Not Happy with Timing

Payton told you what he wanted you to hear. That's the issue. He said he's basically burnt out.

Truth is, he didn't want to be here. Or else, he'd take temporary leave instead of flat out stepping down ("qutting" your job) can still be the term.

That's impossible to see now. But, the moment he takes another HC gig, and so earlier on into this retirement, you're gonna start asking, "then why did you even retire to begin with? You should've just take a temporarily leave for as long as you wanted instead of leaving us."

I think he will take another coaching gig by next season. That's what I feel.

True. He even said mrs. B even said take to off until training camp and decide. Wish he would have done the “hay, this is my last season with the team and I’m retiring after that.” Clean up the QB and WR mess and not leave the team with those issues. Sorry, but what other boss tells you to take a few months off.

If he wants to be a HC again, I’d hold his contract for multiple 1st round pick or choice of players on that team. Cowboys would be a nonstarter for any amount of picks. AFC team if possible.