Not OP, but Lynn is one of those guys who's always been a really attractive candidate. People keep getting this misunderstanding but the job is less so about the x's and o's and more so about how he manages people, and apparently, that's been his thing for a LONG time. He was the assistant HC with the Jets for a good portion of Rex Ryan's time there, and kept the position with the Bills when Rexy moved there IIRC.

He's also, like Toub would've, is likely going to stay out of a lot of the x's and o's of the offense/defense, and worry more about the other stuff that comes with being a HC, which is where we've struggled with McCoy and Norv, who both at some point called plays (at least I think there was a stretch where McCoy did). He's only a RB coach, but he's had a impact larger than that, and from the looks of it, is going to be bringing in coordinators who I completely trust running a full side of the ball (Bradley and Whiz), who both have HC experience. He prefers a similar style offense to what Whiz runs, and should get along with him in that capacity, and he'll otherwise let Whiz do his thing. He's kind of an offensive coordinator with the kind of Defensive coach mindset that they wanted to bring in for the Culture change they kept talking about. He's much more aggressive and hard nosed than either of the two coaches, and from every account of his coaching, players will absolutely run through a wall for him.

While I think we should've waited (Toub was my guy), He's easily the best guy for the job thats available right now, and I think this move was pressed forward by Dean not wanting to get out-shined by the Rams hiring McVay today.