Point of clarification (GM search)

[magnus]

yeah I don't think this sort of thing even matters until meetings.

[PhillyB]

clinkscales? hire him just for having that name

[Mr. Scot]

Clinkscales justice?

(doesn't really work, does it?)

[Gabeking]

Clinkscales justice?

(doesn't really work, does it?)

I'd rather have "Ross is bossin"

[Mr. Scot]

I'd rather have "Ross is bossin"

"Gettleman" doesn't really lend itself to this either, does it?

[Gabeking]

"Gettleman" doesn't really lend itself to this either, does it?

"Gettleman be betterin' "...??? Obviously that'll just have to resort to the generic "Magic"

[chknwing]

of course this gm search is going to take a long time because the guy thats put in charge of the search wants to keep getting paid. once he hires a gm, hes job is finished.

[Woodie]

All of the statements we've been hearing about GM candidates have been hearsay and speculation.

Neither Ernie Accorsi nor Jerry Richardson has made any official statement.

I put more stock in some than others , but at this point its all still rumor.

The mistake you're making is thinking that only official statements mean something is true. In reality, there is always A LOT of behind the scenes talk and networking that is common knowledge in league circles but can't be reported as anything but rumors or speculation. Don't forget, teams cannot "officially" talk about someone that is currently under contract with another club, so unless JR wants to incur some steep penalties, nobody associated with the Panthers can make any sort of official comment on these current rounds of rumors...which they wouldn't do anyway untill they are ready to announce a hiring.

So yeah, I have no doubt that there is far more than simple speculation on the leading candidates by the talking heads...particularly since we keep hearing very similar things by different reporters. Although I do somewhat dismiss Yas's putting Beane out there since in all liklihood, he talked to one of his old contacts with the Panthers and was simply told that sure, Beane would be considered (which is likely to be more of a courtesy than serious interest, considering JR's lack of patients and sense of urgency to win while he can still enjoy it...i.e. not willing to wait out Beane's huge learning curve).

With all that said, right now, all we're seeing is the process. Even if everything we have heard is 100% accurate, it's all still just preliminary, and a very fluid situation. So no matter who we like now, someone else may come along and blow JR's socks off, or someone else may come in and give an underwhelming interview.

[Mr. Scot]

The mistake you're making is thinking that only official statements mean something is true. In reality, there is always A LOT of behind the scenes talk and networking that is common knowledge in league circles but can't be reported as anything but rumors or speculation. Don't forget, teams cannot "officially" talk about someone that is currently under contract with another club, so unless JR wants to incur some steep penalties, nobody associated with the Panthers can make any sort of official comment on these current rounds of rumors...which they wouldn't do anyway untill they are ready to announce a hiring.

So yeah, I have no doubt that there is far more than simple speculation on the leading candidates by the talking heads...particularly since we keep hearing very similar things by different reporters. Although I do somewhat dismiss Yas's putting Beane out there since in all liklihood, he talked to one of his old contacts with the Panthers and was simply told that sure, Beane would be considered (which is likely to be more of a courtesy than serious interest, considering JR's lack of patients and sense of urgency to win while he can still enjoy it...i.e. not willing to wait out Beane's huge learning curve).

With all that said, right now, all we're seeing is the process. Even if everything we have heard is 100% accurate, it's all still just preliminary, and a very fluid situation. So no matter who we like now, someone else may come along and blow JR's socks off, or someone else may come in and give an underwhelming interview.

Actually I acknowledged that it could be true.

The problem is this. "Reporting" is a very loosely used term these days. Some talking head speculates on what might happen, his speculation gets "reported" as what's likely to happen, and by the time it makes it around the cycle it's a stone cold lock, despite the fact that nobody actually involved in the situation ever said a single word.

That's sports journalism these days, sadly.

[Woodie]

Actually I acknowledged that it could be true.

The problem is this. "Reporting" is a very loosely used term these days. Some talking head speculates on what might happen, his speculation gets "reported" as what's likely to happen, and by the time it makes it around the cycle it's a stone cold lock, despite the fact that nobody actually involved in the situation ever said a single word.

That's sports journalism these days, sadly.

But the thing is that we don't know whether or not someone involved with the situation has said anything. Like I said, things are talked about behind closed doors that we fans never hear about. So just because we don't get an official report doesn't mean there isn't real talk.

However, I do agree that sometimes things get reported that are based on nothing more that the reporters' imagination and their trying to connect the dots. The problem, though, is that we are not privvy to the backdoor discussions, and can only take what is reported at face value. But until an official decision is made, at least the rumors and speculation provides some discussion points for us.

[Catalyst]

I hope we act quickly if Rivera is fired. We don't want to miss out on the top-tier head coaching candidates.

[MadHatter]

I think the GM will be hired quickly. The evaluation and search has been ongoing for a while now.

[GAme]

The Clinkscale Redemption

[csx]

Reporter needs something to write about.

Reporter talks to other reporters or team employees with no knowledge or authority on anyting, topic of situation where Beene being promoted comes up.

There you have your "talk" to report about.