CanesNation26
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There have been a few reports out that our top three candidates to replace Randy were Folden, Edsall, and Marc Trestman- embarrassing.
I didn't watch the process closely but I know there was also multiple reports indicating that Miami was close to signing Jon Gruden and some that reported that we in fact signed Gruden. What ever happened here? Was the BOT actually serious about going after a big fish like Gruden or was it just all smoke and mirrors? And if we did in fact go after Gruden, was anything, after the fact, ever released as to why he turned down the job (money, wasn't impressed by what Miami had to offer, simply didn't wish to coach again, etc.) or are the explanations just pure speculation?
Lastly, in retrospect, the decision to hire Golden was an awful one. But in terms of up-and-coming coaches in the market, not established coaches like Gruden, was he considered top tier or were others more highly touted/sought after (again not knowing what we know now)?
I didn't watch the process closely but I know there was also multiple reports indicating that Miami was close to signing Jon Gruden and some that reported that we in fact signed Gruden. What ever happened here? Was the BOT actually serious about going after a big fish like Gruden or was it just all smoke and mirrors? And if we did in fact go after Gruden, was anything, after the fact, ever released as to why he turned down the job (money, wasn't impressed by what Miami had to offer, simply didn't wish to coach again, etc.) or are the explanations just pure speculation?
Lastly, in retrospect, the decision to hire Golden was an awful one. But in terms of up-and-coming coaches in the market, not established coaches like Gruden, was he considered top tier or were others more highly touted/sought after (again not knowing what we know now)?