http://www.sportsxchange.com/DS97/walsh/walsh3.htm
Bill Walsh on some of the measureables and other criteria ... Wonderlich, medical,
interview.
As noted by some in various threads, measureables are not as important as the ability to actually play the game.
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Re the
interview process. Important, Yes. But some people can come across very well in an interview, but be wrong for the job, or not the best candidate.
When I was 21, I put my best foot forward in an interview, wanted the job, and got it. A few months later I realized it was a bad fit. I had no passion for it, nor love of it. I got out. They hired the wrong guy. Just one example ...
A pal of mine at that time tended to ace interviews. He got lots of offers, as a new graduate. But he was completely unreliable, just way too wild. Can passion for a career show in an interview? Can a wild nature show in an interview? I think it could be hidden. Can loyalty show in an interview? Not necessarily. Can honesty be determined?
Some of these things can be gleaned from a track record. Others might be harder to identify accurately.
And of course, intuition can be an asset.
Re a coaching candidate ... Thorough discussion of Xs and Os would reveal much. For a successful franchise, with all the candidates they get, it should not be difficult to choose very qualified people, even just based on coaching track record. Previous working relationships. And then or course the interview, as between Tedford and Washington, could seal the deal. Do you see things the same way? Does the chemistry feel right? On and on ...
For 21-year-old graduates entering the workforce ... much dicier.
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Idle musings ... Many of these topics show up in numerous threads.
John Madden's Team Policies: Be on time. Pay attention. Play like hell on game day.
Jimmy Johnson's Game Keys: Protect the ball. Make plays.
Walter Payton's Advice to Kids: Play hard. Play fair. Have fun.