10-24-2015, 03:59 AM
I think Duke Tobin is the centerpiece of our draft process at this point, and even Marvin mentions this occasionally. But the general thought is that they like to get to a consensus on people if they possibly can. They don't like bringing people in who the position coaches or the coordinators are not really enthusiastic about. It still revolves around Marvin, but Tobin's role has grown quickly, and his results speak for themselves.
I think Katie is a huge asset, and she's certainly shown a tremendous interest in the team since she was very young. I think we've seen that she is a good enough executive to give the coaches and personnel people, namely Tobin, room to manage and do their jobs.
I've heard that her real area of expertise is the salary cap, and the management thereof. It is a very complex job, and she has handled it very well. She is an attorney, and also understands contracts and negotiations, and by now has lots of experience in this area, too. Mike has obviously been giving her more and more authority for a good while now. Her husband Troy Blackburn also has a central role at this point.
I know if feels strange for some of us, but we seem to be a very well-managed organization at this point.
I think Katie is a huge asset, and she's certainly shown a tremendous interest in the team since she was very young. I think we've seen that she is a good enough executive to give the coaches and personnel people, namely Tobin, room to manage and do their jobs.
I've heard that her real area of expertise is the salary cap, and the management thereof. It is a very complex job, and she has handled it very well. She is an attorney, and also understands contracts and negotiations, and by now has lots of experience in this area, too. Mike has obviously been giving her more and more authority for a good while now. Her husband Troy Blackburn also has a central role at this point.
I know if feels strange for some of us, but we seem to be a very well-managed organization at this point.
