good try, but wrong.
I wanted bates, because as a DC he was money, and his short stint in miami went well. Mostly I wanted Bates as HC because if he didnt get the job, he would probably not be working for the packers(which might happen).
But, like ive said many times and I know youve seen it, but just 'forgot' it cuz it helps your argument...I give GMs and management (in all sports, of all my teams) the benefit of the doubt in these situations. There is probably a reason GB AND THE REST OF THE NFL TEAMS haven't hired Bates as a HC. I dont know what it is, but there is probably a reason. Like Zero has said, Bates was going to use Rossley. That is a good enough reason to not hire him as HC.
I wanted Bates because he was familiar with the organization, and had a good reputation with favre. What I got was HC who is familiar with the organization, and has a good reputation with favre. The only difference is one is a defensive man, the other an offensive man.
When the signing first happened, I was not happy. Then I looked up FACTS about the guy, and he did some good things, which gave reason for hope. But, as you would call it, 'blindly' putting a happy spin on any decision that made. If by blind you mean research, yes.
But calling me a flip flopper and putting the image of me wetting my pants over a pee-wee herman signing is the more entertaining of the two, so I see why you went with that.
Philtration said:
Glad I could help