John Shaw
John Shaw
caused difference five four league litigation opinion period rules time
We had a period of time where we were challenging the league's rules on relocation that caused a rift between the Rams and the league office. Obviously, litigation ensued and there were four or five years that we had substantial difference of opinion with the commissioner.
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As you guys remind me all the time, I spend a fair amount of time in Los Angeles, ... I thought it was important at that time that we use a title that indicated there is somebody who is overseeing the football side, that is living in St. Louis full-time and here on a daily basis.
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That type of conversation is so premature. If we ever get to that bridge, we'll cross it went we get there. Really, at this point, our interest is not really in settling out Mike's contract. Our interest is that he gets well and at some point we discuss his status for next year.
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a lack of judgment. I really don't understand it, to be honest with you.
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As a result of his condition, he will be unable to perform his head coaching responsibilities for an indefinite period of time.
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At some point after the hiring of Coach Linehan, we all decided to go through the current draft and then re-evaluate.
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After all of these interviews, it was clear to us that coach Linehan should be the next coach of the St. Louis Rams.
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I think we felt that all three candidates brought something unique to the table.
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I think by definition, there's a certain amount of tension between coaching, scouting, and the selection and signing of players,
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I think financial terms ... and who's remaining in the front office. Who stays with the organization or doesn't stay with the organization. I think all those things, at least in talking to his agent, will ultimately be issues with him.
bias defensive hire initial
Our initial bias was to hire a defensive coach.
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I think I told you (two weeks ago) it would be handled internally. I would prefer not to discuss what actions have been taken. But like I said to you, he was reprimanded, and it is being handled internally.
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Our offer is the most valuable and the most straightforward, ... Our record of performance is significantly better than Royal Bank's.
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Our No. 1 concern is his health. He has a contract and we expect him to coach.