I'm far from a Gary Lawless supporter, but I have no issue with either article. Now that the season's over, it's time to editorialize, I get that.
In regards to the Buff article, the headline (which he doesn't write) makes it seem like he's all out advocating for Chevy to trade the guy. But if you read the article, he's calling out Buff for his lack of conditioning, focus, effort, whatever.
These are fair criticisms of Buff. He wears a letter on his sweater, which means the team is supposed to follow his example. I know Buff is really good when he's on his game, but I don't want the team to follow his example of playing 10-20 lbs overweight or putting in lackadaisical effort in the weight room and in the defensive zone. Lawless is saying, if Buff won't put up, he has to be shut up. Totally fair, and I agree.
The Noel article probably doesn't get written if Chevy doesn't answer awkwardly about Noel's future at his season ending presser. I don't blame Gary for thinking that Noel's footing with the team may not be concrete at this point, basing it entirely on Chevy's words.
And with that in mind, having a recent Jack Adams winner who has a history with TNSE and Winnipeg available, well, it makes sense that the Jets would be interested. He's not saying 'fire Noel and go after Vigneault' just because AV is available. He bases this on Chevy maybe not being sold on Noel as our head coach. If you read the article, the meat and potatoes of it are about Noel and the job he's done thus far.
Both articles make sense. Lawless IS basically an idiot, as evidenced by listening to H&L most days, but he's not Cox. At least not yet. These two articles are good conversations to have. You gotta read the article, not just the headline.