace Hurney at one point. All they're missing is Jerry Richardson having an ownership stake.

Also this note from JP Finlay on Mayhew...

If everything you know about Chris Polian is that he's Bill's son, you're on par with most people.

Chris took over for his dad as Colts GM in 2009. Didn't go so well. He was fired two years later and there were several reports that he created a toxic culture.

Edited February 15, 2021 by Mr. Scot

[45catfan]

Why did they hire Hurney again?  It seems like they are undercutting him with every front office hire.  Seemingly a cushy job as more people are brought on board and have his duties delegated away.  Ron's personal emotional support coordinator?

[Waldo]

In 2 or 3 years the implosion will be epic.

[Mr. Scot]

17 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Why did they hire Hurney again?  It seems like they are undercutting him with every front office hire.  Seemingly a cushy job as more people are brought on board and have his duties delegated away.  Ron's personal emotional support coordinator?

What I find funny is that Marty and the Polians are at very opposite ends of the emotional spectrum.

Marty is generally considered to be a nice guy (some might say "pushover") who tends to remain cool and doesn't make enemies. On the flipside, once during a particularly contentious negotiation, Bill Polian picked up a chair and threw it at an agent. 

Pretty sure there was also a story that Chris threw a punch at someone in the Colts stadium, a reporter if memory serves. That might also have been Bill but I think it was Chris or at the very least Chris was involved.

Jerry Richardson reportedly used to write the word "CALM" in big letters on a piece of paper and flash it at Polian during meetings and negotiations at times when it looked like he was starting to lose it. The contrast in styles between Richardson's southern cool and Polian's Northeast attitude was said to be one of the reasons why they parted ways. Then Richardson hired Dave Gettleman (and ultimately parted ways with him too).

Edited February 15, 2021 by Mr. Scot

[Ricky Spanish]

That organization and it's style of football is really going to take the 90's by storm. 

[TheProcess]

Rivera, Hurney, and Polian Jr. all working for Dan Snyder.

Get the popcorn out boys, this will be fun to watch.

Edited February 15, 2021 by TheProcess

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, TheProcess said:

Rivera, Hurney, and Polian Jr. all working for Dan Snyder.

Get the popcorn out boys, this will be fun to watch.

Not to worry. They also have a GM in the middle of everything who can help sort it all out.

(specifically, the GM who built the Lions team that went 0-16)

[Mr. Scot]

7 minutes ago, Ricky Spanish said:

That organization and it's style of football is really going to take the 90's by storm. 

I normally try to accept all possibilities, but if that team is anything but a grade A sh-t show I'm seriously gonna wonder how.

I suppose they could consult with the Dark Prince but I think he's busy trying to help Belichick with his rebuild right now.

Edited February 15, 2021 by Mr. Scot

[Shotgun]

22 minutes ago, Waldo said:

In 2 or 3 months the implosion will be epic.

Fixed

[thefuzz]

Gonna be honest, I like Ron as a human being...but he's continuing to fall further and further down the list of smart football people.

I swear man, come on Ron.

[45catfan]

6 minutes ago, TheProcess said:

Rivera, Hurney, and Polian Jr. all working for Dan Snyder.

Get the popcorn out boys, this will be fun to watch.

[TheCasillas]

Incoming new owner : Jerry Richardson

[Mr. Scot]

For the record, Chris Polian does have some experience as a Director of Pro Personnel. He served as one from 2013 to 2020.

In Jacksonville...

...till they fired him.

[Catsfan69]

We should have never let Bill get away.