I totally understand your concern with Grant and I think it's valid. I may be reading into what you said incorrectly, but if you're implying that benching Grant to get through to him is a good play, I disagree. I think that style of coaching is not optimal. I know it used to work (still does with some vet coaches), but I feel addressing things behind the scenes, explaining why things need to change, and if they don't, there will be a slow reduction in said players role is a far better way of handling it. The call your guys out to the media, put them in timeout, or talking down to them archaic. My bigger concern with Grant is that we've pomised him a significantly over-market deal like we seemed to have done with Nurk and Ant. You can only have so many guys getting paid over market value and still be able to build a winner.
If I may...... While I somewhat disagree (not much, just a little) that Anfernee (don't call him 'Ant') will be the starter, 'no matter what', I found nothing even remotely offensive with your posts, content, or style. It seems to me, STOMP was looking for a fight, starting off with his "Good grief" lecture of you.
You tend to be the devils advocate around here quite often, but it doesn’t bother me. You never once have made it personal. I respect that……. Even if you’re wrong
Big time. I have gone out on Gopher Tortoise Biology surveys where we tagged individuals. Also helped document sea turtle nests with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (my ex employer). Give me all the turts.
I know, it's out there, it is the nickname, but I never use it. My problem. If it was "Anf", then, yeah.. FWIW, I always address him as 'Anfernee', I sense he appreciates that.
I think Walker or Winslow should start cuz they are good complementary players to the other starters. We need Hart and Nas to anchor the bench.
