Scott Fitterer "best players will play"

[NAS]

It seems like a common sense statement, but a recent interview by Scott Fitterer and the tone in which he talks about the best players getting to play regardless of any other factors such as pay or seniority is truly hopeful.

It also signals that Scott has been anointed to have full control of the roster in all but the title as Rhule may stil have "final say", but given his failure in this area and being on the hot seat, I think he's deferring to Scott  more than anyone realizes.

 

 

Edited May 16, 2022 by NAS

[Jackie Lee]

Hopefully Scott and the coordinators force the decision on the final roster. Not sure how the game day inactive lists are gonna go, but Rhule might be at the point where he'll delegate everything except his job/salary to anyone in hopes of fielding a good team. Rhule could still end up being the obvious weak link in the whole situation but at least we're set up for interim HC's now. Tepper played nice in his pressers but we're obviously set up for cutting Rhule if he remains inadequate 

[Shocker]

Matt Rhule said this many times…this is pro football the best play regardless of contract or tenure with the team

[CRA]

4 minutes ago, Shocker said:

Matt Rhule said this many times…this is pro football the best play regardless of contract or tenure with the team

What if you have non-ideal arm length? 

[Mr. Scot]

To be fair, even in GM centric operations, head coaches still control the depth chart.

I do but in to the idea that Fitterer had increased influence over the offseason personnel process this year. Have a hard time imagining him making playing time decisions though.

[Jackie Lee]

10 minutes ago, Shocker said:

Matt Rhule said this many times…this is pro football the best play regardless of contract or tenure with the team

He surely appreciates the tenure of former college players and coaches regardless of their ability to perform at an NFL level. He doesn't care about our team, he just lucked out on a job and is gonna wear it out until he gets fired

[poundaway]

1 hour ago, NAS said:

It seems like a common sense statement, but a recent interview by Scott Fitterer and the tone in which he talks about the best players getting to play regardless of any other factors such as pay or seniority is truly hopeful.

It also signals that Scott has been anointed to have full control of the roster in all but the title as Rhule may stil have "final say", but given his failure in this area and being on the hot seat, I think he's deferring to Scott  more than anyone realizes.

 

 

Not sure what you're saying.

Fitt said the best player will play, so Fitt has more power? 
Sooo Fitt decides who plays now?
How does this translate to who controls the roster?

It was collaborative last year.  Its collaborative this year.   
Rhule still has final say on the roster, and his contract hasn't changed.  I don't see Fitt deciding who will play.

[kungfoodude]

1 hour ago, Jackie Lee said:

Hopefully Scott and the coordinators force the decision on the final roster. Not sure how the game day inactive lists are gonna go, but Rhule might be at the point where he'll delegate everything except his job/salary to anyone in hopes of fielding a good team. Rhule could still end up being the obvious weak link in the whole situation but at least we're set up for interim HC's now. Tepper played nice in his pressers but we're obviously set up for cutting Rhule if he remains inadequate 

If you are in a situation where a FO is literally forcing players on a coach, it's time for someone to go.

[Jackie Lee]

8 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

If you are in a situation where a FO is literally forcing players on a coach, it's time for someone to go.

Last 2 years reeked of some Chip Kelly BS. Didn't take the Eagles 7 years to win the super bowl once they got rid of him and his total control of the roster demand

[shaq]

 

Wow so amazed this is an absolutely game changing idea.

[onmyown]

snow gonna run that D and Mc taking over the O and new qb

will there honestly be a difference if Rhule shows up or not? I wonder

[OldhamA]

Good lord you people have a pathological hatred of Rhule.

Edited May 16, 2022 by OldhamA

[Jon Snow]

He's just repeating what the coach and team's philosophy is. What's the issue here?

[Mr. Scot]

12 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

He's just repeating what the coach and team's philosophy is. What's the issue here?

Remember the story that the Panthers were considered the least "merit-based" team in the league when it came to playing time? Likewise the saying that we had guys starting on our roster who wouldn't even make a team elsewhere?

That's why something like this gets said.