But shouldn't, after coaching in the NFL and in a Super Bowl, Callahan already have the coaching thing down?
I know in my job I need to continue to learn and grow. I would venture to guess that Al Davis or Steve Pederson provided no resources for learning or growing, or if they did, it was not a positive influence. Bill might have some issues that he does not know how to handle and he has not had 'management' support to fix/correct/learn.
I look at other bad owners in sports (e.g., Angelos - Orioles, Steinbrenner - Yankees) and the turmoil that exists aorund these organizations. In most cases these teams fail to produce and the knee-jerk reactions of the owners don't help the manager or fans. I believe that Steve Pederson might have some of that same influence on Callahan.
Just a thought for dicussion...that's all...
I really don't think you can say Steve Pederson didn't alow Bill Callahan to grow. He offered him nothing but support, built him one of the nicest facilities in college football, and recently gave him an extension. If not for "management issues," Pederson's fate would have entirely rested upon Callahan's success. They were tied together.