Other than his overall health & that of his players, two more things I think will factor in to his decision to return or not:
1) Schedule if it sucks, it'll be a long year and he has said repeatedly that schedule is a big factor in making the playoffs.
2) Probably not a big factor, but he is on the verge of becoming one of the top 20 all time winningest coaches. He and Shanahan both have 116 wins. Marty is already #9, Parcells # 11, Gibbs # 14, Cowher #15, Holmgren # 17. DV needs 10 combined regular & post season wins to pass Jim Mora & 12 to pass Ditka.
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