Billick and Fassel feuding?

[Foxman]

Psst. Billick and offensive coordinator Jim Fassel have already had a heated exchange, and it became quite a topic of discussion at the team's training complex.

Apparently, Fassel had been doing a lot of talking, and Billick reminded him who was the head coach and who was the assistant. Fassel retorted about Billick being on the hot seat and possibly having a meltdown even before the season started.

Now, let's be honest. You expected Billick, Fassel and quarterbacks coach Rick Neuheisel to have altercations. All three have been head coaches who are competitive, stubborn and love to gab.

Coaches get big money, and they're under a lot of stress, so there's nothing wrong with some feistiness as long as it's constructive. Shoot, Billick and Fassel could stage three fights the epics of Ali-Frazier as long as they win games.

But I did like Fassel's comeback because Billick is insecure. The Compu Coach having a meltdown. Now, that's funny.

I thought this was interesting. I could see them having a Buddy Ryan type of episode on the sidelines.

 

[magnus]

Fassel needs to know his place. He might have authority over that offense, but that offense isn't very good, so he needs not pretend he's the Buddy Ryan overshadowing a coach who, IMO, is a better offensive mind.

Past that, it's a shame that their issues are regressing Boller, who was efficient late last year.

 

[Mr. Scot]

Don't know the details. Billick may be the greater offensive mind. He's also the bigger egotistical prick of the two.

Maybe they should hire Kevin Greene as an assistant.