I'm not sure this is going to change as much as some people think. I think the head coach is still going to dictate the flow of the game anyway. I think Clements was given a new title to prevent him from being taken away for a "promotion", and I also think the way this Front office operates, they find people and build them up. Do your job, you get more opportunity. Clements is one of those guys.
I'm sure MM will still be involved in play calling and at least dictating the overall tone of how they're going to call the game. and Edgar is another one that has worked for and earned another opportunity.
But in the end, we're going to be having the same guys involved in formulating plans, just with minor changes in responsibilities going forward.
Some people are saying this was a move forced by the top? I don't buy that. I think all the guys involved have too much respect for each other and are too intelligent for that scenario to have occurred. and besides, what leverage did Thompson have? "Hey Mike, give up the play calling or I'll be really mad" ??? He's certainly not going anywhere.
I have a feeling it was a decision based on a lot of self reflection and thought and also talks with everyone involved.
I'm sure MM will still be involved in play calling and at least dictating the overall tone of how they're going to call the game. and Edgar is another one that has worked for and earned another opportunity.
But in the end, we're going to be having the same guys involved in formulating plans, just with minor changes in responsibilities going forward.
Some people are saying this was a move forced by the top? I don't buy that. I think all the guys involved have too much respect for each other and are too intelligent for that scenario to have occurred. and besides, what leverage did Thompson have? "Hey Mike, give up the play calling or I'll be really mad" ??? He's certainly not going anywhere.
I have a feeling it was a decision based on a lot of self reflection and thought and also talks with everyone involved.