Jetsfan79
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There seems to be something very wrong with the dressing room right now. As to what that is, is pure speculation. There have some "warning signs" all year so I don't think it is unreasonable to surmise there might be some sort of issue.
Take this with a grain of salt: I recently spoke to someone at my work who is in a management position that knows someone within True North. He was told there was "in fighting" within the team. Don't know the details beyond this and I stress this is rumour/speculation. But if true, this is very disheartening to hear. I also heard some whispers regarding Ehlers' "Malaise" from last season which I will not get into details here.
So what's wrong? We will probably never know. Here are some possible "clues" thats something is "off" with the team that I have thought of or others may have Brought to attention in the past. Lets examine:
1. Players Only meeting late in the season.
This one probably has the most validity that there is some issue with the team. When such a meeting happens it (usually) means there something very wrong in the room
2. Wheeler/Chairot altercation in practice. Could this be a symptom of something bigger?
3. Wheeler saying the team "gave up" in a post game scrum earlier this year.
Hearing this was bad enough. What was more telling was Maurice unhappy this was said and saying this will be "dealt with" is not a good sign either
4. Buff running the show
This is not new. Buff has been sulking when he's not on PP1 or OT. There could be some friction here with the team and or coaching staff
5. Laine Favouritism
I don't think I buy this but there has been a theory that Laine has been coddled causing other players to think they are being held back.
Edit: 6. Trouba situation causing friction
What is surprising to me is that it has always seemed the Jets were a close knit team. Remember 2 years ago when everyone shook hands after every win? Why did they stop that? Wheeler has also said quite unsolicitedly that Maurice is the best coach he has had in his life. So obviously there is love for Maurice.
So what gives?
Take this with a grain of salt: I recently spoke to someone at my work who is in a management position that knows someone within True North. He was told there was "in fighting" within the team. Don't know the details beyond this and I stress this is rumour/speculation. But if true, this is very disheartening to hear. I also heard some whispers regarding Ehlers' "Malaise" from last season which I will not get into details here.
So what's wrong? We will probably never know. Here are some possible "clues" thats something is "off" with the team that I have thought of or others may have Brought to attention in the past. Lets examine:
1. Players Only meeting late in the season.
This one probably has the most validity that there is some issue with the team. When such a meeting happens it (usually) means there something very wrong in the room
2. Wheeler/Chairot altercation in practice. Could this be a symptom of something bigger?
3. Wheeler saying the team "gave up" in a post game scrum earlier this year.
Hearing this was bad enough. What was more telling was Maurice unhappy this was said and saying this will be "dealt with" is not a good sign either
4. Buff running the show
This is not new. Buff has been sulking when he's not on PP1 or OT. There could be some friction here with the team and or coaching staff
5. Laine Favouritism
I don't think I buy this but there has been a theory that Laine has been coddled causing other players to think they are being held back.
Edit: 6. Trouba situation causing friction
What is surprising to me is that it has always seemed the Jets were a close knit team. Remember 2 years ago when everyone shook hands after every win? Why did they stop that? Wheeler has also said quite unsolicitedly that Maurice is the best coach he has had in his life. So obviously there is love for Maurice.
So what gives?
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