tsiguy96
12-28-2010, 07:07 AM
Mike - You mentioned that the strong possibility exists that Elway would be hired as a director of football operations and Brian Xanders as the decision-making GM. Is this the right move for the franchise considering the appearance that Xanders was part of the player-personnel problems of the past two drafts?
-- Chad Emery, Richmond, Va.
Chad - Xanders understands the jury is out on him. He did work closely with McDaniels the past two years in the player-evaluation and roster-building process. But there are a couple reasons why Xanders will get a chance to continue his job.
One, everyone in the game speaks highly of him. He has all the qualifications, having worked in nearly every front-office department, and also has coaching experience with Dan Reeves and Wade Phillips in Atlanta. There is something about
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the way Xanders conducts himself that appeals to people within the industry. That includes Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and his right-hand man Joe Ellis. Xanders works hard and has an easy manner.
There is also a genuine belief by Bowlen and Ellis that Xanders can take the good from McDaniels' evaluation system, and discard the bad.
Much attention has been paid to the personnel gaffes of Peyton Hillis, Jarvis Green and Alphonso Smith. But McDaniels' system also saw Mario Haggan as a starting linebacker and not just a special teamer. It brought some solid players in Justin Bannan, Andre' Goodman and Brandon Lloyd.
Tim Tebow will always be part of McDaniels' legacy here. Selecting system-specific players is a concept that figures to become more popular in the league. McDaniels wasn't fired because of his personnel decisions. He was dismissed prematurely because of a cheating scandal. Without videogate, McDaniels may still have been fired at season's end because it became apparent his temperament wasn't well suited to motivate a team of men. But McDaniels isn't gone because he lacked brains. He's got big brains, big ol' football brains.
I think Xanders will be more thorough in the evaluation process than McDaniels and more patient with a player's development. Xanders' added responsibility will mean becoming more decisive. But that's always the biggest adjustment a person has to make when he becomes a boss for the first time.
same article lostknight posted, but this is a different, relevant topic. this guy i think deserves a chance, and given his experience in scouting and personnel as well as idea on how to build a team (through the draft, as stated in his interview yesterday, which also stated his experience) there is no need to jump off a cliff if hes given a real opportunity to run the show.
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-- Chad Emery, Richmond, Va.
Chad - Xanders understands the jury is out on him. He did work closely with McDaniels the past two years in the player-evaluation and roster-building process. But there are a couple reasons why Xanders will get a chance to continue his job.
One, everyone in the game speaks highly of him. He has all the qualifications, having worked in nearly every front-office department, and also has coaching experience with Dan Reeves and Wade Phillips in Atlanta. There is something about
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the way Xanders conducts himself that appeals to people within the industry. That includes Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and his right-hand man Joe Ellis. Xanders works hard and has an easy manner.
There is also a genuine belief by Bowlen and Ellis that Xanders can take the good from McDaniels' evaluation system, and discard the bad.
Much attention has been paid to the personnel gaffes of Peyton Hillis, Jarvis Green and Alphonso Smith. But McDaniels' system also saw Mario Haggan as a starting linebacker and not just a special teamer. It brought some solid players in Justin Bannan, Andre' Goodman and Brandon Lloyd.
Tim Tebow will always be part of McDaniels' legacy here. Selecting system-specific players is a concept that figures to become more popular in the league. McDaniels wasn't fired because of his personnel decisions. He was dismissed prematurely because of a cheating scandal. Without videogate, McDaniels may still have been fired at season's end because it became apparent his temperament wasn't well suited to motivate a team of men. But McDaniels isn't gone because he lacked brains. He's got big brains, big ol' football brains.
I think Xanders will be more thorough in the evaluation process than McDaniels and more patient with a player's development. Xanders' added responsibility will mean becoming more decisive. But that's always the biggest adjustment a person has to make when he becomes a boss for the first time.
same article lostknight posted, but this is a different, relevant topic. this guy i think deserves a chance, and given his experience in scouting and personnel as well as idea on how to build a team (through the draft, as stated in his interview yesterday, which also stated his experience) there is no need to jump off a cliff if hes given a real opportunity to run the show.
rest of article:
http://www.denverpost.com/broncosmailbag