Browns’ Myles Garrett Requests Trade
The Browns have no plans of trading Myles Garrett, but the latest development in his situation has again raised the possibility of such a move taking place. The perennial All-Pro edge rusher has formally requested a trade. 
“As a kid dreaming of the NFL, all I focused on was the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl — and that goal fuels me today more than ever,” a statement from Garrett reads (h/t Ian Rapoport of NFL Network). “These past eight years have shaped me into the man that I am today. While I’ve loved calling [Cleveland] my home, my desire to win and compete on the biggest stages won’t allow me to be complacent.
“The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl. With that in mind, I have requested to be traded from the Cleveland Browns.”
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This scenario became a talking point at the end of the campaign, one in which the Browns finished 3-14. Garrett made it clear he would be seeking clarity on the franchise’s long-term plans regarding a potential rebuild, something the former Defensive Player of the Year has no interest in. While the Browns do not intend to embark on an organizational reset, questions at the quarterback position in particular leave them with a murky outlook with respect to Super Bowl contention in the near future.
Cleveland general manager Andrew Berry – who, along with head coach Kevin Stefanski signed an extension last offseason and will remain in place for 2025 – has been adamant no consideration will be given to dealing Garrett. He said after the end of the campaign the Browns expect the former No. 1 pick to retire with the franchise, adding less than one week ago that an offer including two first-round picks would not be enough to entertain the thought of a trade.
To no surprise, then, Rapoport adds the Browns’ stance on this matter has not changed. Still, teams will no doubt make calls gauging the team’s willingness to part ways with Garrett. The Texas A&M product has posted no fewer than 10 sacks in each of the past seven seasons, earning six Pro Bowl nods and being named first-team All-Pro four times so far in his decorated career. Garrett is comfortably Cleveland’s all-time sack leader, and with 2025 representing his age-29 season he has plenty more to offer the Browns or another team.
On only two occasions during his Cleveland tenure has Garrett reached the postseason. His time with the franchise included the Browns’ 0-16 campaign during his rookie year along with multiple coaching changes. The arrival of Stefanski brought about a run to the divisional round of the playoffs in 2020, but since then the team has only reached the postseason once more (a wild-card loss to the Texans last season). With an unclear outlook under center and a long list of AFC contenders to deal with regarding a Super Bowl run, Garrett’s desire to move on can be easily understood.
Two years remain on Garrett’s current contract, a $125MM extension which has proven to be a worthwhile investment on the team’s part. Berry has said he is open to working out another extension this offseason, one in which the top of the edge rush market could change dramatically. Trey Hendrickson and T.J. Watt join Garrett as veterans in line for new deals, while Micah Parsons‘ pending extension is also likely to challenge Nick Bosa‘s $34MM AAV. Before agreeing to a new Garrett pact, though, the Browns will now have to deal with this trade request.
Players who ask to be dealt quite often wind up remaining on their teams through a new contract. Still, this escalation is a notable chapter in the Garrett-Browns relationship as the team prepares for a crucial offseason. Cleveland is currently on track to be over the cap in 2025, thanks in no small part to the nearly $73MM hit Deshaun Watson is set to account for. The former Texans Pro Bowler has not met expectations during his three Cleveland campaigns, and his second Achilles tear threatens to keep him off the field for most, if not all, of the coming campaign. A free agent QB acquisition will certainly be challenging given the team’s financial situation.
Of course, the Browns own the No. 2 selection in this year’s draft. That could give the team the opportunity to add a new franchise passer, although the presence of Penn State’s Abdul Carter could leave a major edge rush addition as a possibility. Whether or not that receives consideration will depend at least in part on how this Garrett saga unfolds.
Rams Shopping WR Cooper Kupp
Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is definitively on the trade block. The source? Cooper Kupp himself. The Rams have informed the wideout that they’re “seeking a trade immediately,” Kupp announced tonight.
“I was informed that the team will be seeking a trade immediately and will be working with me and my family to find the right place to continue competing for championship,” Kupp wrote on X. “I don’t agree with the decision and always believed it was going to begin and end in LA.
