TheOriginalSwampdog

I have written old Tommy Boy on a few occasions, always to get a response. I will let you guys know what he says.




Dear Tom Benson,

Mr. Benson, first let me say that I believe you are doing everything in your power to make this team succeed. Your record speaks for itself and I applaud the things you are doing to make this team a winner. That being said, I hope you will give me just a few seconds of your time. I am by no means a G.M. of a NFL team, but I know the team and I know the personnel we have. I was hoping you would listen to a few of my ideas.I have mapped out a detailed synopsis on how to get his team on the right track.Granted, some things would have to fall into place for some of these ideas to transpire,but I believe most of these objectives could be achieved with a great probability of success. Please keep in mind, these changes would be made after this season. They are as follows:

1)Release Jim Haslett. While I feel Jim will eventually be a good head coach, he has not established a set scheme that works and he is struggling trying to solve our problems.His inability to “right the ship� after 2 non playoff season has sealed his fate. We have an offensive team that can be compared to a Ferrari and it’s being driven by a coach who can’t figure out how to “open it up� so to speak. Haslett’s inability to motivate or challenge both McCarthy and the offensive team as a whole is inexcusable.

2)Trade Aaron Brooks. Aaron is actually regressing and has not seized the reigns as a leader of this team. His carefree attitude is one of the reasons this team is struggling to find a true identity. I will not bore you with my reason that I feel Brooks is not “our� guy, but I will say he has a poor win/loss record and his attitude leaves MUCH to be desired.

3)Hire Al Saunders (KC Chiefs Offensive Coordinator) as head coach. This guy has a PROVEN system that produces results. He has worked with both the Rams and Chiefs offenses and can unlock our stuttering offensive problems. He has learned under one of the best in Vermeil and deserves a legitimate shot to run a team. Saunders has led his squads to top rankings in both the NFC and AFC. The same can not be said for our current head coach Jim Haslett.

4) Sign Kurt Warner if he is released. He wants a change and knows Saunders’ offense in and out. I would not, however, make a trade unless it is a number 2 pick or lower. Warner can still play and could be a mentor to our younger qbs. Which leads me to this next move.


5) DRAFT ELI MANNING AT ALL COSTS! We are in desperate need of a franchise qb and Manning is it. Besides the talent he would bring, the money he would generate from merchandise such as jerseys etc would greatly enhance our financial standings. If a deal can be made for Warner, Manning can learn from an MVP while also learning the ins and outs of Saunders offense. If, for any reason, Warner fails, the ball can be given to our future star. He can learn on the job if nothing else. I will not mention how much the fans of this city would LOVE having Archie’s son on our team. It would be fate that a Manning would finally lead us to where this team has dreamed of being since it’s inception.

6) We must not make the same mistakes we have under Jim Haslett by not drafting LB’s and secondary personnel. Saunders will take control of our offense and get the maximum out of players such as Duece, Donte, Joe and Ernie. The defense needs to address this issue if we are to ever achieve success and that can only be done by acquiring young talent in this area.

As you can see, these would be major moves, but moves that are not out of the realm of possibility. I see this as the best possible scenario for all parties concerned. First, for the players who would get a coach and 2 qb’s they can follow and believe in. Secondly, the fans would finally have some players and a staff that they can honestly say gives them the best chance for winning seasons. Lastly, for you. Noone deserves a contender more than you Mr. Benson and I will GUARANTEE you, that if you make, at least, The Saunders and Eli Manning moves, you can not go wrong. Please, don’t think of this as crazy ramblings from a fanatical fan. Sometimes ideas from an outside source can be just what the doctor ordered. Thanks for you time, I appreciate it.












[Edited on 15/10/2003 by TheOriginalSwampdog]

[Edited on 15/10/2003 by TheOriginalSwampdog]