Wizards to pick up Eddie Jordan's 2009/10 option

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Perhaps as a reward....

For having to put up with Gil’s BS….they’ve already seen how Eddie can lead the team when he’s out.

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by Kyle Weidie on Sep 22, 2008 6:21 PM EDT reply actions

stay the course

we learn from matt millen, always stay the course

by joshp on Sep 22, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions

Damn son...

How dare you compare the Wiz to the Lions!!!

Act as if we haven’t made the playoffs the last four years…..

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by Kyle Weidie on Sep 22, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not upset that we're extending Eddie

I just don’t get the timing. Isn’t this supposed to be the defining year of his tenure?

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Sep 22, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Now we, Ivan, Mike etc. don’t talk about him being a lame duck. There’s no luxury tax on a coach, if they have to let him go (god forbid) after this season, it doesn’t really hurt anyone. It’s a smart move.

by bronco6778 on Sep 22, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

It hurts Abe Pollin's wallet

And that’s likely enough to keep him aboard no matter what.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Sep 22, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

That's it though

And that would only be an issue if the team completely wilted this year.

by bronco6778 on Sep 22, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I Just Hope

Now we, Ivan, Mike etc. don’t talk about him being a lame duck. There’s no luxury tax on a coach, if they have to let him go (god forbid) after this season, it doesn’t really hurt anyone. It’s a smart move.

I just hope that Ernie has the balls to drop Eddie if Eddie doesn’t get us out of the first round again this season. At some point, us Wizards fans need to stop settling for mediocrity and demand a team that can get us back to where we were four seasons ago. If Eddie can’t this season, then no more excuses should be accepted. It should be second round or bust.

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by cuppettcj on Sep 23, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry, I don't buy it

Having your star players injured going into the playoffs is not an “excuse”.

I understand (and share) the frustration level, but I think Eddie did a great job under very difficult circumstances last year. Good coaches are hard to find. I wouldn’t just drop one out of frustration.

I will agree that if the team is healthy they should get into the second round or beyond. Does anyone here doubt that would be the case?

by MR on Sep 24, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Seems like it's more Abe than Ernie

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Sep 24, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m not wild about the move either. I’m dubious over Eddie and think he has a lot to prove this coming season, especially with developing some of the young talent that’s here.

There was no need to rush this decision. It could have waited until after the season when the picture was more complete.

by NBR on Sep 22, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Exactly

Maybe they think by picking up the option they are taking the pressure off.

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by George Templeton on Sep 23, 2008 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions

millen

i admire matt millen’s incredible consistency and job keepability. as for the results, well no one is perfect

by joshp on Sep 22, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Uh oh

Millen just got fired.

by MR on Sep 24, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Makes sense

With Arenas’ recent surgury, and the fact that he will be unavailable until at least December/January – I think Management (Ernie Grunfeld) wanted to send a message to the rest of the team that chemistry and continuity are important to the club.

This team has some young and immature players that will be called upon to fill key roles this season. (Brown, Young, Blatche)… There is potential for conflict (Haywood/Thomas). Add in a lame duck coach, and the season could sour quickly

See my post on Dermarr Johnson and “team chemistry”.
http://www.bulletsforever.com/2008/9/23/620045/bonus-scouting-report-on-d#comments

by Rook6980 on Sep 23, 2008 9:31 AM EDT reply actions

Agreed

More distractions we don’t need. I like Eddie, I think it’s a good move.

by MR on Sep 23, 2008 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions

good point

i had only been thinking of etan’s return as a bonus, but i had completely overlooked the downside. EJ is definitely going to have his work cut out for him this year, and a nod of support from management is big. i think he built up some credit last year and deserves to see if he can lead the troops again this season.

let’s hope it’s more like last year than two years ago.

by DarrellWalkerFan on Sep 23, 2008 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions