Yesterday I was hoping the lack of news was indication that Leftwich / Wilson was still the most likely outcome. But now it's pretty apparent my hunch and hope was wrong and that insead this is just an all time cluster of a coaching hire. If Pederson decides he now is okay working with Baalke, and Khan goes through with it, what does that say to the league? I get the impression a lot of people around the league have respect for Leftwich. I'm sure having a minority GM would also be very attractive for many players (rightly or wrongly). To shoot those two down to stick with Baalke who seems to be universally despised, looks like a horrifically terrible decision. I know money talks but think about how many free agents and players will not want to play for us.

This was talked about at length before the process really began but this team DESPERATELY needs a Lamping version over the football side. Coughlin should have been that role but he was a bad fit. You need a guy that doesnt still want to be a coach and who isn't into the details of everything going on with the team. Be there simply to assist the head coach and GM when needed. And help guide the overall direction of the football side of the house including these kind of hiring decisions.

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