Let's talk about the front office situation

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by saden1

You're telling me a man that gets hired for the GM job only to be rendered powerless after the hiring of a head coach should not be viewed as a lackey?

I suppose you and I have a different view of the definition of lackey.

Lackey is much different than puppet, which was the term I took issue with. People out there are saying that Allen is just an extension of Snyder, carrying out his whims. I do not think that's an educated statement in the slightest.

If I were going to characterize Allen's role under Shanahan, I would use the word chump or errand boy. But that's not to say he's not capable or qualified. There's a difference between what you are capable of and what your boss actually has you doing. Snyder relegated him to a ninny role because he had to in order to land Shanahan, who said to Dan in no uncertain terms, I get full control or you don't get Mike Shanahan.

But not anymore, that's where my optimism comes from.