Ravens Harbaugh Fired

[PNW_PantherMan]

23 hours ago, frankw said:

Apparently rumors are Lamar Jackson has been unhappy with Harbaugh and the staff overall. I've largely been rather indifferent to Lamar but I don't see why he has that kind of organizational pull considering he can't even get over the playoff hump. If he continues to fail to move forward in the playoffs or fails to make the playoffs at all with a new staff he only has himself to blame. Regardless he is now putting the pressure squarely on his own shoulders. Good luck bud.

I agree but I think its a mix of two things.  One is that it's been 18 years so that change was going to come at some point anyways.  He's been there forever.  The 2nd is that they are heavily financially committed to Lamar Jackson, so its a chance to push all the chips to the middle of the table for them.  If it flops, they can say they did everything they could to get Lamar over the hump.  If they keep losing in the playoffs with Harbaugh they can't say that.

[Waldo]

23 hours ago, jtm said:

When Tepper bought the Panthers we all expected his wealth to be an advanatage because he could basically buy any coach or GM.  As we all know, it hasn't gone this way and if Tepper was smart, he'd give Harbaugh or Tomlin whatever they want to come here because these types of coaches would instantly change the culture.  

His wealth isn't his issue and he has blown chunks of it just not effectively. He is a terrible manager which includes hiring and control. Good managers let their people do their thing until they need to step in, that's not Tepper. He is also partial to snake oil salesmen and loves him some yes men.

He still hasn't shown the ability to work with someone with a giant and earned ego that wouldn't kiss the ring. Those guys have 'poor interviews'.