Mr teX
Hall of Fame
Brady was into all that team stuff hence why he was taking well below the salary he could command for so many years. He’s the reason why that dynasty lasted as long as it did.
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Brady was into all that team stuff hence why he was taking well below the salary he could command for so many years. He’s the reason why that dynasty lasted as long as it did.
banned1976
sleeper mode
All I know is, I think Easterby is under-qualified and over-paid to hold the position he does within the organization and I believe he holds too much sway over personnel decisions. That said, I don't know these things are fact nor do I own any portion of the team. The only control I have over the matter is whether or not I support the team.
Hopefully they got the GM right and the get the HC right. If they did and they do, I don't care what the McNair's do about Easterby.
Hopefully they got the GM right and the get the HC right. If they did and they do, I don't care what the McNair's do about Easterby.
I heard that. I thought he said it was his opinion, not inside information.
Thank you Peter King for making my tough day a little easier.
True. But would he have been onboard if Easterby told him that Gronk partied too much and needed to be cut?
In other words, if Easterby walked into Belichick's office trying to suggest "personnel changes", Belichick would cut him off at the knees like a sleeve on a hoodie.
So there you are assuming Easterby got anyone cut or traded. That's cool. That's fine. I'd just hate to fire somebody for something he didn't do.
Okay. That's fair. My point is he had a different role with the Patriots. It doesn't matter if Brady was onboard because he would never be an interim GM with the Patriots. He would never be over football operations with the Patriots. You can't play devil's advocate on this topic because his role is totally different than it was with the Patriots or Chiefs.
IF this is true. What are the odds he ends up in Jacksonville with Urban Meyer? Maybe with Easterby around, Meyer can achieve that work-life balance to avoid his health issues.
TexansBull
Hall of Fame
I think Brady was saying is that God heard the team’s prayers because the Seahawks threw for the touchdown and got intercepted instead of having Marshawn Lynch run it in for the easy TD. Only believable explanation for that play call. The praying the preacher influenced worked.
Again, it's because of the way Easterby is being perceived that he is even an issue here.
The way he's being perceived is totally different than the way he was perceived in New England regardless what his title was.
All the stuff being laid at his feet are things that have been Texans problems before he was here & most likely will be here when he's gone. Just like all the other scapegoats that have gone through in the past.
So yes, when someone says, "I bet tom Brady would..." I feel a reply like "Brady was cool with him." Is appropriate.
wildroot
Rookie
I think whether Easterby is at fault for whatever he's being blamed for (or not), it's to the point where the only way to get the widespread and vociferous outrage that's being expressed by everyone, behind us. He needs to take one for the team and be gone. It's not going to go away...players, coaches, head coaching candidates, personnel & salary cap people, all of them, they're not going to want to come here as long as Easterby is around. Fire him, let him resign, whatever...but he's got to be shown the door. I'm sure he's expecting it, he's got to be. But just do it and be done with it once and for all so we can move on.
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austins23
Hall of Fame
Team, yes. Easterby, not so much.
Mr teX
Hall of Fame
Team culture buddy
whodknee
Working Class Hero
Patriot "tree" Time for Easterby to "leave" see what I did there
SnakeEyes
Under NRG
We can call him what he kinda is...
Darth Sidious
An evil mastermind who is lurking in the background. Controlling things as he wants.
SnakeEyes
Under NRG
Not seeing it as true unless he quits.
Here is what Peter King said:
texanhead08
All Pro
In the SI article it said 90% of the people in the building didn't trust Easterby. If that isn't a toxic work environment I don't know what is.
KoolAid Sipper
AFCEVET
I get your point but if the Texans had problems before Jack E, what exactly has he contributed to making things better? From VP of Team Development to VP of Football Operations, Jack is very much an opportunist and probably fool's gold. And no matter how he received the titles/responsibilities, he has input where he most believe he shouldn't. Not that OB was the brightest in evaluations but look at what he says regarding Easterby in a Sept 2019 Chronicle article, "He’s got a great energy about him and he’s very bright. Great organizational knowledge of how to structure an organization,” the sixth-year coach said. “Everything from the cafeteria to the weight room to contracts to roster decisions. He has a good knowledge of football, personnel, skill sets, what we’re looking for." Where did Easterby learn those things especially on the contracts, personnel, roster decisions and skill sets? My opinion is Jack's influence is more about the ineptitude of the Texans and I'm not confident that it (the ineptitude) changes any time soon.
