Brian Daboll seemed to have a number of options during this year’s coaching carousel. He received interest regarding three head coaching jobs and three offensive coordinator positions, including a HC interview with his former team, the Bills.
Ultimately, Daboll took the Titans’ offensive coordinator job under new head coach Robert Saleh. One of his main reasons for doing so was the presence of quarterback Cam Ward, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. The former No. 1 pick loomed large over Tennessee’s search for a new leader, both in terms of candidates’ interest in the job and the Titans’ interest in hiring them.
Daboll’s excitement about Ward is hardly surprising considering the Giants’ attempts to trade up to the first overall pick and take him last year. Daboll clearly believes in the young passer’s potential and jumped at the opportunity to work with him. Ward had a rough rookie year, but it became clear that he was the least of the Titans’ concerns. He could still see a major turnaround with a new coaching staff, similar to Drake Maye‘s sophomore leap this past season.
Daboll also built his coaching bonafides in Buffalo developing Josh Allen, which he parlayed into the top job in New York. Similar success with Ward could give him another chance at a head coaching gig.
Also a major draw for Daboll: their willingness to hire him.
I think he probably didn’t lack for options.
I think he did. I don’t think any serious team was considering him. The only teams thinking about him were bad ones. The Bills rumors were bluster as soon as they elevated Brady.
As a HC maybe @rct but I think he had plenty of legit OC options.
Maybe you’re right. imo, it’s tough to evaluate him as an OC because he had some awful years with bad personnel but some great times with Josh Allen. We’ll see how he does with Ward. Should be fun.
Funny how he was more qualified to be the HC than the HC they actually hired
I think Saleh has the chance to be a good HC, I just think the Jets are…not a place to do it.
Cam Ward did not really have a rough year. He had a rookie year with a bad team. Had ups and downs but showed tremendous promise . Just needs better coaching and many more weapons. Should have much more help next year. Believe you will see him kerr we p getting better