Unless memory doesn’t serve, Staley’s defense started off slowly too. Took a few weeks before it was really clicking. Same with RM’s. And he inherited more player turnover, I think.
Hope he gets a shot at HC.
And, my mercenary self has another reason for wanting this, aside from social justice issues. The Rams get much needed draft picks when minority coaches make that leap. It’s a classic win/win.
Now, what I’m not so sure of, is if it’s just any promotion, or if it has to be to HC or GM. As in, if the Rams lose their excellent DB coach, which is likely, and he becomes a DC, it’s a promotion. But I’m thinking the Rams don’t get a draft pick for that. It’s not a big enough move, apparently, under the rules, etc.
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Regardless, that’s a good way to build up that pipeline. Moving up the chain, etc.