I take it that no one actively says the word ‘tank’ but what does a scenario actually look like from owner down to players? Is everyone in on it? Does the GM talk to the owner, sell them on the next potential big draft prospect? Followed by reassuring the head coach that they will be safe? Followed by the coordinators and then strategically putting good players on IR for ‘their safety’? Putting the players in difficult situations and essentially using any remaining games as evaluations for future seasons?
I don’t think the word Tank comes up at all. I think the team leadership discusses what are the priorities for this year given the teams performance. Im assuming this happens a couple times a season with every team. For the giants im assuming
They want to see what they have with young players, evaluating vets doesn’t bring much in the way of value
Ensure that the vets that are part of the teams multi year plan fully heal from any injuries. No reason to rush back from injuries and risk re injury if there isn’t a chance at playoffs
Let the coaches try out some different schemes that they would like to use in the future. Try things that maybe off script
Talk to the owner about the comparison of last season and this, what can we do to prevent as dramatic a swing from season to season, consistent growth will be critical as the team enters year 3
Focus on team evaluation from players to coaches to FO, do you have the right people to be the org you want to be
Spend time with your vets and understand their goals. The way schoen handled LW is a path to ensuring future FAs want to be part of your org
Evaluate the fuck out of the draft
well said!