Jedi Master Cane
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Why would Mullen submit? That’s what this takes. Mullen has to leave his pride at the door and submit to Mario’s rule. Why would he do that? Mario isn’t going to change Mullen’s personality. Mullen is a weird egotistical dude, who is a good offensive play caller. If Mario was say three years in and had a solid culture built and could afford a risk like Mullen sure. But day 1 trying to build a foundation from scratch? I’d bet on a different OC.
Because guys like that are smart enough to know if they don't submit....their window closes quickly.
It only works if you have a head coach that commands respect. Not every HC could hire Mullen and have it work....but I'm pretty **** sure Mario is that dude.
And it's a solid bet because he's a great offensive mind who has head coaching experience that Mario can lean on when needed. That's an invaluable resource to have on staff when your head coach is more recruiter than gameday chess player.
Absolutely worth the risk, and in my opinion, isn't really a risk. No brainer.