Actually, Marbleheader made an interesting assumption tha McD probably told the Colts that he’d have an answer for them by tomorrow and they jumped the gun.
Taking that a step further if I were in Josh’s shoes, and given what we know about Indy/Irsay re:sliminess, I’d think they made the announcement to box me in so I couldn’t back out. That would give me MAJOR reservations about taking the job.
I’d not be surprised if Josh asked Bill’s advice and Bill telling him, “ifyou turn this down, you’re poisoning the well for your future HC prospects, but I’m hanging it up in X seasons” and X was a number Josh was ok with, considering he loves his current situation.
FYI I am doing a little wishful thinking here, hoping B.B. is giving this at least 2 more seasons.