per PFT. Wasnt he just signed to an extension by the Eagles?
QuoteHECKERT HEADING TO MOTOWN?
There are strong rumors in league circles that the Lions could be eyeing Eagles G.M. Tom Heckert if/when the Lions dump president/CEO Matt Millen and re-build the front office.
Heckert, a 39-year-old Michigan native, accepted a promotions to the G.M. job in Philly when the Vikings were attempting to complete a two-fer by hauling Heckert and former Eagles offensive coordinator Brad Childress to Minnesota. But because he doesn't have "final say" over the composition of the roster in his current job, the Eagles cannot block him from moving if the Lions job includes such "final say."
And even if the departure of Millen comes this year, next year, or the following year, look for Heckert's name to be on the list of potential replacements.
The timing of the opening could be an impediment to Heckert's interest in the job. As we see it, he might not want to bail on the Eagles after serving as G.M. for only one year.
Several weeks back, we wrote that Millen currently is safe in Detroit, since owner William Clay Ford Sr. simply refuses to make a change. The word in league circles is that Ford's son, Bill, doesn't like Millen and would get rid of him ASAFP if he could.
I hope he doesn't leave. He has set up that scouting department very nicely and had some good drafts.
Heckert is already paid more than God and is in line to have that aforementioned "final say" very soon, as the Eagles will probably take away the top personnel role from Andy to claim it will make him focus more on coaching (think Holmgren in Seattle).
Heckert leaving would be bad bad bad.
Quote from: FFatPatt on November 10, 2006, 09:25:04 AM
Heckert is already paid more than God and is in line to have that aforementioned "final say" very soon, as the Eagles will probably take away the top personnel role from Andy to claim it will make him focus more on coaching (think Holmgren in Seattle).
Thats really the best case scenario for the Eagles. AR has proven time and time again that he cannot draft WR's and LB's, two positions that have been weak since he's been here.
Quote from: FFatPatt on November 10, 2006, 09:25:04 AM
Heckert is already paid more than God and is in line to have that aforementioned "final say" very soon, as the Eagles will probably take away the top personnel role from Andy to claim it will make him focus more on coaching (think Holmgren in Seattle).
I hope so.
Since there is no way the Eagles fire Reid after this year, I think taking away GM responsibility would be a best case scenario.
Quote from: rjs246 on November 10, 2006, 09:27:19 AM
Heckert leaving would be bad bad bad.
Agreed.
Regarding
FF's comment, Reid has proven over and over that he can't call a game like a pro. Taking personnel responsibilities from him won't improve his ability to get the play into the huddle quickly, adjust to a different look, etc.
Quote from: Diomedes on November 10, 2006, 09:39:01 AM
Regarding FF's comment, Reid has proven over and over that he can't call a game like a pro. Taking personnel responsibilities from him won't improve his ability to get the play into the huddle quickly, adjust to a different look, etc.
I agree, but that may be the wakeup call he needs to change from business as usual - his atitude to this point is that he is untouchable and knows it.
can he take andy with him
Andy= Control Freak
Lurie= In love with Andy
Heckert= To MoTown if he wants
He can swap stories about Marty with... uh, nobody.
Is Tom Modrak available? Anyone??
Quote from: Diomedes on November 10, 2006, 09:39:01 AM
Regarding FF's comment, Reid has proven over and over that he can't call a game like a pro. Taking personnel responsibilities from him won't improve his ability to get the play into the huddle quickly, adjust to a different look, etc.
I didn't say it was a good idea. I said it's a distinct possibility, because I think Reid and Lurie are too thick of friends for him to be fired outright.
Quote from: FFatPatt on November 10, 2006, 11:10:53 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 10, 2006, 09:39:01 AM
Regarding FF's comment, Reid has proven over and over that he can't call a game like a pro. Taking personnel responsibilities from him won't improve his ability to get the play into the huddle quickly, adjust to a different look, etc.
I didn't say it was a good idea. I said it's a distinct possibility, because I think Reid and Lurie are too thick of friends for him to be fired outright.
Because of that though... I just can't see Lurie putting the pressure on Reid to even give up the GM duties.
As much as I'd like to think otherwise, IMO... (GM) Reid is untouchable through at least next season (if the losing continues).
I think that Banner and Lurie value Heckert more than you think, though. If giving him outright personnel control is the only way to keep him around, they would probably do it.
Yeah, I guess so. I could definitely see that.
But who's to say that if the Lions really do go after Heckert, Lurie won't just shove more money down his pockets, give him another BS title and call it a day like they did last year?
It just sucks that a GM change seemingly would have to come in the form of outside pressure instead of your own people not being to keep up with the set standards.
Quote from: FFatPatt on November 10, 2006, 11:10:53 AMI didn't say it was a good idea.
No one said you did, jackass.
How about getting a GM where first round picks contribute for a change. That would be nice. Heckert is solid, but definitely can be replaced. Andrews is the only one as of late that has been pro bowl caliber.