eball Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Serious question -- Maroon has become something of a cancer, it seems, in the prospective HC candidate world. Interviews for lots of jobs, gets none. Can't get out from under the way he left Buffalo -- sorry, $4M doesn't explain it -- and more and more people have come to realize he's something of a tool. If I'm Sexton, and Marrone doesn't get one of the remaining jobs and has to crawl back to OL duties in Jacksonville, I think my stint with him is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Nah. It's self-correcting. Once Marrone goes cold he won't have to worry about being turned down for something he doesn't sniff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Serious question -- Maroon has become something of a cancer, it seems, in the prospective HC candidate world. Interviews for lots of jobs, gets none. Can't get out from under the way he left Buffalo -- sorry, $4M doesn't explain it -- and more and more people have come to realize he's something of a tool. If I'm Sexton, and Marrone doesn't get one of the remaining jobs and has to crawl back to OL duties in Jacksonville, I think my stint with him is done. Why? hes still getting paid by Marrone for negotiating contracts. HC or otherwise He should drop Shefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 I'd get tired of constantly having to prop up a stiff like Maroon to get him interviews. Sexton doesn't need him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Lousy OL coaches need representation too. Not only that, but any commission check is a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Lousy OL coaches need representation too. Not only that, but any commission check is a good one. I'd be assigning St. Doug's contract negotiations to the new summer intern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Well, in fairness some agents have to sell bull$h!t to potential customers. Sexton is doing a pretty good job of selling Maroon but it seems that when Owners/GMs get him in room and question him they don't like what they hear enough to hire him. I can't really say it's hurting Sextons reputation because at least he is getting Maroon the interviews. He can't be in there and hold his hand as well. Maybe he realizes St. Dougs reputation is too tarnished by what happened in Buffalo and ditches him, I guess we shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I have no idea what you're talking about. Marrone is widely considered one of the top three head coaching candidates in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Well it only takes 1 guy to offer you a job. If Sexton is at 3% commission he'd be in line for roughly $500K if St. Doug got a 4 yr / $16 mil deal. Getting a well known guy into the room seems worth the effort for a potential $500k return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Why would any agent drop a client? It's his job to get his client work. Clients fire agents for lack of jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Why would any agent drop a client? It's his job to get his client work. Clients fire agents for lack of jobs. If you had a PITA client taking up 10% of your time whining about how he needs to be considered for jobs waaaaaaaaayyyyyyy above his worth and that same client was earning you 1% of your income, you'd drop him. Time is money and Marrone wastes time. That's the theory behind dropping a client anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Serious question -- Maroon has become something of a cancer, it seems, in the prospective HC candidate world. Interviews for lots of jobs, gets none. Can't get out from under the way he left Buffalo -- sorry, $4M doesn't explain it -- and more and more people have come to realize he's something of a tool. If I'm Sexton, and Marrone doesn't get one of the remaining jobs and has to crawl back to OL duties in Jacksonville, I think my stint with him is done. I don't understand your position on this issue? Why would he give up on Marrone as a client, even if he remains as a coordinator in this league. You don't think that the agent for DM can't be approached for a college job? It was reported that Marrone was a serious candidate for the Michigan job before Harbaugh was selected. Your disdain for DM is understandable because of the way he left the organization. My position on his departure is different from yours. My belief is if a person is not happy doing what he is doing and where he is doing it then (in any type of profession) that person not only has a right to leave (as his contract stipulated) but should leave. What I can say for sure is that Marrone did more with a lesser roster than the babbling Rex did with a better roster. That must really get your goat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I don't understand your position on this issue? Why would he give up on Marrone as a client, even if he remains as a coordinator in this league. You don't think that the agent for DM can't be approached for a college job? It was reported that Marrone was a serious candidate for the Michigan job before Harbaugh was selected. Your disdain for DM is understandable because of the way he left the organization. My position on his departure is different from yours. My belief is if a person is not happy doing what he is doing and where he is doing it then (in any type of profession) that person not only has a right to leave (as his contract stipulated) but should leave. What I can say for sure is that Marrone did more with a lesser roster than the babbling Rex did with a better roster. That must really get your goat. Ohhhhhh, it was reported......ok then. You win the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 so who do we have left? Fecals, Tampa, San Fran, and Tennessee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Serious question -- Maroon has become something of a cancer, it seems, in the prospective HC candidate world. Interviews for lots of jobs, gets none. Can't get out from under the way he left Buffalo -- sorry, $4M doesn't explain it -- and more and more people have come to realize he's something of a tool. If I'm Sexton, and Marrone doesn't get one of the remaining jobs and has to crawl back to OL duties in Jacksonville, I think my stint with him is done. Mmmm, but think of it this way. Dropping a client you've been touting is likely to get some press and makes you (Sexton) as an agent, look disloyal and maybe a bit of a fool. Much better (for Sexton) to keep Marrone but simply stop pushing him as hard. It's probably opaque to Marrone: "Doug, I'm putting out feelers, I'm making the calls, but we're just not getting the traction. Keep the faith, something will open up" how does Marrone know exactly what's going on from Sexton's side? Then when Marrone doesn't get satisfactory results, Marrone will move on "Sorry to lose you, Doug, but it's business. I understand." no muss no fuss no PR. If you had a PITA client taking up 10% of your time whining about how he needs to be considered for jobs waaaaaaaaayyyyyyy above his worth and that same client was earning you 1% of your income, you'd drop him. Time is money and Marrone wastes time. That's the theory behind dropping a client anyway. Top notch agents don't let clients waste their time like that. They have secretaries and flunkies to give a guy the brush off, probably so skilled at it, he doesn't even feel the brush. Give a guy the brush-off enough and HE'LL quit YOU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 The real question is when will the scorned lovers get over it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 The real question is when will the scorned lovers get over it? You are the only scorned lover of Marrone there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 House listing agents love to show a fix'er upper before they show the real (more expensive) bounty. In this sense, Marrone is the perfect client. Sexton can start by showing teams Marrone, the fix'er upper, and then follow him with a real, more attractive candidate. By the time the team is done interviewing Marrone, they'll be so desperate and depressed that they're certain to hire the next candidate they're shown. Sadly, Brandon got excited about the renovation job. He must love picking out floor tiles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Ohhhhhh, it was reported......ok then. You win the internet. You don't think he and his agent aren't checking out the market in both the college and pro ranks? That's what agents do. http://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-rumors/2014/12/21/7430209/michigan-coach-search-list-doug-marrone-buffalo-bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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