Yes, he could give the job back to GW but it could be challenged publicly and in the locker room. That’s my point. Safer to prevent the possibility of having to deal with that.If Simon won the game coach could still start Gavin the next game, saying he won the spot in the week practice
Coach can do what ever he wants
Again I would have let Simon have the next drive if it were me
Small possibility, but still too much risk for the most risk-averse HC around.