'It was time to move forward': Amy Adams strunk’s shocking dismissal of GM Jon Robinson – 66-43 record and what's next for Titans
Amy Adams Strunk dismissed Titans' GM Jon Robinson with a 66-43 regular season record. Strunk cited it was time to move forward.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:26 PM ISTAmy Adams Strunk dismissed Titans' GM Jon Robinson with a 66-43 regular season record. Strunk cited it was time to move forward.
Source: People
"It was time to move on": Amy Adams Strunk and the Surprising Decision to Part with GM Jon Robinson – A Look Back at the Titans' Bold Move
First-Place Titans Say Goodbye to GM: A 66-43 Regular Season Record and a New Direction
When Tennessee Titans' controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk made the decision to part ways with general manager Jon Robinson, despite the team's leading position in the AFC South division, it sent shockwaves through the NFL. Strunk's justification for the dismissal, as reported by the Associated Press, was both direct and decisive, "Honestly, I had made the decision. It was time to move forward."
Robinson had a respectable tenure as the Titans' GM since 2016, boasting a 66-43 regular season record, four playoff appearances, and reaching the AFC Championship Game in 2019. Not one losing season marked his leadership. Yet, Strunk felt the change was necessary, and it was time to start the search for the next GM.
A Thank You to Robinson and an Eye on the Future
In a professional football world where loyalty often plays second fiddle to results, this decision has been viewed as both courageous and ruthless. Titans coach Mike Vrabel showed gratitude to Robinson, thanking him and his family "for their care, effort, and support" and acknowledging the change.
Vrabel also spoke of Robinson's parting message to the team: "He wanted to thank the players for their efforts," a noble gesture from a man who saw them through wins, losses, and injuries.
But Vrabel's words also echo the relentless pursuit of victory that characterizes professional sports, stating the organization's goal: "We're here to win championships. We all have a job to do. We're held to a high standard." It's a statement that sums up the pressure, expectations, and the unforgiving nature of the industry.
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