Most likely scenario is Gus Bradley is cut loose. I don't think it's the scheme, necessarily, because other teams employ similar schemes to good effect. But the other coaching aspects, like weekly prep and motivation and actual gameday play calling were not there. Accountability issues due to being a nice guy could also be an issue.
I would expect Ballard and Steichen to return. I don't think Steichen has proven to be a liability. The main thing I worry about with Steichen is A.) Richardson, to the extent he's saddled to him even if he doesn't work out. B.) IF the accountability stuff is true. That's a coaching thing. However it's delegated, that's the HC. If position coaches aren't making sure guys are showing up/giving effort, that goes to the HC.
Insofar as any of that shit is true. If so, my guess would be the defense has more culprits.
Could be wrong, but I'd be more surprised if we didn't have full blown suicide watch this off-season because Ballard stays. If they let him go, he'll get picked up fairly quickly. You can believe the reason for that is because he's a trickster, or you can believe it's for a legitimate reason. I think ownership knows that, which is why I tend to think he stays.
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