“Still, if there’s one thing that I have learned over the years: there are so many things that are out of your control, but it is how you respond to these things that you will look back on and remember.
“I have taken so much pride in playing alongside my teammates for the LA community, so thank you for embracing my family and making this such a special place for us.”
While it’s a bit jarring that the Rams are looking to move on from a franchise icon, it’s not completely unfounded. The receiver has clearly been leaped by Puka Nacua on the depth chart, and considering Kupp’s age and contract, there was some belief that he could be playing elsewhere in 2025. Kupp himself acknowledged this after the 2024 campaign when he admitted that he may have played his final game in a Rams uniform.
This also isn’t the first time Kupp has been on the trade block. The organization confirmed that they received calls on Kupp leading up to the trade deadline, and a separate report suggested it was actually the Rams front office that was looking to sell. The team ended up hanging on to the WR for the stretch run when they couldn’t find a squad willing to meet their asking price, which was reportedly compensation that exceeded what the Raiders received for Davante Adams (a conditional third-round pick).
A former third-round pick, Kupp has spent his entire career with the Rams organization. His 2021 campaign is still one of the most prolific seasons by a wide receiver in NFL history. Kupp finished that season with 1,965 yards from scrimmage, the most by a wide receiver in a single season. For his efforts, Kupp earned Offensive Player of the Year honors, and he followed that up with a postseason where he hauled in a record 33 receptions in four games and earned Super Bowl MVP.
Since then, Kupp hasn’t been able to put together a full season, as he’s missed 18 regular season games over the past three years. After finishing with 90.2 yards per game in 2022, Kupp has averaged only 60.3 yards per game between 2023 and 2024 while taking a backseat to Nacua. Kupp’s 2024 campaign was one of the least-productive seasons of his career, as he finished with 67 catches for 710 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games.
Still, considering his resume, Kupp should still be relatively attractive to WR-needy teams. Plus, he doesn’t completely break the bank. While his $29.78MM cap number in 2025 could be untenable, he’s only due $20MM total next season (via a $7.5MM roster bonus due in March and a $12.5MM base salary). A trade suitor would also be on the hook for his $19.85MM in salary commitments for the 2026 season. Only $5MM of his base salary is guaranteed for next season, so if the Rams are unable to find a trade partner over the next month, there’s a chance they just cut the veteran before the roster bonus is triggered.
Still, it’s unlikely it gets that far, as interested teams could always renegotiate with their trade acquisition. When Kupp was on the block earlier this season, the Chiefs, Bills and Steelers were mentioned as teams that discussed a trade with the Rams. Each of those teams ended up pivoting elsewhere, with Kansas City (DeAndre Hopkins), Buffalo (Amari Cooper), and Pittsburgh (Mike Williams) all making moves to shore up their WR corps. Still, there’s a chance any of those squads come crawling back, and new suitors could surely emerge as the offseason plays out.
Working in the Rams’ favor is a relatively uninspiring free agent market at the position. Tee Higgins will be the most coveted name, but the rest of the group consists of veterans coming off injuries (like Chris Godwin and Stefon Diggs) and veterans who underwhelmed in new spots (like Hopkins and Cooper). If a team is looking to make a big-name splash at the position, Kupp would surely check that box.
Texans To Hire Nick Caley As OC
The Texans are hiring Nick Caley to be their next offensive coordinator, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport.
Caley was a longtime assistant in New England under Bill Belichick before being hired by Sean McVay as the Rams’ tight ends coach in 2023. Caley added pass-game coordinator to his title in 2024 and emerged as one of the league’s most coveted offensive coordinator candidates in recent weeks. He interviewed with the Buccaneers and was reportedly the Jets’ top choice, but turned them down in favor of the Texans.
In Houston, Caley will succeed Bobby Slowik, who was fired after the Texans offense took a significant step back last season. Of particular concern was Slowik’s pass protection scheme, which allowed 54 sacks in 2024 (fifth-most in the NFL). The Rams, meanwhile, allowed just 31 sacks (sixth-fewest), though both teams dealt with a rash of injuries along their offensive lines.
