First thing is Haley isnt some flash in the pan. He was on alot of coaching propsect lists before the Cardinals run in the playoffs. Reason his name wasnt brought up as much bc he wasnt the name at the time - it was Schwartz, Spags, McDaniels and Garrett.
Second, his track record with receivers is pretty amazing. Keyshawn, Wayne Cherbet, Marty Booker, TO, turned Patrick Crayton into a decent receiver. Of course the Cardinals WR's. He is tough no nonsense guy with the most primadonna players in the NFL.
Generally a Super Bowl winning coach on his second job does not produce championships. History shows a guy who failed the first time generally is the better choice - Gailey is not it so please dont bring it up, or an assitant waiting for his chance. The dyntasties in the NFL - first 2 were assitants, Lombardi and Noll. Walsh and Johnson came from the college ranks. And then you have Belichek who was a retread. Intresting that Noll and Walsh were only coordinators for two and one years.
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