I like Whaley's scouting ability, especially on defense (notice the Steelers haven't drafted an impact player of the Kiko's level since he left); pro-personnel evaluation is great, judging by, in most part, by the pre-season, in-season FAs he brought in.
We are completely in the dark as far as his head coaching philosophy (there were rumours he preferred Whisenhunt last go around). I'm sure he's connected, but experience wise the Marrone hiring was the first time he was involved in the process.
Trading wise, I think he's been taken. Watkins's trade, 2 1st PLUS a 4th? Stevie Johnson for a conditional 4th AFTER we paid him the big bonus? Then a 4th rounder that can be a 3rd round for a 3rd string Bryce Brown. Wow?
I bet he'll be a popular guy in the off season as a lot of GMs want to talk to him about deals.
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