I like Marrone's historical context. Did pretty solid at Syracuse (I know .500) and then in Buffalo was trending in the right direction.  When I read about that 2014 season as well it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows during that season too.  Benched EJ Manuel mid-season then beat the Green Bay Packers.  Did lose in a playoff scenario game to a bleh Oakland team and got a freebie win vs the resting NE team.

 

I also like David Shaw's resume, but clearly with no NFL experience it is more risky.

 

Shaw is potentially the home run/flop hire.  

 

Marrone is probably the safe hire.

 

Haley/Smith would be relatively safe as well.  

 

Patracia falls into the David Shaw category but with even less resume of actual coaching experience, he clearly has the smarts.

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