Caley is yet another McVay disciple to take on a top coaching job this offseason. His connections to the Texans run even deeper, dating back to his days with the Patriots and his time at John Carroll University, per Jordan Rodrigue of The Athletic. Namely, general manager Nick Caserio is a John Carroll alumnus who later spent time with Caley in New England.
C.J. Stroud‘s status as a franchise quarterback made the Texans one of the most sought-after OC jobs this hiring cycle, along with the young talent of Nico Collins and Tank Dell at wide receiver. Caley’s main task will be improving an offensive line that struggled in 2024 outside of Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil. The Texans will also be hoping that Caley’s history as a tight ends coach will help get the most out of Dalton Schultz, who disappointed in his debut season in Houston.
Caley backed out of the Jets’ OC search, doing so after reports pegged the ex-Belichick and McVay staffer as the frontrunner. Tanner Engstrand ended up following Aaron Glenn from Detroit. Caley also is believed to have received an offer to take over as Patriots OC last year, and he met with the Buccaneers last month. A journey as a rising candidate will stop in Houston, as Caley will be tasked with orchestrating a Stroud bounce-back effort.
The Texans conducted a thorough OC search before landing on Caley, considering several internal promotions as well as top candidates from other NFL teams and the college ranks. Via PFR’s OC/DC Search Tracker, here is a full list of their candidates:
- Nick Caley, tight ends coach (Rams): Hired
- Brian Johnson, pass game coordinator (Commanders): Interview requested
- Jerrod Johnson, quarterbacks coach (Texans): Interviewed 1/27
- Chip Kelly, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach (Ohio State): Team has interest
- Klint Kubiak, offensive coordinator (Saints): Mentioned as candidate; hired by Seahawks
- Bill Lazor, senior offensive assistant (Texans): Interviewed 1/30
- Thad Lewis, quarterbacks coach (Buccaneers): Interviewed 1/28
- Ben McDaniels, wide receivers coach/pass-game coordinator (Texans): Mentioned as candidate
- Jeff Nixon, offensive coordinator (Syracuse): Interviewed 1/27
- Grant Udinski, assistant quarterbacks coach (Vikings): Interviewed 1/30
Jaguars Name Tony Boselli VP Of Football Operations, Continue Staff Changes
Shad Khan said last month he hoped to beef up the Jaguars’ front office. Although the owner’s plan changed significantly thanks to the Trent Baalke firing during their HC search, the Jags are making a notable adjustment that will impact their next GM.
Tony Boselli was set to be part of the next Jags front office arrangement, and the team confirmed the move will come with an important title. The Jaguars announced Monday they are naming the Hall of Fame tackle their new executive VP of football operations. The team announcement indicates both Boselli and new HC Liam Coen will report to Khan, giving the new FO figure considerable power.
“Few people have better relationships throughout the NFL, know the game, and understand the value of strong team identity and culture as well as Tony Boselli,” Khan said. “Tony has a wealth of football acumen that we respect and need, and his counsel will be tremendously valuable to me and our football leadership team during this current rebirth and for many seasons to come.”
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Boselli is obviously best known for his playing career. The No. 2 overall pick in 1995, Boselli moved from being the first draft choice in Jaguars history to the Hall of Fame. It took a belated bush, reminding of Terrell Davis‘ arc, for Boselli to land in Canton due to having his career cut short by shoulder injuries. Boselli, who earned three first-team All-Pro nods during a golden era for left tackles, also suffered an ACL tear late in the 1999 season.
Boselli, 52. has been with the franchise in the years since, most notably as a radio broadcaster, and has held multiple roles in the health industry. He will now be part of what still appears a Coen-led operation.
“My job is not to be out front; my job is to help Liam Coen, his staff and the new GM to have success,” Boselli said. “That’s all I want to do. That’s all I care about. It’s focused on Liam. I’m going to make sure Liam and that staff he has and the players he brings in have the ultimate success.”
