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p_rushing · 10-02-2009, 01:08 PM

It sounded like Del Rio's only problem is that it is on Friday. I don't know, but its probably not that bad. Its 1 hour and you are talking about the team you are playing.

JBH3 · 10-02-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by p_rushing


	It sounded like Del Rio's only problem is that it is on Friday. I don't know, but its probably not that bad. Its 1 hour and you are talking about the team you are playing.

But it's nothing organized by the team. Maybe Del Rio's afraid that his QB would inadvertently divulge some sort of "top secret" information...?

I mean I've got no problem w/ any headcoach wanting to do this. The players can do all of these types of things in the offseason, but when the season is in session they're at the whim and control of the HC and franchise.

They control their paycheck, they have the final say.

steveo · 10-02-2009, 06:28 PM

if it is in his contract that he needs to get permission for this type of stuff (what I heard) then yes, he is right to do it. If it isn't in his contract to seek permission then no, he isn't really right to do that unless of course there are other "rules" they have established for players outside of their job during the season. What a guy does on his free time is his own business as long as he isn't giving plays/team info away or doing something that will get him arrested.

I like what Garrard's intentions were with the show but really, spend the time studying and bettering your ability. It isn't like he is a Peyton Manning or Brees...the guy has a long way to go before he is close to being an elite QB in terms of decision making and general knowledge of what's going on during a game.

Fly · 10-03-2009, 09:12 AM

I don't really see a problem with either side here. I can understand why Garrard wants to do the show, as it does give fans interaction with an NFL starting QB, which is nothing but good for the game.

On the other side though, I can understand Del Rio's concern about his QB fielding calls on a radio show so late in the week. Some people say Del Rio is trying to be a dictator and all of that, but it's his football team, so if he doesn't want Garrard to do it, then so be it.

Other Guy · 10-03-2009, 09:40 AM

I don't see anyway Garrard doing a radio show is detrimental to him or the team in any way. It's in his free time anyway, so why should it matter what he does? That's the time in his schedule that he is alotted to not have to focus on football. If anything he's focusing more by sitting around talking about the game, rather than doing soemthing completely different.

SkinsFan4Life · 10-03-2009, 01:20 PM

You can't govern how people run their lives, which is what Del Rio implies to do at the end of that quote about being with family and whatnot.

I can understand restricting the show on some conflict of interest basis, or something, but, this reasoning seems silly to me.

Brankles · 10-03-2009, 01:40 PM

I was listening to this debate on the radio the other day here in Miami. They brought up some good points.

-Is it in Garrard's contract not to do radio shows? Many players have clauses in their contracts for that.

-What if Garrard spent his one hour of radio time eating a two hour dinner with his family instead? Would Del Rio stop that as well?

-This is an alternate form of income for Garrard. Is it legal for Del Rio to stop him from doing this?

-Who is more important to this team... Jack Del Rio or David Garrard?

-What is David Garrard talking about on the show? Is he talking badly about teammates, opponents, and the organization?

-Dwyane Wade used to come on weekly to the show I was listening to and no one stopped that. Wade is the most important player on his team and has been for some time.

I don't see the big deal as long as Garrard's not causing controversies or giving away team information that would benefit opponents.

p_rushing · 10-03-2009, 10:43 PM

The radio show isn't the issue, its because its on Friday. Other players, Spicer and maybe more, have done radio shows on Tuesday or Wednesday. Del Rio gave some more answers and his thoughts were all focused on Garrard is out in the community every Monday/Tuesday, the media talks to him everyday, do you really need to talk to him on Friday evening?

10-02-2009, 01:08 PM	#9
p_rushing Hall Of Fame OVR: 20 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlanta	Re: Is Jack Del Rio right to do this? It sounded like Del Rio's only problem is that it is on Friday. I don't know, but its probably not that bad. Its 1 hour and you are talking about the team you are playing.

10-02-2009, 06:28 PM	#11
steveo Banned OVR: 8 Join Date: Sep 2003	Re: Is Jack Del Rio right to do this? if it is in his contract that he needs to get permission for this type of stuff (what I heard) then yes, he is right to do it. If it isn't in his contract to seek permission then no, he isn't really right to do that unless of course there are other "rules" they have established for players outside of their job during the season. What a guy does on his free time is his own business as long as he isn't giving plays/team info away or doing something that will get him arrested. I like what Garrard's intentions were with the show but really, spend the time studying and bettering your ability. It isn't like he is a Peyton Manning or Brees...the guy has a long way to go before he is close to being an elite QB in terms of decision making and general knowledge of what's going on during a game.

10-03-2009, 09:12 AM	#12
Fly Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Nov 2004	Re: Is Jack Del Rio right to do this? I don't really see a problem with either side here. I can understand why Garrard wants to do the show, as it does give fans interaction with an NFL starting QB, which is nothing but good for the game. On the other side though, I can understand Del Rio's concern about his QB fielding calls on a radio show so late in the week. Some people say Del Rio is trying to be a dictator and all of that, but it's his football team, so if he doesn't want Garrard to do it, then so be it. __________________ GO VANDERBILT!

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SkinsFan4Life Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Is Jack Del Rio right to do this? You can't govern how people run their lives, which is what Del Rio implies to do at the end of that quote about being with family and whatnot. I can understand restricting the show on some conflict of interest basis, or something, but, this reasoning seems silly to me. __________________ NFL Hall of Fame Member Analysis - Introduction to a Series National Football League (NFL) Hall of Fame (HOF) Member Analysis - Players vs Non Players

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10-03-2009, 01:40 PM	#15
Brankles Banned OVR: 23 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami	Re: Is Jack Del Rio right to do this? I was listening to this debate on the radio the other day here in Miami. They brought up some good points. -Is it in Garrard's contract not to do radio shows? Many players have clauses in their contracts for that. -What if Garrard spent his one hour of radio time eating a two hour dinner with his family instead? Would Del Rio stop that as well? -This is an alternate form of income for Garrard. Is it legal for Del Rio to stop him from doing this? -Who is more important to this team... Jack Del Rio or David Garrard? -What is David Garrard talking about on the show? Is he talking badly about teammates, opponents, and the organization? -Dwyane Wade used to come on weekly to the show I was listening to and no one stopped that. Wade is the most important player on his team and has been for some time. I don't see the big deal as long as Garrard's not causing controversies or giving away team information that would benefit opponents.

10-03-2009, 10:43 PM	#16
p_rushing Hall Of Fame OVR: 20 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlanta	Re: Is Jack Del Rio right to do this? The radio show isn't the issue, its because its on Friday. Other players, Spicer and maybe more, have done radio shows on Tuesday or Wednesday. Del Rio gave some more answers and his thoughts were all focused on Garrard is out in the community every Monday/Tuesday, the media talks to him everyday, do you really need to talk to him on Friday evening?

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