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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

What he always said was he intended to coach for the full 5 years.

Obviously circumstances changed, and he had a change of heart. Haven't well all had something similar happen to us at some point?

That's exactly my point.

Seems pretty easy to accept in my mind. Of course his intentions were to fulfill his contract and win a Super Bowl or three.

I guess some people took "I intend" as "I will absolutely do, regardless of changing personal and professional circumstances."

Language is important folks. An intention is not an iron-clad guarantee.