(01-08-2025, 10:32 AM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(01-08-2025, 10:11 AM)Mikey Wrote: If Byron could convince Arians to come over in a supporting role (dude's 72, maybe some consulting/QB coach role that isn't as intensive as a coordinator), I might be on board.

I wanted him over Doug, but he's been out of the league for several years now, BL may just be comfortable enjoying the fruits of his labors in retirement. Good gig if you can get it.

Leftwich was on a podcast recently (within a few weeks) and said he had no idea where the rumor came from that he wouldn't coach in Jax if they kept Baalke. 
Said he'd be the coach there in an instant if he were offered the job no matter the GM. 
Was never offered the job. 
He wasn't trying to bring any exec level guy with him then, and likely doesn't have the juice to do so now. 

Just sharing since that was a popular narrative around here a few years ago "He won't come becuz Baalke"

It is likely that same rumor-mill line is of equal inaccuracy concerning a few of the top candidates this offseason as well.

People's memories get foggy over time, even regarding their own past and statements.

Also, sure he and his agent may not have made that blunt statement, but he may have definitely given off the impression the he want to be there with Baalke. It could have even been all in subtext/hypothetical, "what if were to offer the job to you?", "In that situation I may request this.", etc. etc. So that everyone can deny anything they wish after the fact.

All that stuff in done in the rooms with no recording and basically no witness other than the powers that be, so it will only ever be a he said-he said thing. No one outside that will truly know the truth.

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