[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

I read somewhere earlier today (I did a quick search on Twitter but couldn't find the link/source) that there's still a play for both to come aboard because Smith is still reluctant to move to DC full time as would be required but he still may get a 'promotion'. There's probably a structure that works for both of them to share power a la Bethard and Casserley back in the day.

For example Smith could be over pro personnel like pro scouts, free agents, maybe even involved in final say on the 53 while McC could be the director of football operations and oversee the entire scouting department, draft, coaching staff, football decisions and the ultimate decision maker for any player acquisition or release.

Either way, as long as Allen is off hosting an alumni picnic while the adults are making these decisons, it's an improvement.

I draw the opposite conclusion.

If we bring both McCloughlin and AJ Smith on board, neither would have any real power. They both would essentially be consultants. It would show the same pattern we've seen: that Bruce will only make changes which do not threaten his power and authority.