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After weeks of searching for a replacement, Arizona Outlaws GM John J. Johnson stepped down from the GM position in order to spend more time with his family. Johnson noted that he had full confidence in his successor. Johnson had announced plans to retire earlier this season and many expected him to pass the torch at the conclusion of the season, but sources close to the organization note that they were confident enough in his replacement that the owners made the decision to begin the transition immediately. We’re told that Johnson will remain involved to some degree while the transition takes place, but that the new GM would have the final say in all decisions going forward.
Marketing executive and sports data executive Victoria Danvers has been chosen as Johnson’s replacement. Danvers has been involved in other leagues and has interacted with NSFL teams before as a behind-the-scenes consultant, but this will be her first official role with the team. Since the announcement, the team’s officials have come forward in revealing that Danvers has had an active role with the team for the past three seasons and her performance in that role was enough to earn her the role. Ms. Danvers spoke to the press immediately following the announcement and answered a few questions.
Danvers: Let me start by thanking all of you for being here today. I’m extremely excited and honored to be stepping into this role. Over the past three seasons, I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside Mr. Johnson and see up close the level of passion and determination that it takes to succeed in this league. I believe myself to represent those same qualities and I am blessed to have the support of the owners as I step into this role. I know I have big shoes to fill, but I think the building blocks are in place for something very special. I have a few moments to answer questions, so let’s begin.
Media: How long have you been working with the Outlaws organization? And in what capacity did you assist them?
D: I initially began working with the Outlaws in a consultation and analytic s role. I have a unique eye for talent and that’s something that’s proven useful to me in my career. In particular, I have a passion for the game of football and I believe my skills translate well to the management side of our sport. Like many consultants, I’ve worked with other teams in the past and, while I can’t comment on my work with other organizations due to NDAs, Arizona has been kind enough to to lift their NDA and allow me to speak on my work here. My primary function served in the assessment of DSFL candidates and assisting the team’s scouts and draft team. While coaches and GMs hold the most influence, there are a lot of great people that work behind the scenes year-round in preparation for the draft and I had the honor of working with a lot of great people. Much of the details would bore you, I’m sure. It’s a lot of tech talk. But it’s something that I truly enjoyed being a part of.
M: What do you believe will make your tenure as GM different from Mr. Johnson’s?
D: Well, for starters, I have a fresh perspective. While I love this organization, I’m not blind to the criticisms against it. Simply put, this is a team that has grown stagnant. There is a lot of young talent here with promising futures, but we’ve always invested time and draft picks on players that have failed to produce the desired result. No one has a crystal ball and I don’t fault the previous decision-makers for not being able to predict the future, but if ever there was a time for a fresh set of eyes, this is it. In my work with the draft team, I was fortunate enough to meet many of the young men we brought into our organization and I can tell you that there are some exceptionally talented players on this squad. Many of whom haven’t get the recognition they deserve. That’s where I come in. I want to shift the focus from the old guard and shine a spotlight on the guys that really deserve it.
D: Do you have any comment on the exit of QB Kevin Fitzpatrick?
A: [span style=\\'color:green\\']To be perfectly honest, I’m focused on the future of this team and Kevin Fitzpatrick has made the decision that he doesn’t want to be part of that future. As an athlete, I respect his God-given talent and work ethic, but Kevin is also a very passionate player and he’s always worn his heart on his sleeve. And, at the end of the day, he’s decided he doesn’t want to be here. Now, whether I personally agree with it or not, previous management has been accused before of holding players hostage. And I have no desire to hold anyone hostage. If a player doesn’t want to be here, that’s fine by me. Because there isn’t enough room in our locker room for players that don’t want to be here. I want to work with people who look forward to getting up in the morning to go to work. That’s the type of attitude that makes you successful in the business world and I believe the same is true for the sports world. I want to the Outlaws organization to be a team that players want to be part of. Not just because of money. Not just because we may happen to be their best chance to chase a ring that particular season. But because we genuinely believe in the people around us.
