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I always knew that Trestman tried to change the culture of the Bears: as a HC in the NFL he was entitled to bring his "way"...
Patrick Mannelly- has said somethings today about the way Tresty changed things that gave me a slight pause.
<that's the feeling.
Mannelly has been with the Bears for 16 years- he's been around 3 Head Coaches.
The Old culture: (I'm assuming most LR's)
Vet's: Would rule the LR. Hold guys accountable. Be on time, pull guys aside when they are acting foolish. When a rookie came into that group they had to earn the respect of the Vets. They would- slight hazing/jokes... There was a true hierarchy in the LR and people knew who to go to, and what was expected. Even new vets that came to the team as FA had to earn the right to lead based on the leaders already there.
Vet's could yell at players in practice (hold them accountable) and most likely, according to PM, those Vet's would pull that guy aside after practice and say things like: "man, I know I was hard on you, today...we just gotta do that better" Younger players would respect that more, and think- man if this 7-9 year vet has been here and done this I better listen to him. Respect earned- Young guy accepted into group.
New players had to "earn their right to be in the NFL- Be in that LR" You were expected to be quite, and earn your place.
Trestman's New Culture:
When he came in his mandate was: EVERYONE is Equal- Vet's, FA's, Rookies... Captains will be rotated.
Mannelly mentioned that there were times in practice when a vet would yell at a rookie or new guy and Trestman would tell that vet- THAT's NOT how we do things here- Talk to them after.
Vet's tried to follow Tresty's instructions, but began to tune out. Thinking, what's the point?
LR's were "more inclusive" the OLine wasn't grouped together anymore- LB's were next to RB's... QB's were next to DLineman...etc.
^^^That's the
feeling.
Mannelly gave examples: Would Lance Briggs have gone to BBQ? Not a chance he wouldn't have even asked or thought about it, knowing it would have been a NO. Marshall wouldn't be going to NY each week. OR felt he could do all the crap that he's done.
Trestman's Way is much more "corporate"- like an office setting: Don't be rude, Be nice to everyone, don't get sued, talk to HR if you have a problem with a coworker. There is no hazing in a corporate setting.
As a New HC- Trestman has the right to implement his way... the way he's done it doesn't work. Interesting stuff from Patrick Mannelly.
Patrick Mannelly- has said somethings today about the way Tresty changed things that gave me a slight pause.
<that's the feeling. Mannelly has been with the Bears for 16 years- he's been around 3 Head Coaches.
The Old culture: (I'm assuming most LR's)
Vet's: Would rule the LR. Hold guys accountable. Be on time, pull guys aside when they are acting foolish. When a rookie came into that group they had to earn the respect of the Vets. They would- slight hazing/jokes... There was a true hierarchy in the LR and people knew who to go to, and what was expected. Even new vets that came to the team as FA had to earn the right to lead based on the leaders already there.
Vet's could yell at players in practice (hold them accountable) and most likely, according to PM, those Vet's would pull that guy aside after practice and say things like: "man, I know I was hard on you, today...we just gotta do that better" Younger players would respect that more, and think- man if this 7-9 year vet has been here and done this I better listen to him. Respect earned- Young guy accepted into group.
New players had to "earn their right to be in the NFL- Be in that LR" You were expected to be quite, and earn your place.
Trestman's New Culture:
When he came in his mandate was: EVERYONE is Equal- Vet's, FA's, Rookies... Captains will be rotated.
Mannelly mentioned that there were times in practice when a vet would yell at a rookie or new guy and Trestman would tell that vet- THAT's NOT how we do things here- Talk to them after.
Vet's tried to follow Tresty's instructions, but began to tune out. Thinking, what's the point?
LR's were "more inclusive" the OLine wasn't grouped together anymore- LB's were next to RB's... QB's were next to DLineman...etc.
^^^That's the
feeling. Mannelly gave examples: Would Lance Briggs have gone to BBQ? Not a chance he wouldn't have even asked or thought about it, knowing it would have been a NO. Marshall wouldn't be going to NY each week. OR felt he could do all the crap that he's done.
Trestman's Way is much more "corporate"- like an office setting: Don't be rude, Be nice to everyone, don't get sued, talk to HR if you have a problem with a coworker. There is no hazing in a corporate setting.
As a New HC- Trestman has the right to implement his way... the way he's done it doesn't work. Interesting stuff from Patrick Mannelly.
