I’ve never considered Flus to be a coach that will help you win playoff games. He’s a placeholder for whoever is going to ultimately get the most out of Williams.
People think of Andy Reid as a guy with a reputation of not being able to win in the playoffs before Mahomes fell into his lap, but in reality he was a part of multiple playoff victories as an assistant in GB and won 7 playoff games in first 6 years with Eagles.
Eberflus has been a part of 2 playoff wins in his career as an assistant. He probably won’t get an opportunity to win one this year. If he finishes with more than 7 wins he probably keeps his job but I think you’re handcuffing the team going forward with him leading the staff.
If he stays he needs an extension, and it won’t be one year. That extension will take you through the vast majority of Williams rookie contract and to the point where the bulk of the defensive players will have to be replaced. It’s not ideal for Williams to have so much early turnover, but it’s better than frittering away his youngest seasons before finding the right guy.
But can Poles identify the right guy?