Ozzie on Cam's firing

**Justlovemybirds** · 01-25-2013, 01:13 PM

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/r...,3439062.story

"No, no, no, no, no, no, no, that wouldn't be fair to John," Newsome said today in the cafeteria at team headquarters. "John has to stand before his coaching staff and his players. If at any one point do they ever think that he is overly influenced by Steve and I, then he loses his staff and his players. It has to be him."

It's a wonder how a team like the Cowboys, with Jones' interference, are able to have any success.

**leachisabeast** · 01-25-2013, 01:22 PM

Lmao, we need to get a gif of when Ozzie starts to repeat "no no no no no".

**RavenusMaximus** · 01-25-2013, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Justlovemybirds

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/r...,3439062.story

It's a wonder how a team like the Cowboys, with Jones' interference, are able to have any success.

What success? They've won exactly 1 playoff game in the last 16 years.

**Haloti92** · 01-25-2013, 01:44 PM

I appreciate Ozzie's answer, but let's be honest here, there is no way anyone admits such pressure or any mandate occurred, whether it did or didn't. The public answer is going to be the same regardless.

**JoeCool5** · 01-25-2013, 01:45 PM

This puts a damper on TL's theory that Stevie B. put Harbs on a "hot seat" by influencing Cam's firing.

**mmi16** · 01-25-2013, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by JoeCool5

This puts a damper on TL's theory that Stevie B. put Harbs on a "hot seat" by influencing Cam's firing.

The NFL being a zero sum - WINning is the only thing league. Harbs & Ozzie always on the hot seat - Biscotti doesn't have to voice the existance of the hot seat - they both know it's there - 24/7/365.

**RavensDomination** · 01-25-2013, 01:51 PM

I think I heard that Steve was at the castle the Monday morning Cam was fired. Maybe he was just swinging by who knows, but you can see how people would put two and two together.

**pslholder96** · 01-25-2013, 01:52 PM

Interesting statement from Ozzie. Contrary to all the speculation we heard about Steve B putting his foot down. I think Ozzie is just downplaying the situation as to not undermine John's authority over the team.

**RavensQB** · 01-25-2013, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by leachisabeast

Lmao, we need to get a gif of when Ozzie starts to repeat "no no no no no".

Yes that would be a KEEPER GIF!!!! LMAO

**Haloti92** · 01-25-2013, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by pslholder96

Interesting statement from Ozzie. Contrary to all the speculation we heard about Steve B putting his foot down. I think Ozzie is just downplaying the situation as to not undermine John's authority over the team.

There is no upside and some downside to admitting you forced Harbaugh's hand.

**BIGBALL** · 01-25-2013, 02:05 PM

My own theory as to what went down was that after the offense struggled, and then the argument between Cam & Harbs on the sideline, John knew a change had to be made. I think the argument was the final straw, as I really believe John knew Cam was a big part of the problem before that, but he is a loyal guy. But being challenged by Cam I think pushed John over the edge. So basically, I actually do think John made the call. Either that, or Biscuit said something to the effect of "Fix the offense" and John knew Cam was the biggest part of the offensive issues, and had to let him go.
But I really think John made this call. I get the feeling that John may be loyal to a fault, but not to guys who are not loyal to him - and I think in that argument he maybe felt that with Cam.

**AirFlacco** · 01-25-2013, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by Haloti92

I appreciate Ozzie's answer, but let's be honest here, there is no way anyone admits such pressure or any mandate occurred, whether it did or didn't. The public answer is going to be the same regardless.

Agreed.

**TL24x7** · 01-25-2013, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by JoeCool5

This puts a damper on TL's theory that Stevie B. put Harbs on a "hot seat" by influencing Cam's firing.

There's nothing to be gained now with all the positive developments for Ozzie to reveal what really went down. It would undermine the whole season. I stand by my assertion that Bisciotti HEAVILY influenced the move. That said, it worked and Harbs obviously is no longer on the hot seat.

I also find it interesting that Ozzie chose to take the podium today. He rarely does that. A pre-emptive strike before the media day circus at the SB?

**don raven** · 01-25-2013, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by Haloti92

There is no upside and some downside to admitting you forced Harbaugh's hand.

Steve: Fire Cam or you're gone!
Steve:Have you thought of making a change at OC?
Steve:That Jim Caldwell is a heck of a coach, real OC potential.
Steve:I really want a Superbowl trophy this year. What can we do to juice up the offense?

Bottom line: Cam's gone and we are in the Superbowl.

**Ravenswintitle** · 01-25-2013, 02:13 PM

class act

**Boulderraven** · 01-25-2013, 02:18 PM

Nobody outside the organization really knows the truth. Why make a statement to undermine Harbaughs authority? Just typical GM speak.

**JoeCool5** · 01-25-2013, 02:26 PM

Bisciotti just does not impress me as being a meddling owner under any cirumstance. He might have asked Harbs if he was thinking of making a change considering the arguments that occurred during the Landover game, but to say he "heavily" influenced the decision just does not make sense to me. "The bottom line is" none of us will ever discover the real truth of what occurred, but it has worked out for the best as Joe looks like a COMPLETELY different QB now, which bodes well for the next ten years in the Charm City.

**RavensRule21215** · 01-25-2013, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by Haloti92

I appreciate Ozzie's answer, but let's be honest here, there is no way anyone admits such pressure or any mandate occurred, whether it did or didn't. The public answer is going to be the same regardless.

**saintmatthew** · 01-25-2013, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by BIGBALL

My own theory as to what went down was that after the offense struggled, and then the argument between Cam & Harbs on the sideline, John knew a change had to be made. I think the argument was the final straw, as I really believe John knew Cam was a big part of the problem before that, but he is a loyal guy. But being challenged by Cam I think pushed John over the edge. So basically, I actually do think John made the call. Either that, or Biscuit said something to the effect of "Fix the offense" and John knew Cam was the biggest part of the offensive issues, and had to let him go.
But I really think John made this call. I get the feeling that John may be loyal to a fault, but not to guys who are not loyal to him - and I think in that argument he maybe felt that with Cam.

After seeing that sideline argument, I can't see why he would need to be told to can him. He looked pretty ready. If Steve was there in relation, it was probably cause Ozzie said, "Hey Steve, John's probably shit-canning Cam tomorrow morning".

**HoustonRaven** · 01-25-2013, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by RavensDomination

I think I heard that Steve was at the castle the Monday morning Cam was fired. Maybe he was just swinging by who knows, but you can see how people would put two and two together.

Bisciotti is there more often than you're suggesting here.

This is his full time endeavor now. He has folks watching is other interests.