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In the total absence of any pro coaching experience.

Are some pro teams taking an early peak at an up-and-coming coach? Sure. And by the way, which I am sure is a mere coincidence, these teams can cover their ass re: the Rooney Rule.

Freeman isn't going anywhere for a while because he isn't remotely capable at this point in his career of being successful as a head coach at the pro level. The jury is still out whether he can be a great college coach much less be a successful pro one.

Freeman knows who he is and maybe --we don't know -- talking to pro teams about his possible future in the pros. Anyone one of us worth their salt interviewed for jobs they weren't ready for to understand what it took to get to the next level.