BakoSaint

Some top candidates may only interview in order to create leverage so that the team they really want to join offers them a better contract or makes an offer quicker. I don't think we are the top destination with a potentially lame duck coach, poor oline, a salary cap situation that means we cannot get rid of existing veterans who don't fit the hires system or are discontent, less money to spend in free agency than any other team, and missing several draft picks.

However, we may not be the worst situation, with at least an average QB, some talented weapons, and low expectations. Mike McCarthy made it work as OC under Jim Haslett, although DA is probably a slightly worse head coach than Haslett.

I think we will eventually lure a second tier candidate who wants to bet on themselves or an experienced hire with a mediocre track record looking for another shot. If worst comes to worst we will hire the internal candidate but that is a loss. Going with an internal candidate when your problem is your system is antiguated and other teams are innovating quickly is a cop out. If you want the best chance for a fix you have to go with someone from the outside.