Theory: Putting together a staff for the future

[Schneed10]

I think these are all fair points, and for the record, I do think a staff of Fassel, Zorn, and some defensive coordinator to be named can be a good staff for the long haul.

But Matty, I really have a bone to pick with your argument, and it seems like a point made consistently by those supporting a decision passing over GW:

Dan Snyder's ego. The point basically says Snyder has an ego, and plans on being heavily involved, so we need a coach who will fit in with that. And given that Snyder isn't going to back off, you're right. But why exactly are you comfortable with Snyder being involved? Why is Snyder given a free pass? Why does his ego HAVE to get in the way?

Why can't Snyder be like Bob Kraft, or Jim Irsay, or the late Art Rooney, or the late Jack Kent Cooke? These men didn't/don't get involved in the football operations of the team. They scrutinize their coaches and GMs, but by no means are they involved in player-personnel decisions. But because Dan Snyder is involved, he needs someone he can work with. So we fire Marty after one season. He can't work with Gregg Williams. With Snyder's attitude, we significantly narrow the pool of coaching candidates he'll accept.

A good owner will hire the best people and leave it up to them. He won't micromanage and try to do the GM's work for him.

So the problem I have ultimately isn't with the coaching choice. The problem I have is Snyder can't put his big fat ego in check. He insists on getting in the way. And in my opinion, your points are even giving way to his ego.

Given that Snyder's ego isn't going anywhere, I agree with the staffing choices being made. But man, where's the outrage at the ego? Maybe we need to parse the argument a little bit - do you feel Snyder should be involved in coaching and player personnel decisions? If so, why?