(02-03-2022, 06:38 PM)OzJohnnie Wrote:

(02-03-2022, 05:46 PM)Jag88 Wrote: Sucks about leftwitch about to withdraw himself. Smh

Has this come out somewhere?  If it has, remember that it's often a defensive measure to avoid the stain of being rejected.  When it becomes obvious a candidate won't be selected, he'll often drop out of the process rather than let everyone know he got a 'No'.  He remains a more viable candidate for future opportunities.  As he's looking to step up into his first HC gig, I think this is more likely than not in Leftwich's case.  Particularly likely given the hype train his agent was running.

If there's a coach stepping down to Jacksonville and the role, like Pederson, who rejects then I think it's more likely a genuine 'No'.

Were this any franchise other than Jacksonville, I don't think he'd have given them the time he did once he made his demand.

At some point, patience wears thin, and reality sets in. The team wasn't moving in the direction he wanted (did they ever approach or speak to Wilson?), and once news of Spielman's interview made the news, it was pretty apparent they wanted to find some other solution.

I wish him luck, but ain't gonna lie that I'd have been interested to see what he could do here.

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