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Originally Posted by The Franchise
What do you bring him back as though? Nagy back to QBs? Do you just offer the RB coach to EB?
I’m fine with him coming back but I’m not sure if he would take less than OC.
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Therein the question lies.
I don't have an answer. I mean I don't think Nagy did anything this season to establish himself as bulletproof in the role. But I also don't think he did anything 'fireable'.
Moreover, I don't know that titles really matter on Andy's staff that much. He's calling plays (I don't really care what he says) and the rest of them work collaboratively.
It's a question of pure pride - Nagy and EBs. Will either guy be wiling to take on a subordinate role knowing full well that they're probably going to be co-equals in practice, if not in name? That's awfully hard to say.
I still think that when it comes to assistant coaches, money talks. These guys aren't independently wealthy. If EB can get $200K more/yr by being a RBs coach here vs. being an OC somewhere else (NFL or college) - I think he'll take the money and swallow the pride. It's a lot of dough for these guys.
It's why I don't usually understand the "he shouldn't take that job, it's a career killer" talk. If I'm an OC making $800K/season on the high end and someone offers me a job making $5 million/yr on a 5 year guaranteed deal - i'm taking it.
Dead end job or not, I'm $20 million richer for going to Carolina and getting my teeth kicked in. I'm truly set for life.
Or I can spin the wheel and end up like Kellen Moore. He went from big shit coaching prospect to bouncing around 3 different teams in 3 years over the course of a single season.
Don't miss your window. If you can get the bag - even as a coach - go get it.