Is J-Rich setting Fox, err us, up?

[top dawg]

Guys, you just have to know that the Big Cat has his paws all in the middle of this youth/cut-the-fat movement? No way Fox and Hurney are getting all "creative" by themselves. With all these major decisions, I am thinking that with the slightest bit of marginal success next year---which still has a good shot at happening, considering the schedule---Fox will get an extension. I think that even if we have another 8-8 season (possibly 7-9, 6-10), then Fox will not be going anywhere for years to come, because J-Rich is going to have to shoulder some a sizable part of that blame.

Do you really think that he's going to get rid of Fox (not saying that we should, depending), unless we completely bomb?

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I don't know what an owner would have to gain by setting his head coach up for failure. If he wanted him gone, he could make that happen right now.

[pstall]

On a very simplistic level it's very obvious. Reduce as much going out as you can. Keep young, cheap and hopefully hungry guys. Let Fox coach his last year so you aren't paying him to play golf or surf.

Give the next crew alot of room with the next Cap. Help out your fellow owners by NOT jacking up the market for FA's.

Keep costs down for two years and have it in 2012. Yes. That's TWO years from now.

[Jangler]

By JR getting rid of his sons it sent a message that the sentimentality of this team will not stand anymore. He is fixing what has gotten out of hand. I think the only thing that saves Fox' job is a NFC championship appearance or Superbowl appearance. Anything less and I really believe he will be gone.

[top dawg]

I don't know what an owner would have to gain by setting his head coach up for failure. If he wanted him gone, he could make that happen right now.

This thread isn't about setting Fox up for failure. If you think about it, it's about setting him up for success---not only in J-Rich's mind, but the team's and fans' minds.

[Wither]

Jesus, this theory is one of the most retarded, ever. The sad part is I like you top dawg.

[brainless wuss]

Do we really know why JR and his sons split?

[top dawg]

By JR getting rid of his sons it sent a message that the sentimentality of this team will not stand anymore. He is fixing what has gotten out of hand. I think the only thing that saves Fox' job is a NFC championship appearance or Superbowl appearance. Anything less and I really believe he will be gone.

So, what you're saying is that you think he is "setting Fox up for failure", because I don't think that it's realistic to think we'll make it to the championship next season, much less the Super Bowl, with all of the changes that are taking place. Do you think that this is realistic? Come on. It's nice to dream, but I know that J-Rich is a practical guy, and with a new starter at QB, no veteran threat opposite Smith, and a totally new D-line, I am thinking that J-Rich is lowering the expectations for the short term (i.e., this coming season), but raising them for the foreseeable future.

[top dawg]

Jesus, this theory is one of the most retarded, ever. The sad part is I like you top dawg.

Are you guys just missing the point? I am saying that Richardson is more than likely going to give Fox an extension, even if the season is sub par in the minds of the fans.

[Lout]

On a very simplistic level it's very obvious. Reduce as much going out as you can. Keep young, cheap and hopefully hungry guys. Let Fox coach his last year so you aren't paying him to play golf or surf.

Give the next crew alot of room with the next Cap. Help out your fellow owners by NOT jacking up the market for FA's.

Keep costs down for two years and have it in 2012. Yes. That's TWO years from now.

My thoughts exactly. I don't see why people can't see this scenario..

[PhillyB]

oh cool, baseless speculation

[top dawg]

Jesus, this theory is one of the most retarded, ever. The sad part is I like you top dawg.

BTW, everyone has a bad day, even the Top Dawg.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Are you guys just missing the point? I am saying that Richardson is more than likely going to give Fox an extension, even if the season is sub par in the minds of the fans.

Maybe it's the phrase "setting Fox up" that is throwing us off -- did you mean it in a negative way (in the way the phrase is most often used)?

[Jangler]

I believe the team is better now than a week ago so no, I don't think he is setting him up. JR wants to be like the Steelers and probably a little like the Patriots. And they get rid of players. This is something that had to be done, from a business point of view.