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In particular, the inability of general manager Joe Shane to execute atrade, despite Mara’s clear stance, points to possible dysfunction. If the owner was so resolute in keeping Barkley, why did the negotiations falter? This highlights a broader organizational issue: the lack of a higher-level executive or vice president of football operations to oversee and coordinate strategic moves. A more centralized authority might have facilitated better communication, preventing such disagreements from escalating.