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Morash and Gelman offer two theories regarding the coaching staff's decision to start Lock. Theory one suggests that as the season is lost, the coaches choose to play Lock to utilize his ability to target rookie talent Malik Neighbors effectively. Theory two speculates that management might have guaranteed job security to the coaches, allowing them to roll the dice on a potential negative outcome in the hopes of securing a top pick in the upcoming draft.
Both hosts find merit in each theory but express skepticism about the long-term implications of such decisions, particularly considering John Mara's potential role as the team owner in navigating through this stormy period.