Despite minimal experience compared to most coaches who have the chance to shape a GM search, Coen still looks set hold final-say power as the Jags form a triumvirate of sorts. This differs from how Khan constructed his front office during Tom Coughlin‘s time as executive VP, when he presided over GM Dave Caldwell and HC Doug Marrone. Coughlin’s second Jags stint ended with a dismissal, as player grievances mounted, two-plus years into his tenure.
In addition to Boselli, the Jags are making more moves to fill out Coen’s coaching staff. They are adding Matt Edwards and Anthony Perkins as D-line and DBs coaches, respectively, according to NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero and The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The Jags are also retaining Richard Anguolo as tight ends coach. The Lions inquired about the Doug Pederson holdover staffer, per NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, but the Jags stepped in and gave Angulo a multiyear extension.
Edwards comes over after a stint as Bills assistant D-line coach; he had spent two seasons with the Raiders and four with the Titans previously. A Packers staffer in 2024, Perkins will jump from the quality control level to take on his first role as an NFL position coach. He was previously coaching Oregon State cornerbacks before joining Matt LaFleur‘s staff. Angulo has been Jacksonville’s TEs coach since 2022; he previously spent eight seasons in Baltimore, coaching that position and working as an assistant O-line coach.
Coen has run into trouble staffing his O-line coach role, seeing the Buccaneers — not fans of the way he left town — block interviews with their O-line coach (Kevin Carberry) and assistant OL coach (Brian Picucci). Despite Picucci following Coen from Kentucky last year, he is staying in Tampa. As such, the Jags are interviewing Zak Kromer for the job, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler tweets. Kromer has been with the Rams throughout Sean McVay‘s tenure, overlapping with both Coen L.A. stints. The son of Bills O-line coach Aaron Kromer, Zak is currently the Rams’ assistant O-line coach.
Raiders Hire Greg Olson As QBs Coach
The Raiders may not know who will be leading their QB depth chart in 2025, but the team now knows who will be coaching the position. According to Michael Silver of The Athletic, the Raiders have hired Greg Olson as their new quarterbacks coach.
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This is a bit of a homecoming for Olson, who has already had two previous stints with the organization. He was Oakland’s offensive coordinator for the 2013 and 2014 campaigns, with the Raiders struggling in both seasons. After effectively finishing that latter year as the NFL’s worst offense, the Raiders fired Olson.
The coach later had a four-year stint as the Raiders offensive coordinator between 2018 and 2021. The team’s best season under Olson came during their first year in Las Vegas, when the Raiders ranked eighth in yards and 10th in points. Otherwise, the Raiders rarely ranked in the top-half of the league in either category during Olson’s stint, and he wasn’t kept on the staff once Josh McDaniels took over. The veteran coach spent a year with the Rams before spending the 2023 campaign as the Seahawks’ QBs coach.
Olson has a long resume that dates back to the late 1980s. He got his first OC job with the Lions in 2005, and he’s held that same title with the Rams, Buccaneers, and Jaguars. He’s only twice guided a definitive top-1o offense: that aforementioned Raiders unit in 2020, and the Steven Jackson-led Rams in 2006.
Still, he’s shown an ability to get more than expected from some unheralded QBs, and he may be faced with a similar situation in 2025. Working alongside new OC Chip Kelly, Olson could be asked to squeeze what he can out of an uncertain QB depth chart. The team could stick with incumbents like Aidan O’Connell and/or Gardner Minshew, and the Raiders have also been connected to vets (like Russell Wilson) and prospects (primarily Shedeur Sanders).
Jaguars Request GM Interviews With Four Executives
The Jaguars aren’t wasting any time finding a new general manager. Shortly after news broke of their interview request with Buccaneers assistant general manager Mike Greenberg, we learned that the team requested interviews with four other executives. That grouping includes Chargers assistant GM Chad Alexander (via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler), Giants assistant GM Brandon Brown (via CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones), Bengals senior personnel executive Trey Brown (via Fowler), and Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham (via TheMMQB’s Albert Breer).
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Alexander was a long-time Ravens staffer, with the executive spending two decades with the organization. He worked his way up to assistant director of pro personnel, a gig he held for his final nine years in Baltimore. When all was said and done, he ended up earning a pair of Super Bowl rings during his stint with the organization. He’s most recently bounced around the league, including jobs working under Joe Douglas with the Jets and Joe Hortiz with the Chargers. Alexander was a finalist for the Raiders GM opening earlier this offseason.
