Stotts Hanging In The Wind?

[BBert]

It's not really a contract extension. It's a team option for next year; any extension could be negotiated this summer.

Thanks for the clarification. IMO, still not appropriate to discuss it during the playoffs and before the end of the season.

 

[PapaG]

Ropp and Barrett actually having a decent conversation on this topic right now on 1080. Both are actually reasonable. This show is so much better with Barrett on it than Big Suck.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I have no problems with the Blazers waiting to extend Stotts. If the Blazers get swept out of the playoffs Stotts should be gone. If the Blazers make it to the second round Stotts should be kept and given a longer contract.

 

[PapaG]

I have no problems with the Blazers waiting to extend Stotts. If the Blazers get swept out of the playoffs Stotts should be gone. If the Blazers make it to the second round Stotts should be kept and given a longer contract.

Again, it's not an "extension," per se. Stotts will have the option picked up by the Blazers, and it will be another case of Vulcan management making a mountain out of a molehill.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Again, it's not an "extension," per se. Stotts will have the option picked up by the Blazers, and it will be another case of Vulcan management making a mountain out of a molehill.

And if the Blazers get swept they shouldn't pick up the option. I think it's smart to see how the team does in the postseason before any decisions are made.

 

[PapaG]

And if the Blazers get swept they shouldn't pick up the option. I think it's smart to see how the team does in the postseason before any decisions are made.

What should we wager on Stotts' extension being picked up? I think even if Portland gets swept, he is back next year. Getting rid of a coach that LMA likes prior to LMA signing an extension makes no sense to me. What's the wager?

 

[PapaG]

I've seen the Vulcans and Paul Allen make enough boneheaded moves that I don't put anything past them, though, so it's not like it's a sure think Stotts comes back.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

What should we wager on Stotts' extension being picked up? I think even if Portland gets swept, he is back next year. Getting rid of a coach that LMA likes prior to LMA signing an extension makes no sense to me. What's the wager?

LOL! First I don't think the Blazers will get swept. We have the talent to win this series.

That said, we watched Nate get out coached against Phoenix a few years back. If and I'm saying if, not it will happen, if that happens with Stotts you have to see if there is something better out there. I like Stotts, I think he's done a fantastic job but I also believe that this team is damn close to winning a title. We've seen how quickly championship windows can slam shut. If Stotts can get us there, great!

As far as LMA goes he said he wants to win. If a coaching changed is deemed necessary that's on Olshey to make it acceptable to him.

 

[PapaG]

LOL! First I don't think the Blazers will get swept. We have the talent to win this series.

That said, we watched Nate get out coached against Phoenix a few years back. If and I'm saying if, not it will happen, if that happens with Stotts you have to see if there is something better out there. I like Stotts, I think he's done a fantastic job but I also believe that this team is damn close to winning a title. We've seen how quickly championship windows can slam shut. If Stotts can get us there, great!

As far as LMA goes he said he wants to win. If a coaching changed is deemed necessary that's on Olshey to make it acceptable to him.

That's not a wager. Saying it's on Olshey to explain to LMA why the Vulcans can't think past tomorrow seems like it's unfair to Olshey and Stotts.

 

[jlprk]

This is new. PapaG is the only one here on the side of Canzano. His method is to cast the Oregonian as victim Olive Oyl, his eternal foil Paul Allen as Brutus, and himself as the neutral bystander Wimpy, eating a hamburger while educating us.

I've never seen PapaG try this before. Right.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

That's not a wager. Saying it's on Olshey to explain to LMA why the Vulcans can't think past tomorrow seems like it's unfair to Olshey and Stotts.

It's clear the "Vulcans" are waiting to make a decision until after the playoffs. If you want to wager about that then I win. If you want to wager about if Stotts will be back I don't know yet, not enough information to make a wager. If the Blazers make it to the 2nd round or lose in a hard fought close 6 or 7 game series I think he'll be back and deservedly so.

But if the Blazers are swept or only win one game I think the Blazers have to look long and hard if Stotts is the coach to get us to a championship.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

I have no problems with the Blazers waiting to extend Stotts. If the Blazers get swept out of the playoffs Stotts should be gone. If the Blazers make it to the second round Stotts should be kept and given a longer contract.

I kind of agree with Mr. G. They won't fire him if they get swept. They will pick up his option and see how it plays out next year. I'm not sure I would support a firing if they get swept.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

I have such little faith in Paul Allen's ability to not self-destruct that I can see where Canzano and Quick are comi g from on this contract situation.

I would be a lil more pessimistic if his front office wasn't as strong as it is. I believe Olshey is in total control of what is going on.

 

[Rhal]

Personally I like all this stuff to be handled in the off season. Don't let any of it become a distraction this season. I believe Stotts will have his contract for next year picked up regardless if we win or lose but I think if he gets us out of the first round he will get a very nice and lucrative extension. There really is no reason to pick it up right now and if Stotts is insecure about his job status with a 54 win season, having a season that set multiple franchise records and having the whole locker room behind him then he needs to see a shrink.

 

[blue9]

Personally I like all this stuff to be handled in the off season. Don't let any of it become a distraction this season. I believe Stotts will have his contract for next year picked up regardless if we win or lose but I think if he gets us out of the first round he will get a very nice and lucrative extension. There really is no reason to pick it up right now and if Stotts is insecure about his job status with a 54 win season, having a season that set multiple franchise records and having the whole locker room behind him then he needs to see a shrink.

I agree with all of this. There is very little chance the option doesn't get picked up. But there's absolutely no reason for the organization to talk about it at this time. Focus on the games, and when the season is over you conduct exit interviews and discuss what to do moving forward.