Bruce Arians wants to Coach Again

[Harry]

I was told that the Cardinals agreed to his demands but Payton hadn’t made a decision yet.

Can’t actually hire him until the position is available. I’m sure there are behind the scenes discussion.

 

[Zalixar]

So what happens if Payton unretires and they want to keep their current coach?

Since the Saints still own the contract, would they have to pay both coaches? Would they force a buyout if no one wants to trade?

 

[lobo]

I’m hearing Payton is definitely coming back. He has already assembled a full coaching staff. It will be a very expensive staff. I have trouble seeing Bidwill spend that much but maybe he’s tired of the insults.

As usual...last sentence spot on...but he probably is also tired on signing those gigantic checks and getting zero ROI for that.

 

[GatorAZ]

What's the story?

Everyone loves BA until they don’t.

 

[FB94]

I was told that the Cardinals agreed to his demands but Payton hadn’t made a decision yet.

In your opinion what are the odds on if he will come to Az

 

[Red Bird]

I was told that the Cardinals agreed to his demands but Payton hadn’t made a decision yet.

What were his demands?

 

[TRW]

What were his demands?

Lose Keim (but leave his bar), total control, hire his staff at their price, etc., etc.

 

[cardsfanmd]

No chance on earth he goes to Denver or back with Tampa. Arians is smart and honest. He doesn’t go anywhere where there isn’t high QB play potential. Look at who he’s coached:
Manning (1st overall)
Couch (1st overall)
Roethlisberger (11th overall)
Luck (1st overall)
Palmer (1st overall)
Brady (GOAT)

My money is on San Diego.

 

[Snakester]

In your opinion what are the odds on if he will come to Az

60-40 he comes.

 

[Cheesebeef]

60-40 he comes.

TMI.

 

[kerouac9]

What's the story?

Basically Brady when he came back said he can’t work with Arians, so Bruce got kicked upstairs and Brady got to push Byron Leftwich around for a year.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Basically Brady when he came back said he can’t work with Arians, so Bruce got kicked upstairs and Brady got to push Byron Leftwich around for a year.

This was pretty obvious.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

I was told that the Cardinals agreed to his demands but Payton hadn’t made a decision yet.

Interesting that MB would pony up the $ to make this work

It would be in the best interest for the team and the community for him to do this

I guess we'll wait and see

 

[MaoTosiFanClub]

I think I’d rather have Payton of course. Plus I don’t think MB does round 2 with Arians.

There is sooooo much Payton smoke out there.

 

[gimpy]

Well, I think we need a good overall coach that brings in a capable OC and DC. And St coach. I don't know who they would be. But, I especially want them to bring in an exceptional GM that can put together a winning, competitive team every year. Let's start with a very good GM.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Screw Arians and his fake excuses for leaving and coming back and leaving again and now wanting to return to coaching (again). So over it. The dude is now 70. How long until he steps aside again? Hard pass.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

I was told that the Cardinals agreed to his demands but Payton hadn’t made a decision yet.

Me thinks his decision will be based on results of a certain someone's surgery coming up and the prognosis of when he actually may get back on the field.

 

[Cards_Campos]

You definitely don’t come to Arizona if you have any type of heart issues.

 

[Tyler3450]

I can squash this... Not true

 

[Harry]

So what happens if Payton unretires and they want to keep their current coach?

Since the Saints still own the contract, would they have to pay both coaches? Would they force a buyout if no one wants to trade?

You leave your designated, retired under contract, and tied to that team until your contract expires. They aren’t paying him and he has no right to the position.

 

[BritCard]

Everyone loves BA until they don’t.

Considering how bad Brady has been this year you'd have to say BA won that one

 

[Chopper0080]

Arians back to Indy.

This would make a bunch of sense.

 

[Chopper0080]

Me thinks his decision will be based on results of a certain someone's surgery coming up and the prognosis of when he actually may get back on the field.

I believe this matters less than you think. It is more about control and spending than anything tbh. Kyler in any shape or form is just an added bonus. Payton wants to know that he can move on from Kyler if he wants to (Bidwill will stay out of the way and eat the cost if necessary). Dealing Kyler probably isn't the plan, but Payton wants guarantees that he can.

 

[kerouac9]

I believe this matters less than you think. It is more about control and spending than anything tbh. Kyler in any shape or form is just an added bonus. Payton wants to know that he can move on from Kyler if he wants to (Bidwill will stay out of the way and eat the cost if necessary). Dealing Kyler probably isn't the plan, but Payton wants guarantees that he can.

Trading Taysom Hill would be cap-neutral for the Saints but save them $9 million in guaranteed salary.