Thank You for the Sense of Urgency

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(11-13-2018, 08:10 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Right, because there were so many other quality coaches available to fill a huge hole on our staff.

It is hard to bring in a stranger mid season to hit the ground running knowing exactly what the HC wants/needs.


Hue was just what we needed.  And it has nothing to do with him becoming HC.  We heard that before and it turned out to be BS. 

No it wasn't, according to his agent, John Thorton:


https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/14/hue-jackson-agent-talks-bengals-head-coach/

https://www.bengals.com/news/lewis-jackson-embark-on-division-of-labor

"Lewis has one year left on his deal after this season, but it’s safe to presume the succession plan is back on the table, as Brown’s trust in Jackson the person will trump Jackson’s failed performances as head coach just as trust in Lewis trumps things like no playoff wins and an 8-26 record against the Pittsburgh Steelers."

"While Thornton was negotiating Jackson’s deal in Cleveland, Jackson was having an emotional meeting with Lewis and Brown in Mike Brown’s office. There was talk of a succession plan and the past and the future and Thornton sensed he was losing his man."