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According to my Duck colleague (who is still pissed at Taggart), this was the correct/best hire.

Keeps the program "on track" as much as possible, following the Taggart bail.

I get the idea of keeping the program "on track" when moving from a highly successful regime like that of Chip Kelly. The Helfrich hire made a lot of sense to me.  I liked hiring internally when Harbaugh left. Taggert has had one average year, albeit partly due to a key QB injury. What exactly is there to keep on track other then 1 good recruiting class?

That being said, due to a lack of demand for Cristobal's services as a head coach, I'm sure they can structure a contract that is friendly to the school at a good price and high buyout. That way they can try him out, and if they change again in a year or two it won't be particularly expensive.

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According to my Duck colleague (who is still pissed at Taggart), this was the correct/best hire.

Keeps the program "on track" as much as possible, following the Taggart bail.

I get the idea of keeping the program "on track" when moving from a highly successful regime like that of Chip Kelly. The Helfrich hire made a lot of sense to me.  I liked hiring internally when Harbaugh left. Taggert has had one average year, albeit partly due to a key QB injury. What exactly is there to keep on track other then 1 good recruiting class?

That being said, due to a lack of demand for Cristobal's services as a head coach, I'm sure they can structure a contract that is friendly to the school at a good price and high buyout. That way they can try him out, and if they change again in a year or two it won't be particularly expensive.