You are absolutely on point. His rant could've got those dudes jobless if they weren't offered a lifeline via Stellini.
In all sincerity, we all know Conte is such an explosive dude. This is exactly the reason why Man United were sceptical about offering him a job. That decision to overlook him seems bad when he guided Spurs to the Champions League last year. Now, considering where both teams are at present, the decision looks like a masterstroke.