Looking at Francis and how he learned from Rutherford and his unwillingness to trade young prospects and building through the drafts sounds like he took the words from his Friend's mouth....right Shanny?
I say he is high on the List to be our Next GM has experience in building a team the right way and not getting sucked into resigning aging vets.
The fact that his coach quit as well as his pro scout when he was removed speaks highly of him and how valued the personal relationships he fostered with his management group was, speaks volumes.