11-10-2022, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Chaka
I can think of a couple of somewhat similar circumstances, albeit not head coaching situations. Unfortunately, neither worked out particularly well
Mike Mayock - Took over the Raiders GM position several seasons ago after a long broadcasting career. Fired earlier this year.
Bo Schembechler - Became president of MLB's Detroit Tigers in 1990, after a long college football coaching career. Fired two years later.
Not sure what all of this means, other than there have been a few situations where pro teams have brought in outsiders into important positions without any direct prior experience.
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Yeah, it has happened more often for GM roles.
Matt Millen is another example for GM's.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Millen
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In 2001, Millen left broadcasting to assume the job of the Detroit Lions' CEO and de facto general manager. At that time, Millen had no prior player development or front office experience. When first approached by owner William Clay Ford, Sr. about the job, Millen told him "Mr. Ford, I really appreciate this, but I'm not qualified." Ford responded "You're smart. You'll figure it out."
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