Brandon Brown was also a finalist for that job in Las Vegas, and he interview for jobs with the Chargers and Panthers last offseason. The executive made a name for himself in Philadelphia, where he worked his way up from assistant director of pro scouting to director of player personnel. He took his talents to New York in 2022, where he’s spent the past three seasons working as the assistant general manager under Joe Schoen.
Trey Brown cut his teeth in the scouting ranks, spending time in the Patriots and Eagles front offices. After a three-year term as Philly’s director of college scouting, Brown spent a few years leading his own front office with the Birmingham Iron (AAF) and St. Louis BattleHawks (XFL). When those leagues folded, the executive took a scouting job with the Bengals, and he was promoted to a senior personnel executive role in 2022.
Cunningham started his front office career with the Ravens before joining the Eagles as their director of college scouting in 2017. He climbed the ranks to director of player personnel before taking an assistant GM job with the Bears in 2022. He’s spent the past three seasons in Chicago, although he’s flirted with promotions over the past two years. He was a finalist for the Commanders job last year, and he’s also been connected to jobs with the Chargers and Titans.
Cunningham was one of the initial names to be connected to the Jaguars job, along with former Titans GM Jon Robinson and Greenberg. While Liam Coen has a major say in who will run Jacksonville’s front office, Jones notes that the new GM will be considered the “primary football executive.” This means the eventual front office leader won’t answer to VP of Football Operations Tony Boselli, who the team officially hired earlier today.
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Jaguars Request GM Interview With Buccaneers Exec Mike Greenberg
New Jaguars head coach Liam Coen is driving the organization’s search for a new general manager. It shouldn’t be a surprise that Coen is eyeing a familiar face to help guide his front office. According to FOX Sports’ Peter Schrager, the Jaguars have requested an interview with Buccaneers assistant general manager Mike Greenberg.
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Greenberg has spent more than a decade in Tampa Bay’s front office. He’s gradually worked his way up the ranks with the Buccaneers, culminating in him earning the role of assistant GM ahead of the 2023 campaign. Per the Buccaneers website, the executive has been credited with managing the team’s salary cap, contract negotiations, and compliance with the CBA. He was lauded for his work last offseason, when he helped navigate the organization’s difficult cap situation to re-sign notable players like Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Antoine Winfield, and Lavonte David.
Interestingly, Greenberg was believed to be one of Tampa Bay’s decision makers who attempted to reach Coen during the play-caller’s off-grid departure from the organization. While there was some natural resentment following the fiasco, it may not be enough to dissuade the executive from considering a promotion in Jacksonville. The last we heard, Coen was reportedly “pushing hard” to bring Greenberg to the Jaguars.
The Bucs have so far rejected Coen’s request to lure contracted assistants to Jacksonville. While many of Coen’s initial inquiries were focused on lateral moves, Greenberg’s GM interview would represent a promotion. This means the Buccaneers wouldn’t be able to stop the executive from joining his former coach in a new spot.
The presence of former Jaguars GM Trent Baalke reportedly dissuaded some candidates from considering the HC gig, and the organization swiftly moved on from the executive when they realized the move would net them Coen. Greenberg is the first candidate to be definitively connected to the Jaguars, although Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham and former Titans GM Jon Robinson have also been mentioned as potential options for the organization.
For the Buccaneers, Greenberg would represent another high-profile loss for the organization. In addition to Coen, the team has also lost one of their other assistant GMs in John Spytek, who agreed to join the Raiders as their new general manager. Of course, a Greenberg loss wouldn’t be completely unexpected, as the executive met with the Jets about their vacancy earlier this offseason.
Dolphins Eyeing Marcus Mariota, Andy Dalton?
After cycling through a handful of backup quarterbacks in 2024, the Dolphins are determined to find a capable contingency plan for Tua Tagovailoa. That search could lead them to a former first-round pick, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported today that the Dolphins could be a suitor for free agent QB Marcus Mariota (via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald).
