Jim Leonhard was offered the DC job by LaFleur and if I recall was LaFleur's first/top choice for the DC position.
Alas, Jim turned the offer down and that's why we ended up with Joe Barry.
Reference:
https://packerswire.usatoday.com/202...dinator-offer/
"Everyone's born anarchist and atheist until people start lying to them" ~ wise philosopher
I don't hold Grudges. It's counterproductive.
Leonhard interviewed for the position and then turned it down. He went public with the fact he was offered the job. In doing so, he forced MLF to offer the job to the guy everybody knew was his second choice. If MLF carries a grudge, it would be understandable. I wouldn't blame him one bit if doesn't interview Leonhard.
By the way, how does Staley satisfy the Rooney rule?
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in - Leonard Cohen