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The NFL’s Patience Problem - [Glue Guys, Ep. 65]

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Show Notes

What does success actually mean in the NFL?

With head coach firings reaching historic levels, this episode of Glue Guys examines whether teams have lost perspective — and patience. When “Super Bowl or bust” becomes the only definition of success, even stable, winning organizations start to feel broken.

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