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Schefter noted the friendship between Mariota and Tagovailoa, plus the lack of state income taxes. While Mariota’s stats have generally been underwhelming throughout his career, he’s shown an ability to keep his team afloat. In 74 career starts, the former second-overall pick has gone 34-40, including a three-year span with the Titans where he finished with a winning record.
Most recently, Mariota has served as a backup in stops with the Raiders, Falcons, Eagles, and Commanders. He did garner 13 starts with Atlanta in 2022, but he’s otherwise been held to a bench role over the past five seasons. Over that span, Mariota has completed 63.2 percent of his passes for 2,977 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. He spent the 2024 campaign in Washington, where he tossed four touchdowns in three relief appearances.
Jackson adds another name to Miami’s impending search: Andy Dalton, with the reporter noting that the veteran is “held in high regard” by the organization. Dalton has garnered starts at all of his post-Bengals stops, although that wasn’t always necessarily the plan. The 37-year-old got five starts for the Panthers this past season while filling in for the struggling Bryce Young, with Dalton guiding his squad to only a 1-4 record while tossing seven touchdowns vs. six interceptions.
While the Dolphins pursued “a couple of top-flight backup QBs” last offseason, the team ultimately stuck with Skylar Thompson as their initial QB2 while releasing Mike White from the roster. Thompson only got one start for the Dolphins, as the team also gave Tyler Huntley and Tim Boyle looks under center. The trio of backup options represented a clear step back from Tagovailoa, and when the QB1 was sidelined early in the season, the Dolphins were limited to only 40 total points in four games. The Dolphins are clearly looking to avoid a similar situation in 2025.
Goodell: No Overseas Super Bowl Coming Until NFL Adds Foreign Market
The NFL has stood at 32 teams since the Texans’ 2002 entrance. That expansion effort realigned the divisions and schedule, and the league has expressed satisfaction with the symmetry created. No expansion is likely in the near future, but how the league next expands will eventually become a more important topic.
If the NFL is to balloon beyond 32 teams, SI.com’s Albert Breer believes a foreign market would come before another American city lands a team. Rumors of a London team have dissipated over the past several years, though Roger Goodell has continued to pay lip service to what would be a historic (and challenging) development. More of that emerged Monday, with the veteran commissioner’s wording bringing this situation back into play.
The subject of an overseas Super Bowl surfaced months ago, as Goodell suggested such a move was possible. When asked about it today, Goodell said no overseas Super Bowl will be considered while the league is still a USA-only operation. However, Goodell added (via CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones) that it would be on the table “if and when” the NFL places a team in a foreign country.
Logistical issues have loomed as a deterrent for a full-time team in London, but the NFL has both more international inroads and changed its calendar despite these in recent years. An anonymous owner also described a future in which an international division emerges as probable, though we still appear a long way off.
The 2021 season introduced a Monday-night wild-card game, and this season — after the 2020 and ’21 seasons brought COVID-19-driven reschedulings to provide a roadmap of sorts — debuted Wednesday games. The NFL is also aiming for play eight international games in 2025, with Spain guaranteed a game. Australia is also on-deck here. While London would make more sense as a franchise location, the NFL has done plenty to indicate it is serious about continuing to grow the game beyond U.S. borders.
Additional expansion would create issues regarding schedule balance, and unless the league would want a repeat of the strange setup it concocted when it added only Browns 2.0 in 1999, more than one team would need to be added in an expansion scenario. When the NFL awarded Cleveland its current franchise, an odd team count existed from 1999-2001. The 31-team period meant every week required at least one team to be on a bye. This introduced the strange setups in which Week 1 was a bye for a team and so on.
The Texans’ debut solved that issue, and the NFL navigated the extra regular-season game by alternating seasons in terms of which conference holds the extra home game. Within the near future, a plan for 16 international games — something Goodell reiterated today — could cover the conference tasked with playing nine road contests that year. While the league remains a ways off from playing this many overseas games in a season, Goodell continuing to bring up placing a team in a foreign market effectively entrenches this matter on the back burner once again.