I am Jacks complete lack of surprise.

 

No... Seriously.  There's 2 games left in the season.  Interim HC always come from someone who is already on the staff.  Marrone is the OBVIOUS choice to take the helm for the last 2 games as he actually has HC experience.  That's all that's going on here.  It's the practical, prudent decision.

 

This in no way affects the coaching search.  MAYBE if we come out and drop 50 burgers on the Colts and Titans, he'll get a look, but I think Dave knows he needs to make a SERIOUS move this offseason at HC in order to bring the fans back into it.  Marrone isn't that guy.  He may be a decent coach, but I can't see Caldwell hooking his cart to "decent".  He knows he needs to  hit a home run.

 

Marrone knows this as well.  I believe he's still going to bust his rear trying to put the best product on the field possible, because 31 other teams are always watching, and as mentioned, he could potentially move into an OC slot if he performs well. 

 

SO yeah... Nothing sexy or exciting about the announcement, but it never WAS going to be sexy or exciting, just checking the box.

 

January/Feb is when the excitement will come.

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