Besides, the argument against Tony that he'd make is that in a situation when things are going to hell, a werecreature is too instinctive and primal in the beastman shape anyway. Sure, back to normal, Tony is able to think and react, but if it's a dangerous situation, he's going to be out of his mind at the worst possible moment. Not his fault, but he's not suited.

And I always thought of Flint as more of a follower than a leader, if he's even a follower.