03-09-2016, 01:22 PM
(03-09-2016, 01:11 PM)Nately120 Wrote: Exactly. I don't expect a layperson to understand the mentality of people who are top in the world at doing something. It seems like a lot of people have this idea that sitting the bench or holding a clipboard in the NFL would be the best job ever (I can't disagree), but they don't realize that guys who are content to be the backup QB, or the #3 target in the passing game DON'T get to the NFL, because an "Oh, that'll do...I'm content!" attitude will quash your career before you get that chance.
Again, people want a confident and effective team and you don't get that by stocking your depth with players who openly admit they are happy being a backup.
You have to be borderline arrogant to carry yourself onto that field every week. If you have or show weakness, the opposition is going to sense it and pounce like jungle cats (pun intended). It's the same with players, coaches, front office personnel, politicians, business leaders, etc. You have to completely believe you are better than the next guy, you have more to offer, or you will never reach the level we're talking about.
I own an executive recruiting firm and make my livelihood dealing with mostly mid level and multi state managers, but also the occasional national manager. There is not one of them who does not make exceptionally good money. There is also not one of them who doesn't believe he is capable of making more and of doing his boss' job. I am almost certain this same mindset applies to the NFL.
