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Opoponax50 wrote: Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:39 am If he's capable of adding anything to this franchise he needs to be in the building nearly every day, just like everyone else. You can't get on Zoom once or twice a week and show up for a few months during the offseason and expect to have any impact. He needs to either be all the way in or he needs to sit back, shut his mouth, and collect an absurd amount of money from his investment.

chucker wrote: Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:43 am How did you feel about Bo Jackson's part time role?

If a guy can add something, I'm happy to have him add something. Just because he's not there every day doesn't mean he can't make any positive contribution.

Opoponax50 wrote: Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:36 am Yep. All kinds of bullshit mouth flapping is going to happen prior to the draft, but there's no doubt who the pick is going to be.

I'm now going to curse us and say this: Even we couldn't f*** this one up.

chucker wrote: Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:43 am How did you feel about Bo Jackson's part time role?

If a guy can add something, I'm happy to have him add something. Just because he's not there every day doesn't mean he can't make any positive contribution.

Jeevo wrote: Thu Jan 08, 2026 11:58 am It all depends on what his role is, and it would be nice to have a firm answer on that.

BoKnows81 wrote: Wed Jan 07, 2026 9:49 am It's unreal the amount of people that dont believe you can address multiple pieces of your team at once with a competent staff. But whoever doesn't believe it begins with getting your QB is 100% wrong. Especially when there is one staring you in the face.

chucker wrote: Thu Jan 08, 2026 1:50 pm For now, it's involvement in the head coaching search. I know some people want that to be Spytek alone, but I want Spytek to be able to work with someone on that instead of doing it alone. I've hired lots of people and I like involving others in the process, even if I'm the one making the decision. I value the opinions of others - even ones that contradict mine and contradict the decision I ultimately make.

BoKnows81 wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 7:09 am That last sentence though. Our beloved part owner needs to take note.

Falcons hired Matt Ryan as President of Football. Ryan spent 14 of his 15 years in the NFL as a player with the Falcons, winning the MVP in 2016 and making four Pro Bowls. He signed a one-day contract to retire with the organization and was inducted into the Falcons’ ring of honor in 2024. Ryan is putting his reputation on the line in taking a job many believe was created specifically for him as the Falcons’ President of Football. He’s been granted full control with final say over all football decisions, including leading the search for the team’s next head coach and general manager. Ryan will pause his broadcasting career at CBS while he takes over the Falcons.[/i]

RickRyb wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 9:45 am The main difference in the two situations is Ryan has been hired as an employee of the Falcons, as Brady is an owner with no specific known role and is not an employee . . . but the thought process is the same.

Attyla wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 9:52 am yep, I believe Ryan has to step away from the booth as an employee of a team. Owner in the booth? That was a first time thing so they made an executive decision to allow it with some limitations. That said, get Brady to Vegas so we can get him with Mendoza in a couple months so they do what they can to get the kid ramped up.

Attyla wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 9:52 am yep, I believe Ryan has to step away from the booth as an employee of a team. Owner in the booth? That was a first time thing so they made an executive decision to allow it with some limitations. That said, get Brady to Vegas so we can get him with Mendoza in a couple months so they do what they can to get the kid ramped up.

Dr Death wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 10:05 am I'm not a Brady fan, for obvious/selfish/childish reasons. But, if I can have him mentoring/working with Mendoza..... hell fcking yes!

Attyla wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 10:12 am I get why some people hate Brady. Success rubs some wrong if they are not supporting that organization. I had an irrational hatred for Rothlesburger and admit it freely but I grew up hating the Steelers. Some hate him because he cost us a SB berth (even though he had nothing to do with it) and some hate him because he gets beautiful women to bang his ass. I am sure there are other reasons.

Me, I hate our goober owner and what he has done to the team so I want someone else to pinch hit for that clown. And I am willing to try pretty much anything. Get Brady and Spytek to begin the process of our head coach, prepping for our new golden boy and draft like motherfckers. Buy us a line and some defense and roll out the new and improved Raiders.

Or we can screw it up. I give it a 50/50 chance.

Dr Death wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 10:18 am I don't hate Brady for his success. I don't hate him at all. It all goes back to that one fateful evening on Jan 19, 2002 Like I said... childish. He's one of ours now, so I have to just get over it.