Quote:Considering Caldwell had nothing to do with the Marrone hire, you're already off target. 

 

That aside, I agree with you that GUS recognized the biggest issues and knew he needed to make changes to address them.  That's why Marrone is here, and that's why they've made a change at OC and added additional coaching resources to help bolster the offense. 

 

You can't prove that Dave had nothing to do with the Marrone hire.  Conversely, no one can prove that Dave had everything to do with the hire.

 

What HC is 100% forthcoming and honest when reporting anything to the press?

 

 

Here's my take (without proof):

 

I think a safe assumption is both DC & GB had input on the Marrone hire.  I don't think Khan offered any input on that decision.  However, I think that Fisch's dismissal was a joint SK/DC/GB decision.  Gus probably was forced to accept sole responsibility for the decision since he was the one who hired Fisch.

 

I don't know if Marrone is a better HC than Bradley, and I do not think that Marrone's hire is a safety net of any sort.  If Gus struggles this year and gets the axe, expect an entirely new coaching staff.

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