I read Accorsi’s book and he described Coughlin’s interview back in 2004. Coughlin opened the interview with a statement that came across like a missive. Coughlin came prepared with how he would fix the Giants & what he believed in.
It feels different now. The Pats coordinators are interviewing with multiple teams & from all indications they aren’t going to take a job for the sake of it.
I’m fascinated with the process. If the Giants had a conviction for either Pats coordinator, how could they not make a verbal offer on the spot?
I also think you are SEVERELY undervaluing the scarcity of the coaching vacancy of one of the flagship historical stable franchises like the Giants and the Bears.
2. How do you run the communications and operations to achieve your football goals on the field annually, weekly.
3. The people part. What values inform your personal decisions, and how you operate, and how do you demonstrate those values.
Also HC jobs don't come around often, you are only the hot assistant for a little while.
One bad season and it is over.