Whether the rule is stupid or not, they are playing by the rules so Kyle should've known better.
Knowing all this stuff is part of being the head coach.
That's not a good look after a good (in my opinion) start of offseason.
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Jan 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Originally posted by Afrikan:
I love how everyone blames the NFL before blaming the idiot for not knowing the rules or taking them serious.
It was simple... Kyle should have just shut his mouth, said he will interview candidates for the OC position. Then choose Klay. THAT f**kING SIMPLE!
Now with Kyle, again being horrible at knowning rules or paying attention to details..being unprepared, puts Klay and the team in a weird position (like he did to poor Jordan Mason with the press) that if he does do interviews... and picks Klay, the running theme would be that Kyle never took those other interviews serious.
The solution to this is still simple... request interviews to coaches you know will accept this circus situation, then announce Klay as the OC. Do NOT request interviews with coaches who have any pride, who looking for OC positions. To where you're the laughing stock because everyone knows what is going on, and those types of coaches will decline the interview..and the media will make a story out of it (since you soft fans care what the media thinks or how our players treat them).
Interview some young assistants that are looking to get a position to gain experience as a pass game coordinator (Klay's previous position). The interview would be beneficial for them.. they don't get OC title.. but can also apply for the other position and get hired there (be it after another interview, if needed).
I agree in that Kyle totally messed this up. I also think it wouldn't have hurt to have 1 or 2 legit candidates for interviews. What could it have hurt? Get some other eyeballs on the offense, other ideas, etc. Even legitimately entertaining the idea of surrendering playcalling duty. Offering other positions up would've been wise as well. Just a total muff by Kyle. I support him as being head coach but this kind of stuff is why some think he's too myopic to be head coach.