(02-05-2022, 12:15 AM)OzJohnnie Wrote:

(02-03-2022, 06:38 PM)OzJohnnie Wrote: Has this come out somewhere?  If it has, remember that it's often a defensive measure to avoid the stain of being rejected.  When it becomes obvious a candidate won't be selected, he'll often drop out of the process rather than let everyone know he got a 'No'.  He remains a more viable candidate for future opportunities.  As he's looking to step up into his first HC gig, I think this is more likely than not in Leftwich's case.  Particularly likely given the hype train his agent was running.

If there's a coach stepping down to Jacksonville and the role, like Pederson, who rejects then I think it's more likely a genuine 'No'.

Just because I love to say I told you so, I told you so.  Leftwich dropped when he knew he wasn't getting the job.  Better for his future prospects to withdraw before being given the 'No'.