I'm not a motorsports guy, but if the car's engine is constantly broken, and in the rare instances that it actually turns over, provides the HP of a ride-on mower, nothing else matters. That pall smothers the entire offseason, alas.
That aside, good GMing isn't paying Wilson a premium to stay, it's finding the next guy who can do those things at a similarly cheap price.
It would have been nice to get a second year of control, as was done with Rodgers. There is no reason to think Wilson had material leverage, and adding a second year with no guaranteed money (or a guarantee that doesn't trigger until the new league year) would have giving the Vikings a lot more upside for zero added risk. In a tenure-long theme, this is the exact sort of thing one would expect a GM who comes from a business background, not a scouting background, to understand and maximize. *sigh*
I never doubted he'd return to MN as a DC. A lateral move never made sense. Selfish to say, because he so deserves the HC post, but I'm crossing my fingers for his return to the Vikings.
Would be a little weird to finally sign the extension if he thought he was still a real option for a HC spot, but I suppose it could just be doing the Vikings a solid on the comp pick thing that still seemed up in the air. Assuming he stays, they have to find a way to bring in a QB and draft a C early. WR would also be acceptable. Let Flores figure out the rest of the draft and free agency.
It would be interesting to see the difference in what was offered before the season, and where the deal ended up. If Flores bet on himself and won big, good for him. There is no cap on coaching salaries.
But the idea of Flores gets the draft pick goes in the category of his making HC salary or getting a co-HC title--that's not how this business works. We all appreciate the man, but it's clear the rest of the league doesn't value him as highly as the greater Vikings community does.
I'm not a motorsports guy, but if the car's engine is constantly broken, and in the rare instances that it actually turns over, provides the HP of a ride-on mower, nothing else matters. That pall smothers the entire offseason, alas.
That aside, good GMing isn't paying Wilson a premium to stay, it's finding the next guy who can do those things at a similarly cheap price.
It would have been nice to get a second year of control, as was done with Rodgers. There is no reason to think Wilson had material leverage, and adding a second year with no guaranteed money (or a guarantee that doesn't trigger until the new league year) would have giving the Vikings a lot more upside for zero added risk. In a tenure-long theme, this is the exact sort of thing one would expect a GM who comes from a business background, not a scouting background, to understand and maximize. *sigh*
I never doubted he'd return to MN as a DC. A lateral move never made sense. Selfish to say, because he so deserves the HC post, but I'm crossing my fingers for his return to the Vikings.
The good thing is if he does take a head coaching job we get a free draft choice as he is under contract with us
Would be a little weird to finally sign the extension if he thought he was still a real option for a HC spot, but I suppose it could just be doing the Vikings a solid on the comp pick thing that still seemed up in the air. Assuming he stays, they have to find a way to bring in a QB and draft a C early. WR would also be acceptable. Let Flores figure out the rest of the draft and free agency.
It was reported (not sure where) that Flores is NOT a finalist for the Ravens job.
Outside of money, I wonder if KOC (and KAM) promised him the first rounder we have is for Flores to pick his guy .....
It would be interesting to see the difference in what was offered before the season, and where the deal ended up. If Flores bet on himself and won big, good for him. There is no cap on coaching salaries.
But the idea of Flores gets the draft pick goes in the category of his making HC salary or getting a co-HC title--that's not how this business works. We all appreciate the man, but it's clear the rest of the league doesn't value him as highly as the greater Vikings community does.
Good news, but we’re not out of the woods yet. Head coaching job clause…