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This could be a Guru question, but perhaps the answer is more obvious than I am thinking…but…who is conducting our GM/HC search on behalf of the Wilfs? Mark Wilf said that it’s all being handled internally so is it Brez? I’m assuming it’s a group of folks but with Brez heading them up? 

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There's buzz that COO Andrew Miller will be involved in the GM search, as will Brzezinski, who has been in the team's front office since 1999.

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https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/ed-dodds-louis-riddick-15-candidates-vikings-next-general-manager-spielman

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@"JustinTime18™" said: There's buzz that COO Andrew Miller will be involved in the GM search, as will Brzezinski, who has been in the team's front office since 1999.
Any thoughts on if the Wilfs are consulting someone like Parcells again? I hope they broaden their horizons a bit…
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@"prairieghost" said:
@"JustinTime18™" said: There's buzz that COO Andrew Miller will be involved in the GM search, as will Brzezinski, who has been in the team's front office since 1999.
Any thoughts on if the Wilfs are consulting someone like Parcells again? I hope they broaden their horizons a bit…
Parcells has come out and basically stated firing Zim was a mistake, so...I'm guessing no.
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I think the way Mark Wilf emphasized collaboration and communication in the press conference, the type of coach they are looking for might have changed. Also with some of the players comments, there might be additional considerations. The role or roles of the coach are different now because players are different now. They are definitely looking for someone who can express himself and be approachable. He also needs to be flexible in responding to individual players.

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Its a three pronged approach,   maybe not like a trident,  more unified,   think of it as a triangle if you will,  a triangle of authority .

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@"JimmyinSD" said: Its a three pronged approach,   maybe not like a trident,  more unified,   think of it as a triangle if you will,  a triangle of authority .


It should be a 4 pronged approach but the 4th being us fans on this site. Any potential HC's or GM's that read this post, please share your best 7 round mock draft from Pro Football Network so we can evaluate your skills and what you think the team needs. Thanks

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@"JimmyinSD" said: Its a three pronged approach,   maybe not like a trident,  more unified,   think of it as a triangle if you will,  a triangle of authority .


Hire some consultant companies and make it a Hexagon approach.  

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@"JustinTime18™" said:
@"prairieghost" said:
@"JustinTime18™" said: There's buzz that COO Andrew Miller will be involved in the GM search, as will Brzezinski, who has been in the team's front office since 1999.
Any thoughts on if the Wilfs are consulting someone like Parcells again? I hope they broaden their horizons a bit…
Parcells has come out and basically stated firing Zim was a mistake, so...I'm guessing no.
I think Parcells views Mike as his mini-me.
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@"JustinTime18™" said:
@"prairieghost" said:
@"JustinTime18™" said: There's buzz that COO Andrew Miller will be involved in the GM search, as will Brzezinski, who has been in the team's front office since 1999.
Any thoughts on if the Wilfs are consulting someone like Parcells again? I hope they broaden their horizons a bit…
Parcells has come out and basically stated firing Zim was a mistake, so...I'm guessing no.
In my defense, I hadn’t seen that “I’ll take the under” comment by Parcells on the Vikings finding success replacing Zim when I asked this question this morning  =)
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@"Vikergirl" said: I think the way Mark Wilf emphasized collaboration and communication in the press conference, the type of coach they are looking for might have changed. Also with some of the players comments, there might be additional considerations. The role or roles of the coach are different now because players are different now. They are definitely looking for someone who can express himself and be approachable. He also needs to be flexible in responding to individual players.
the emphasis on collaboration and communication sounds like a soul-sucking corporate buzzword for a committee approach.  Needless to say, I hope that isn't the case.
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@"JimmyinSD" said: Its a three pronged approach,   maybe not like a trident,  more unified,   think of it as a triangle if you will,  a triangle of authority .


just go ahead and say it---you really want to see Chilly in that dress again---my god man get some help PLEASE

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@"greediron" said:
@"Vikergirl" said: I think the way Mark Wilf emphasized collaboration and communication in the press conference, the type of coach they are looking for might have changed. Also with some of the players comments, there might be additional considerations. The role or roles of the coach are different now because players are different now. They are definitely looking for someone who can express himself and be approachable. He also needs to be flexible in responding to individual players.
the emphasis on collaboration and communication sounds like a soul-sucking corporate buzzword for a committee approach.  Needless to say, I hope that isn't the case.
Don't be so crass,  they are just thinking outside the box to develop a new type of synergy.
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@"JimmyinSD" said: Its a three pronged approach,   maybe not like a trident,  more unified,   think of it as a triangle if you will,  a triangle of authority .


