Dana has done nothing to deserve a raise...
he was offered 2.9 mill per year for 2 years extension. ...was fair....
he rejected the 2 year extension ...
there is no one left to look for, but Dana
10 wins would fix a few things
But did the terms of the extension require forfeiting the current guarantees included in his existing contract?
If so, that's not a fair deal. At least not a good one.
IMO, when you offer to extend a high level employee there should be added conpensation.
If there was no added compensation and it removed guaranteed money, you can't fault an employee for saying thanks, but no thanks.
10 wins would fix things. DH would most likely leave for a new HC position and Lyons would get his first cracked at hiring a coach.
My prediction was Herman leaves Houston after next season and if Dana has an acceptable year, he'd get a strong look for that job.
Lyons may have it out for Dana, but that works both ways and Dana could leave Lyons looking in-over-his-head.