Texazan
Our HOF 34
Winner winner chicken dinner.
According to Belichick when Jack got on the flight to HST he sure as sh*t didnt have those skill sets. I'll take BB word all day on that.
I wonder who the next guy to blame will be? 1st BOB then Easterby. Next....
Fact is this is all on ownership, what I find most amusing is fans wanting to get rid of all things Foxboro, but Caserio just signed a big 6 yr deal.
This should make for some great entertainment.
Fact is this is all on ownership, what I find most amusing is fans wanting to get rid of all things Foxboro, but Caserio just signed a big 6 yr deal.
This should make for some great entertainment.
That is the issue. Even if Easterby's influence is exaggerated. At the end of the day, what qualifies him for those roles/responsibilities with the Texans? Also, if he still has his role as Shaman, minister or counselor and players are sharing private details with him, if he's involved with personnel or roster decisions, isn't that a conflict of interest? It's just a total mess and it starts with Cal. So much for that flat org structure.
Nice Hogan's Heroes reference. That should be the motto of the Texans. They know nothing. They see nothing.
Mr. White
Retired OLine Coach
Yo must be talking about some other Cal. The one we've got doesn't know whether to **** or wind his watch.
Thorn
Dirty Old Man
So, in other words, the Texans are (at least so far) an ineffective football organization run by folks who don't know crapola about what they're doing.
Shocking! What a revelation!
I can't wait for the announcement of our new head coach which will come from the Patriots staff. This is sure to surprise everyone!
Texaninlild
Veteran
For most folks I 'ass'ume that Easterby needs to go and a strong coach should be hired. Moving DW4 is not a smart move unless he becomes James Harden like, which I do not see. In order to get a strong coach Easterby probably needs to go ASAP.
zshawn10
All Pro
Texans mailbag: Answering your questions on the Watson-Easterby drama
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Texansballer74
The Marine
Texansballer74
The Marine
banned1976
sleeper mode
Whomp-whomp.Texans mailbag: Answering your questions on the Watson-Easterby drama
The Chronicle's John McClain answers readers' questions after another busy week of ...www.houstonchronicle.com
Just get us a head coach, Cal, that's all I care about. Although I don't think that's going to happen until the end of next week, at the earliest.
Texazan
Our HOF 34
QuiGonGinNTonic
Waterboy
saw that coming
SnakeEyes
Under NRG
Apparently you don't want a GM who has built 3 SB teams, won multiple AFC Championships and picked more pro bowl players in late rounds than maybe anyone in the NFL. Yes, he helped Hoodie with ALL of that.
The Patriots Way is an easy way to say everyone knows what they do and how to do it. Have you seen the video "Do Your Job"? It shows that when you have a staff and players who know when and what to do you have a very high odds of winning. Here, I went and got the link to the video for you.
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING wrong with how stuff is done. And 6 SB wins, 3 with OUR GM working with Hoodie, say it's very effective.
Mr. White
Retired OLine Coach
I was really hoping Cal was smarter than he looks. No such luck. He needs to sell the team before he squanders his dad's fortunes.
Mr teX
Hall of Fame
None of this has any chance of happening.
Bigger man than I thought. May be the right guy to lead the Texans.
I've never accused you of such a thing.
I'm just asking you to back up the claim YOU keep making: "SI/PFT/NBC Easterby character assassination hit pieces"
Neither Duck Duck Go nor Google support anything you are saying in any sort of way.
I'm not here to argue about it. I'm sincere in requesting some sort of substantial information so I see the bigger picture.
It's okay if it's just your opinion. I'm not going to call you out for it. Why do you seem to get emotional for a simple request to help me comprehend your oft-repeated claim?
If it really is a hit piece, then I want to know so I'm not out there running my mouth without evidence. That's all I'm asking. We are on the same side.
Not at all. I'm just having fun. Aren't you?