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@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"Vikergirl" said: I think the way Mark Wilf emphasized collaboration and communication in the press conference, the type of coach they are looking for might have changed. Also with some of the players comments, there might be additional considerations. The role or roles of the coach are different now because players are different now. They are definitely looking for someone who can express himself and be approachable. He also needs to be flexible in responding to individual players.
the emphasis on collaboration and communication sounds like a soul-sucking corporate buzzword for a committee approach.  Needless to say, I hope that isn't the case.
Don't be so crass,  they are just thinking outside the box to develop a new type of synergy.
Cross functional focus with emphasis on inclusive communicative pillars and process.
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@"minny65" said:
@"JustinTime18™" said:
@"prairieghost" said:
@"JustinTime18™" said: There's buzz that COO Andrew Miller will be involved in the GM search, as will Brzezinski, who has been in the team's front office since 1999.
Any thoughts on if the Wilfs are consulting someone like Parcells again? I hope they broaden their horizons a bit…
Parcells has come out and basically stated firing Zim was a mistake, so...I'm guessing no.
I think Parcells views Mike as his mini-me.
Yeah, but maybe more like "mini wannabe-me".  Zim is no Parcells, no matter how often he called him during the season.
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@"StickyBun" said:
@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"Vikergirl" said: I think the way Mark Wilf emphasized collaboration and communication in the press conference, the type of coach they are looking for might have changed. Also with some of the players comments, there might be additional considerations. The role or roles of the coach are different now because players are different now. They are definitely looking for someone who can express himself and be approachable. He also needs to be flexible in responding to individual players.
the emphasis on collaboration and communication sounds like a soul-sucking corporate buzzword for a committee approach.  Needless to say, I hope that isn't the case.
Don't be so crass,  they are just thinking outside the box to develop a new type of synergy.
Cross functional focus with emphasis on inclusive communicative pillars and process.



Can we agree that it's a paradigm shift that will leverage our core values and historic strengths? 

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@"HappyViking" said:
@"minny65" said:
@"JustinTime18™" said:
@"prairieghost" said:
@"JustinTime18™" said: There's buzz that COO Andrew Miller will be involved in the GM search, as will Brzezinski, who has been in the team's front office since 1999.
Any thoughts on if the Wilfs are consulting someone like Parcells again? I hope they broaden their horizons a bit…
Parcells has come out and basically stated firing Zim was a mistake, so...I'm guessing no.
I think Parcells views Mike as his mini-me.
Yeah, but maybe more like "mini wannabe-me".  Zim is no Parcells, no matter how often he called him during the season.
True, I think Parcells was one of the best ever.  I also think he had a better disposition for the job and was even more approachable.  Like what we were told about Zimmer...no one questioned Parcell's, but I bet he was open to veteran player feedback.  Like I have said numerous times some people can manage/Coach at any level they are just competent, and the pressure does not get to them like others.  Others, like Zimmer were promoted to above their abilities and the result is they isolate themselves from almost everyone for fear they will be found incompetent or not in over-their-head.
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@"mgobluevikes" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"Vikergirl" said: I think the way Mark Wilf emphasized collaboration and communication in the press conference, the type of coach they are looking for might have changed. Also with some of the players comments, there might be additional considerations. The role or roles of the coach are different now because players are different now. They are definitely looking for someone who can express himself and be approachable. He also needs to be flexible in responding to individual players.
the emphasis on collaboration and communication sounds like a soul-sucking corporate buzzword for a committee approach.  Needless to say, I hope that isn't the case.
Don't be so crass,  they are just thinking outside the box to develop a new type of synergy.
Cross functional focus with emphasis on inclusive communicative pillars and process.



Can we agree that it's a paradigm shift that will leverage our core values and historic strengths? 


I see ya'll have experience with corporate speak.

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@"greediron" said:
@"mgobluevikes" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"greediron" said:
@"Vikergirl" said: I think the way Mark Wilf emphasized collaboration and communication in the press conference, the type of coach they are looking for might have changed. Also with some of the players comments, there might be additional considerations. The role or roles of the coach are different now because players are different now. They are definitely looking for someone who can express himself and be approachable. He also needs to be flexible in responding to individual players.
the emphasis on collaboration and communication sounds like a soul-sucking corporate buzzword for a committee approach.  Needless to say, I hope that isn't the case.
Don't be so crass,  they are just thinking outside the box to develop a new type of synergy.
Cross functional focus with emphasis on inclusive communicative pillars and process.



Can we agree that it's a paradigm shift that will leverage our core values and historic strengths? 


I see ya'll have experience with corporate speak.


Its so f#$%ing stupid. If you haven't been exposed to it or it isn't part of your work process, say a prayer of thanks immediately. Corporate psychobabble is the biggest load of horseshit going. Meaningless rhetoric made to make the user feel important.

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