[sportscurmudgeon]

Matty:

You asked who promoted Edwards. I believe that Lavar and some other "important defensive players" (Cousin Brucie to be sure) went to Danny Boy to lobby for Edwards to get the job when Lewis left. He was going to keep the same terminology and let the defense do more freelancing - remember?

Edwards was in over his head - as were some other staff members - but it was Danny Boy listening to some whining players who told him that Marvin Lewis was an overbearing meanie that promoted Edwards.

And I too suspect that Spurrier was induced to leave. I don't know that for certain, but I suspect it is the case.