These are my impressions:
Portrayed as a victim of turmoil in the Baltimore front office (two GMs, disloyal staff) but also criticized for strategy decisions and not the favorite of all his players by the time it was finished.
Doesn't strike me as as the most charming guy in his TV gig and actually kinda looks creepy and sullen, but I guess he has a presence and a matter-of-fact way of applying his knowledge: Nothing is a revelation, he sorta answers what is asked and leaves you wondering what else he knows.
Apparently wowed the O's in interviews a la Art Howe. Had an OK first season, needed a good start in 05 to keep his job and got one... then awful out of the chute post ASB (16 of 20 losses, or something) and was whacked.
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