Jesse Holley and company just looked at possible candidates to be the HC or OC/DC.
He first said that Jim Haurbagh is not coming here as he makes 9 million per year and is home.
He also said why would Jon Gruden leave the booth when he's making that much money etc. I don't think he would because he would have to face his brother twice per year.
The candidates.
Art Briles- Cavanaugh said we would take a PR hit, but no doubt the guy can coach. Said when he visited TC he helped install some of the RPO's with Dak (thought that was interesting).
James Franklin- They all 3 agreed this would be an excellent hire, Young and gifted.
Jimbo Fisher- they were all kind of meh on this candidate.
I think I could actually be excited about Briles and Franklin actually. Briles intrigues me.
He then added hot up and coming Coordinators.
Jim Bob Cooter- OC Detroit
Terrel Austin- DC Detroit
Mike Patricia- DC NE, (Cavanaugh things he is going to be really good because he has coached everything from Oline to Safety. Plus he has a super high IQ).
Anyway just thought I would share. I really like the idea of Briles and Franklin actually. Briles is a winner no matter where he's been. Franklin is young and exciting.
The final candidate....they were all for him. Said he wants out of Zona, Bruce Arians. Would take it tomorrow!