I Don’t Trust Eric Mangini (But Maybe That’s a Good Thing)

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Published: September 2, 2009

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... be ran quite differently then it was with former coach "Grandpa" Romeo Crennell.

Eric Mangini brings in an authoritarian style that most fans wished to see in the past during numerous late season meltdowns. However, I wonder if  us fans who wanted a "Machiavellian" coach should have been careful what we wished for...

Eric Mangini certainly runs a tight ship, which is a significant change of pace from "Grandpa" Romeo's laid back mentality.

While I would enjoy seeing a more disciplined team, Mangini's style also has a tendency to annoy players and fans over the long run. Player's don't enjoy the mind games, they don't enjoy playing under a coach who does things to rattle them and get in their head.

For example, this quarterback controversy seems to have everyone on edge. It has clearly divided the fans, and possibly even some of the players. While Mangini still declares that the competition is still going, now I hear from ESPN's Chris Morte...

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