With one exception I want an offensive minded guy. There are 3 really good known candidates that are younger guys and I think any of the 3 could be great after a year or so.
The Exception is Ryans. That guy is special, has history here, beloved by the fan base, and could do wonders for the D. As long as he brings an OC off the Shanny tree somewhere, that’s a winning combo, so he is my first choice with a bullet.
I wouldn’t hate the Gannon hire but imho there are at least 4 better choices, and he is a D guy so not terrible, but sort of meh on him.
Payton I really can’t see it. Theoretically? Sure, realistically? Show me the path that makes sense. I think Jerrah is secretly hoping the Cowboys lose to TB so he has an excuse to fire McCarthy and about 10 seconds later he will be on the horn to Payton. That’s his dream hire, and somehow, some way, Jones usually gets what he wants.