Assuming Khan doesn't break the bank for a "big name coach", then I think Todd Haley makes the most sense. Sean McDermott is intriguing, but I'm not sure Khan will fill comfortable hiring another coordinator with no HC experience.

 

I did some reading on Josh McDaniels and apparently his time at Denver was a disaster. According to people in Denver, McDaniels only wanted to study game film. He HATED every aspect of the job, which included dealing with players, their problems, the media, etc. It's possible that he has matured since he left but he could be risky.

 

As noted above, Todd Haley got Kansas City to the playoffs with Matt Cassle at QB. He has done great things in Pittsburg and that should translate here as our offense is built somewhat similar to theirs. Haley is a good football mind, tough on his players, and detail oriented. That checks a lot of the clichés that I am looking forward. He also has local ties which is a nice plus.

 

I assume our defense would switch to a 3-4 as he seems to have been a 34 guy everywhere he has been. Maybe he could bring one of his former players and up-and-coming coach Mike Vrabel with him to be the D coordinator? I gues the one good thing with our current defensive scheme is it between a 43 and 34 so hopefully that gives us flexibility moving forward.

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