I come to praise Chris Ballard, not to bury him.

[Oldcolt]

Originally Posted by apballin

And I still don’t believe he’s ever forced his hand and gotten the QB he solely wanted. He leaves a lot of creative control of QB choice up to the coach because they want this harmonious work place unlike they had with Grigson

If this is true than we are in more trouble than I ever thought. Of course he takes what the coach wants into consideration, I am sure he also runs it by the owner, but if he doesn't make the final decision who does? He kept Banogu on the team for years and the coaches kept making him a healthy scratch. That doesn't scream to me letting the coach make decisions on players. In the scenario you postulate, where decisions are made by multiple people, nobody is in charge and we are essentially rudderless. I am not saying you are wrong but if you are correct, jeez.

[apballin]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

If this is true than we are in more trouble than I ever thought. Of course he takes what the coach wants into consideration, I am sure he also runs it by the owner, but if he doesn't make the final decision who does? He kept Banogu on the team for years and the coaches kept making him a healthy scratch. That doesn't scream to me letting the coach make decisions on players. In the scenario you postulate, where decisions are made by multiple people, nobody is in charge and we are essentially rudderless. I am not saying you are wrong but if you are correct, jeez.

So you’re telling me he wanted to sign,

Xavien Howard

Mike Hilton

Germaine Pratt

I’m guessing Anarumo went to him and said this is what I need if you want my system to work because none of these are moves that would match Ballards tendencies

[Oldcolt]

I am not saying that GMs don't let coaches sway them on certain players. I am saying when it is the most important position on the team, a position that affects the entire organization and how it is perceived the buck does not stop with the coach that 'loves' some QB for whatever reason. The GM makes that call, most likely in close consultation with the owner. Unless he is overuled by the owner he owns it in my view. Quarterbacks are different than other positions.