With Banner out, a more lovable Eagles?

Phire

While scouring articles for another argument in the Banner Announcement thread, I was coming across some nuggets of information that lead me to ask:

Could the removal of Banner from the equation make the Eagles a more "lovable" team?

Through our undying love for the Eagles, there has been many things that fans have griped about. While we understand the franchise is run as one of the more well maintained businesses and football teams, sometimes the line between business and football was almost too distinct or too clear.

Now hear me out:

I'm coming across sources that keep providing common nomenclature: bad cop. Out goes Banner, out goes the "bad cop".

I think a lot of the things that may have frustrated you about the Eagles, were due to Banner, and his relief from post may indicate a better relationship between players and Eagles, as well as between fans and Eagles as well.

ianlewis16 · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:31 pm Post subject:

Your last comment is really interesting. Maybe players didnt like Banner, but you have to admit he was good from the business perspective. Our contracts always tended to be very reasonable, and not often were we lumbered with a large under performing contract.

I have faith Howie, but I also have my worries.
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McNabbMcFadden · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:37 pm Post subject:

j/k I will read later Honeybuns.
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willy_law · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:41 pm Post subject:

Really interesting point it will be interesting to see how it unfolds, i would expect us to take care of our players more, hopefully this is a new leaf
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Phire · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:47 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the feedback, I think it goes without saying that the Eagles team we love the most is the team that wins the most, or more accurately, wins the most important game.

I think the important thing is, how this translate on the field. Did a roster full of players who got duped on cheap contracts early in their careers hold some of the team's potential down?

What happens when a team loves the management?
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Kiltman · Joined: 25 Nov 2007 Posts: 11022 Location: Flipadelphia

I think Its a valid thought, I always thought of Banner as the core of the secretive/dickish attitude that the organization has had for over a decade towards the media and unfortunately with the fans too...as well as the cheap/slimy decisions and deals they tried to do. I think Lurie realized they can't do that anymore because they were quickly becoming, and were, the least liked team in the city....obviously they would be the most popular, but fans gave them the shortest leash on everything.

I think Banner leaving will help contribute towards a more fan-friendly atmosphere, but I also think it was a conscious decision that they had to as well. It's unbelievable the amount of laid back press conferences Andy has had, I wish they would have done this a long time ago.

Just reading comments on him leaving you could tell no one outside of the FO (maybe) was fond of him. I'm glad Dawk didn't let him off the hook when they asked him his thoughts on Banner leaving.
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Broadway Joe · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:41 am Post subject:

Very good topic. I have no problem with him saying those things about Andy's job, he shouldn't feel comfortable because of his longevity and with so teams like the Giants, Packers and Saints passing us by.

Now if only we could change the way we evaluate players.
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jonu62882 · Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 18416 Location: Philadelphia, PA

My love for the Eagles is like the wind; you cannot see it, but it will always be felt. It is unwavering and unconditional.

Oh, and USA #1!

RainbowCarebear · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:26 am Post subject:

JayAp07 · Joined: 13 Jan 2011 Posts: 1604

All I know is that our strategy in whole has clearly changed since Howie has absorbed more and more responsibility as GM and... I like it.
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Phire · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 7:13 am Post subject:

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Bednarik60 · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:00 am Post subject: Re: !

Can we talk about how they screwed over T.O? After he has one the most dominate season ever by any player at any position Let him walk to Dallas. Then did nothing ever to replace him. They instead draft more talented versions of Pinkston(Jackson) and Reggie Brown(Maclin) 4 to 5 years later after our last Super Bowl birth. ...and is Banner that off when he talks about the insanity? Lol our refusale to run the ball when we are running it so well , our lack of creativity and execution on critical downs, the lack of care and game slamming at times, that blatant ignoring of in game stratigizing. I love Andy but we are so vanilla.
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Bednarik60 · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 12:48 pm Post subject:

I also think Banner is a loser. I hope he buys a team soon and stays the hell away from Lurie. Hes probably the clown who doesnt want us to switch to Kelly Green Retros forever like we should or refuses to make Dorenbos the highest paid player in the game like he should be.
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Dr. Philly · Joined: 02 Nov 2009 Posts: 22881

I think that the atmosphere will be changing with Banner there in a reduced role.
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