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D: Following this season, will the team be entering a rebuilding phase as many anticipate they will?
A: Obviously, at this point, it’s far too early to take any options off the table. We still have at least four games left to play and I’m excited to see our boys continue to show us why they’re some of the best players in the world. Dare I say, the best athletes in the world. In any sport. But when I look at this team, I don’t see something that needs to be torn down and rebuilt. I see a foundation that is very strong. My biggest fear in talking to the ownership was that the next GM would come in, take a wrecking ball to this team, and throw away the good with the bad. I’m here today to make sure that doesn’t happen. Now, maybe it’s time to move the pieces around. Those are conversations that are happening behind the scenes. I’m not against making bold moves when the moment calls for it. But more importantly, I’m interested in making the right moves.
D: What will it take for this organization to win another championship?
A: Historians will recall that Arizona did win a few championships. That was over a decade ago. And every player that was part of those championship teams is gone now. I’ve met fans that still talk about those games like they happened yesterday. Unfortunately, I’ve also met employees of this organization who talk the same way. But that didn’t happen yesterday. And we’re not doing ourselves any favors by pretending it did. It’s time for this team to move forward. As far as what entails, it’s not easily broken down, but there are a few basic key points. And they’re things that we’re all aware of. One of you mentioned Kevin Fitzpatrick. He didn’t want to be here. I want us to find a Quarterback that does. There are a few impressive Quarterbacks in this year’s draft. Quite frankly, if there was ever a year to draft a Quarterback, this is it. But I know that, you know that, and so do the rest of the teams in the NSFL. So, I’m not pretending that a great, young Quarterback is just going to conveniently fall into our lap. But there are other options and, if we don’t draft the player we want, we’ll find another solution. Because that’s how this game works. You don’t get to cry foul just because someone with a better draft pick took your player first. You have to get up the next day and move forward. And that’s the one key takeaway for today. This organization is ready to move forward.
At this time, a member of the Outlaws’ staff stepped in to stop further questions. Miss Danvers excused herself and stepped away from the podium.
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[/div]After weeks of searching for a replacement, Arizona Outlaws GM John J. Johnson stepped down from the GM position in order to spend more time with his family. Johnson noted that he had full confidence in his successor. Johnson had announced plans to retire earlier this season and many expected him to pass the torch at the conclusion of the season, but sources close to the organization note that they were confident enough in his replacement that the owners made the decision to begin the transition immediately. We’re told that Johnson will remain involved to some degree while the transition takes place, but that the new GM would have the final say in all decisions going forward.
Marketing executive and sports data executive Victoria Danvers has been chosen as Johnson’s replacement. Danvers has been involved in other leagues and has interacted with NSFL teams before as a behind-the-scenes consultant, but this will be her first official role with the team. Since the announcement, the team’s officials have come forward in revealing that Danvers has had an active role with the team for the past three seasons and her performance in that role was enough to earn her the role. Ms. Danvers spoke to the press immediately following the announcement and answered a few questions.
Danvers: Let me start by thanking all of you for being here today. I’m extremely excited and honored to be stepping into this role. Over the past three seasons, I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside Mr. Johnson and see up close the level of passion and determination that it takes to succeed in this league. I believe myself to represent those same qualities and I am blessed to have the support of the owners as I step into this role. I know I have big shoes to fill, but I think the building blocks are in place for something very special. I have a few moments to answer questions, so let’s begin.
Media: How long have you been working with the Outlaws organization? And in what capacity did you assist them?
D: I initially began working with the Outlaws in a consultation and analytic s role. I have a unique eye for talent and that’s something that’s proven useful to me in my career. In particular, I have a passion for the game of football and I believe my skills translate well to the management side of our sport. Like many consultants, I’ve worked with other teams in the past and, while I can’t comment on my work with other organizations due to NDAs, Arizona has been kind enough to to lift their NDA and allow me to speak on my work here. My primary function served in the assessment of DSFL candidates and assisting the team’s scouts and draft team. While coaches and GMs hold the most influence, there are a lot of great people that work behind the scenes year-round in preparation for the draft and I had the honor of working with a lot of great people. Much of the details would bore you, I’m sure. It’s a lot of tech talk. But it’s something that I truly enjoyed being a part of.
