S10 WEEK 9
1. Talk us through this weeks game. What went wrong? What went right?
We had a better performance offensively. We converted more third downs and threw for more passing yards than last week. Once again we had a chance in the second half to keep the game close and work towards getting the win. The team performs well but we just need to find that missing link between making their TD into FG and then into punts. We ourselves have to work on getting into the end zone. Converting third downs is a good start.
2. Give us an evaluation of the first half of the season for your team, who has stood out both good and bad?
We started of with a huge win in our second game beating the defending champions and so far our first half of the season hangs on that notion. We're on a current four game losing streak so the shine on that win has started to fade. I always want to be seen working for what comes next and what is coming next is Daniel Ford. Daniel on an expansion team has done his job to perfection because he hasn't allowed a sack in a single game this season. He's also managed to get himself into the top 5 Tackles in the league. There was a reason he was our first pick as a franchise. As for he has stood out for not doing well - I'm going to point to WR Dee Rutherford. I wanted to lean on his veteran experience and felt his teaming with Crawford could be something to build on. If Dee can play like both he and I expect he can this offense could have a second threat to Lawrence Gordon.
3. With where you sit in the standings, how do you feel about your chances of meeting your owners expectations and how do you grade your performance as GM, what about your job security?
Currently in the standings we sit dead last in our division. That doesn't make me feel as bad because we are in the northwest the most difficult division in the HIFL. In the southwest we would be 4th. Oakland might have beat us they know the tough matchup we are. On to the most important aspect of my job is keeping my owner happy. He has a specific set of goals for me - some are personal but most are achievable. We want to win as many games as we lose at home so far that isn't where we are. We need to do better for the Portland man who spends his hard earned money to take the family out for the day. More wins will always lead to goals being met. So far with only two wins I'm not even worth the grade.
4. Who is your league-wide Mid-season MVP? Who has been the most surprising under performer?
In a game this large it's hard to find a true player that can change the game based solely on their own performance. To me that player is Anthony Smith. From my time as a fan to now as an owner this man refuses to let his QB get sacked. He can negate a defense and incentivize an offense all in one. TD and Sacks might get the glory but the real battle is won on the line.
5. Which of your division rivals has surprised you the most? How and Why?
While it pains me to praise them Seattle have done tremendous since GM Jon has come over. They are on top of the division and have really tried to turn the image around of when they were the Rhinos. The Lumberjacks have done well so far this season.
6. With the Trade Deadline coming up this week, Do you see yourself as a buyer, a Seller, or do you plan to hold fast with what you have?
I don't subscribe to players nor do I dedicate myself to a certain philosophy. Depending on the player available I could be a buyer. Depending on the offer made I could be a seller. I just hope other GM's learn to take me seriously and stop asking for players they know they can't get.
7. What is your opinion on the league's newly announced luxury tax rule, do you believe it is fair, and do you believe it will benefit the league?
I enjoy it as a new and building franchise with plenty of cap space. I'm glad impact bowl wins and franchises wont be born out of a subsidized world.
8. Talk about your game this upcoming week, what do you need to focus on most?
We go on the road to face Tombstone and we need to be able to beat teams like them on the road away from our fans. It's time to show the rest of the Southwest that the North plays for keeps.
