Originally Posted by
ensco
The more I think about this, the more I wonder if there was some kind of showdown behind the scenes. Maybe Bob demanded something, a vote of confidence, more control. Maybe Manning was totally surprised by that photo of MB lining up his coaching career overseas, instead of rehabbing. Something.
The Athletic article was a month ago. The Dunfield move is one you make when you are surprised by events. If this was thought through, Manning/TFC would have had a better interim solution in place.