M: What do you believe will make your tenure as GM different from Mr. Johnson’s?
D: Well, for starters, I have a fresh perspective. While I love this organization, I’m not blind to the criticisms against it. Simply put, this is a team that has grown stagnant. There is a lot of young talent here with promising futures, but we’ve always invested time and draft picks on players that have failed to produce the desired result. No one has a crystal ball and I don’t fault the previous decision-makers for not being able to predict the future, but if ever there was a time for a fresh set of eyes, this is it. In my work with the draft team, I was fortunate enough to meet many of the young men we brought into our organization and I can tell you that there are some exceptionally talented players on this squad. Many of whom haven’t get the recognition they deserve. That’s where I come in. I want to shift the focus from the old guard and shine a spotlight on the guys that really deserve it.
D: Do you have any comment on the exit of QB Kevin Fitzpatrick?
A: [span style=\\'color:green\\']To be perfectly honest, I’m focused on the future of this team and Kevin Fitzpatrick has made the decision that he doesn’t want to be part of that future. As an athlete, I respect his God-given talent and work ethic, but Kevin is also a very passionate player and he’s always worn his heart on his sleeve. And, at the end of the day, he’s decided he doesn’t want to be here. Now, whether I personally agree with it or not, previous management has been accused before of holding players hostage. And I have no desire to hold anyone hostage. If a player doesn’t want to be here, that’s fine by me. Because there isn’t enough room in our locker room for players that don’t want to be here. I want to work with people who look forward to getting up in the morning to go to work. That’s the type of attitude that makes you successful in the business world and I believe the same is true for the sports world. I want to the Outlaws organization to be a team that players want to be part of. Not just because of money. Not just because we may happen to be their best chance to chase a ring that particular season. But because we genuinely believe in the people around us.
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[/div]D: Following this season, will the team be entering a rebuilding phase as many anticipate they will?
A: Obviously, at this point, it’s far too early to take any options off the table. We still have at least four games left to play and I’m excited to see our boys continue to show us why they’re some of the best players in the world. Dare I say, the best athletes in the world. In any sport. But when I look at this team, I don’t see something that needs to be torn down and rebuilt. I see a foundation that is very strong. My biggest fear in talking to the ownership was that the next GM would come in, take a wrecking ball to this team, and throw away the good with the bad. I’m here today to make sure that doesn’t happen. Now, maybe it’s time to move the pieces around. Those are conversations that are happening behind the scenes. I’m not against making bold moves when the moment calls for it. But more importantly, I’m interested in making the right moves.
D: What will it take for this organization to win another championship?
A: Historians will recall that Arizona did win a few championships. That was over a decade ago. And every player that was part of those championship teams is gone now. I’ve met fans that still talk about those games like they happened yesterday. Unfortunately, I’ve also met employees of this organization who talk the same way. But that didn’t happen yesterday. And we’re not doing ourselves any favors by pretending it did. It’s time for this team to move forward. As far as what entails, it’s not easily broken down, but there are a few basic key points. And they’re things that we’re all aware of. One of you mentioned Kevin Fitzpatrick. He didn’t want to be here. I want us to find a Quarterback that does. There are a few impressive Quarterbacks in this year’s draft. Quite frankly, if there was ever a year to draft a Quarterback, this is it. But I know that, you know that, and so do the rest of the teams in the NSFL. So, I’m not pretending that a great, young Quarterback is just going to conveniently fall into our lap. But there are other options and, if we don’t draft the player we want, we’ll find another solution. Because that’s how this game works. You don’t get to cry foul just because someone with a better draft pick took your player first. You have to get up the next day and move forward. And that’s the one key takeaway for today. This organization is ready to move forward.
At this time, a member of the Outlaws’ staff stepped in to stop further questions. Miss Danvers excused herself and stepped away from the podium.
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