Despite what many think I don’t believe Tomlin ever had final say in roster building. He had a lot of say but ultimately I think the GM had final say and will particularly with a younger new head coach. This isn’t to say they are left out and aren’t integral to the decision making but not the absolute final word. In reality that is Rooney if he chooses to wield the power.
I disagree. The Rooney's follow the chain of command. I can't see any scenario where they wouldn't give Omar the final approval of moves if they gave him the position. That doesn't mean he and Tomlin were not in agreement, but Omar made the final call.
Not sure how tradable what is now. Older, 32M guaranteed next year, and he really has not been the same on the field.
When it comes to Cam and everyone else on the roster, the Steelers need to do what's best for the team. If Cam wants traded but the new HC wants him on the roster, Cam needs to be on the roster next season.
I mean that debate was settled in the Donahoe/ Cowher war... Coaches dont have absolute say, but they have a ton of imput on whom is drafted or signed
Agreed to a sense. If he wants to go , as a HC I would notnwant him here.
Pretty much what I am saying. For a younger coach it will be less than more at first.
After years of players whining and getting their way because "we want volunteers, not hostages" I hope that changes. Not enough value in those moves to better the team, too often favored the players.
Don’t forget the one thing in Hayward‘s favor as far as his ability to stay physically capable, is that he played very sparingly his first three years in the league
Then you don’t believe the reports as by all accounts he was the man the main honcho the numero uno.
No, I believe the many reports directly from those close to the actual team that said the GM made the final calls. Again, Tomlin had a lot of say but no I don't believe for a second he had the final say.
Not what I heard at all will have to agree to disagree here..
Who had the last say then over Tomlin? Omar?
Tomlin made his final opinion known on draft picks and Omar made the ultimate call. I am sure it was usually pretty collaborative by the time the draft arrived. For free agents Kahn was the man making the deals. For final roster decisions after camp that is almost all on Tomlin. Pretty much that is the description of the process from insiders. The only real question is how much influence Art had in the process if any.
Wow. Really? OK. Where do you get this info from?
Listening to Lollely and Williamson. Not the same without Dale RIP. They didn’t make **** up like so many others. They were close to the team unlike the Fan idiots or Madden.
This is where I always thought we leaned....especially when Omar was elevated to GM. Could be either or I suppose.