Quote:If the team needs a new head coach, then the right appointment can bring the fans in. Look at the effect Rex Ryan has had in Buffalo. They sold over 60,000 season tickets, and I think they even started a waiting list (albeit short and likely to disappear if their season continues to go down the pan).


We could be similar. If we appoint a head coach that brings excitement and hope back to the team, then the season ticket sales could be boosted. Whereas keeping Gus may result in less renewing or buying them if he is given another season.


I think the issue with Marrone is that not long after giving a speech after the last game about family and how they play and work for each other, he waltzes off with a nice pay day and sticking two fingers up to them all. I guess taking the pay day may make sense to some, but I feel a lot will view him as a quitter who didn't believe he could take that team any further than he already did, and took the first chance to get out. I don't think many teams would view that in a positive way, hence why they passed on him at this time.