I think both Easterby and Deshaun will still be here in September 2021.
Think about it:
Trade Deshaun and the Texans experience a fan revolt that they might never recover from, especially if it's a domino-effect to JJ getting pissed and leaving. Even casual fans see JJ as a hero. So keep Deshaun at all costs.
Fire Jack and Cal appears to bend to the will of players and fan/media pressure. He would appear weak as an owner. Maybe even upset his new GM in the process.
So figure out a way to make Watson somewhat happy - i.e. hire EB as HC - and move Easterby to VP of concessions or whatever (or even give him Jamey's job when he leaves).
JMO, of course, but Cal has painted himself into a corner.
Think about it:
Trade Deshaun and the Texans experience a fan revolt that they might never recover from, especially if it's a domino-effect to JJ getting pissed and leaving. Even casual fans see JJ as a hero. So keep Deshaun at all costs.
Fire Jack and Cal appears to bend to the will of players and fan/media pressure. He would appear weak as an owner. Maybe even upset his new GM in the process.
So figure out a way to make Watson somewhat happy - i.e. hire EB as HC - and move Easterby to VP of concessions or whatever (or even give him Jamey's job when he leaves).
JMO, of course, but Cal has painted himself into a corner.
Texansballer74
The Marine
Texian
Hall of Fame
Let's review the timeline, it may not mean anything to you but it does to me.I've never accused you of such a thing.
I'm just asking you to back up the claim YOU keep making: "SI/PFT/NBC Easterby character assassination hit pieces"
Neither Duck Duck Go nor Google support anything you are saying in any sort of way.
I'm not here to argue about it. I'm sincere in requesting some sort of substantial information so I see the bigger picture.
It's okay if it's just your opinion. I'm not going to call you out for it. Why do you seem to get emotional for a simple request to help me comprehend your oft-repeated claim?
If it really is a hit piece, then I want to know so I'm not out there running my mouth without evidence. That's all I'm asking. We are on the same side.
Not at all. I'm just having fun. Aren't you?
Nov. 3 - US election
Nov. 7 - Amy Palcic on her social media accounts congratulating and promoting Kamala Harris.
Nov. 11 - Palcic fired for not being a "Cultural Fit"
Personal Note: How does your award winning, well liked, most appreciated VP of Public Relations get fired for not being a "Cultural Fit"? Firing someone for political differences is just plain wrong, mean and nasty. I'm sorry but to me this has Janice McNair's doings all over it (AGAIN).
Many of Amy's media friends reached out to Amy the day of her firing (as noted by Amy on her social media). By the end of the day the cockroaches at NBC/SI/PFT were coming out of the woodwork with pitchforks and fire ready to tar feather Jack Easterby:
Former Patriots chaplain Jack Easterby is at it again down in Houston | RSN (nbcsports.com)
Texans fire top P.R. executive, citing lack of "cultural fit" - ProFootballTalk (nbcsports.com)
Jack Easterby's rise to power and mismanagement of Houston Texans - Sports Illustrated
Peter King: Texans exec Jack Easterby a ‘hated man’ (radio.com)
Now I ask, when was the last time there was this much brouhaha about a culture coach/Chaplin and a public relation exec?
Look I don't like Jack Easterby, never have. However when I started reading and watching the first articles about Jack I thought WOW this is yellow journalism, these guys are not reporting they are really going after Easterby. They're trying to do personal harm. Then when it was reported that Rootes fired Amy they did not retract their stories or apologize they just poured on more gasoline on their Easterby fires.
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I don't disagree with you about so much smoke about an unknown exec and a character coach. Which is why all of this is so weird.
Easterby was already in the media before the election, tho'. He was being called out for tampering, and was already on their radar for lying about his credentials in various places. He left NE in a huff because the Kraft scandal. He lied about them offering a lifetime contract. But, there are many articles praising the guy before all this stuff. It's absolutely bizarre.
I'll read your links when I get home. Thanks for taking the time to post a reply. Honestly, there's no desire to argue, but like I said, I want more information because this entire situation is almost Twilight Zone.
Texian
Hall of Fame
Have another read I did some editing. Simple question, what was the cultural fit or lack of that got Amy Palcic fired?