Sherman Has Voice In Texan's GM Search

[Scott Campbell]

To get back on the topic of this thread, I don't know if it is good or bad to have Sherman involved in selecting the GM, but it certainly is a bit confusing. Having the involvement of an Assistant Coach who answers to the Head Coach, who may or may not answer to the "GM" or whatever they chose to hire is just a bit odd, especially if he and the HC don't agree on the selection. Of course, we don't even know for sure what their heirarchy will be. I wonder if they do???

I think it's a good idea. Just because Sherman interviews the guys doesn't mean that he'll have anything close to final say on the hire. Many companies do the same thing, using employees throughout the organization to weigh in on a potential hire, even when they don't have the traditional hiring spots on the company org chart.

Sherman learned a bit while he was here, and he might be able to spot some things that the other interviewers might miss.

[Patler]

Many companies do the same thing, using employees throughout the organization to weigh in on a potential hire, even when they don't have the traditional hiring spots on the company org chart.

Yup, I've had experience with those from both sides, employer and prospective enployee. I've never seen it as anything but a waste of time. Its a carrot thrown by management to lower job classifications to make them feel "empowered", but in reality it is nothing, at least in my experiences.

[The Leaper]

I agree completely with the assessment that Sherman threw away a lot of mid round picks that could've produced depth. That was his greatest flaw. I don't have a problem trading up for Walker...I don't have a problem trading a pick for Harris. Trading up or for proven talent isn't a problem in the top 50 picks. Trading up or for unproven talent in rounds 3-7 is what KILLS you. Sherman repeatedly did this...for Truluck, Sander, Peterson, Washington...and when none of those moves even produced a consistent spot starter, it crippled the team when a rash of injuries hit.

You simply have to stand pat or trade down after round 2. Some would even argue that should hold true after round 1.