the one thing i can see this time around vs. 2 years ago is that locker room- those guys have totally checked out. there is no 'leader' who will make the team improve/ will them to win. they flat out do not know how to win.
They didn't like the experience- didn't have anyone assigned or agenda. It was a free for all unlike the other places they've been. Not good. He does not have an offer from us yet, but just a bit of an impersonal/ disorganized feeling for them.
It makes sense- your logic. Honestly I now hope that is the case. A better o-line and much to prove for his draft stock. I also don't think anyone was picking up the phone trying to poach him after this season.