Quote:Offensive coordinators get to pick their assistants in almost all situations... in this case it looks like Marrone was hired first, followed by Olson. I'll ask you this: who do you think had the idea of hiring Hackett as qb coach?

 

Normally I'd agree, the asst head coach label is almost always a meaningless title. I'm not so sure this time.

 

Like I said - Marrone was a "no-brainer."  His experience as a former HC, OC and long time O-Line coach made it that way.  If a subsequently hired coordinator disagreed with Caldwell/Bradley on that hire - then they are probably talking to the wrong coordinator. 

 

So - I don't think the order of hire matters in this particular case.  

 

Certainly Marrone put Hackett's name in the hat for QB coach and the team ultimately hired him.  Of course Olson was in place by that point and also would have signed off on the deal. 

 

I think there is tons of respect for Marrone from this coaching staff, but I just don't see him as playing some role greater than the coordinator at this point.  (I agree with "collaborative effort.")

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