03-19-2023, 11:23 AM
(03-16-2023, 08:47 AM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: Yeah, I guess the incentive is working, but it also has some unintended downside. Doubt it's a coincidence that 3/3 of the 49ers guys who got HC jobs are all in the AFC, and 1/2 of the GMs are in the AFC (with the one in the NFC going to the Commanders, who don't view the 49ers as a rival/threat because they stink). Not too many NFC teams lining up to give the 49ers free 3rd round picks.
I know if I were the GM of the Bengals, unless the guy is the second coming of Bill Belichick I would refuse to hire any minority candidates from the Browns, Steelers, Ravens, Chiefs, or Bills because of this system of rewards. Giving your division rivals, or your biggest threats in the AFC multiple free 3rd round picks? Hard pass.
If you think a coach will be a great coach for your franchise, he will far out produce what a 3rd round comp will for a rival.
Who has been more valuable, Zac Taylor to the Bengals, or DeMarvin Leal for the Steelers (a 3rd round pick, but not comp.)?
