Monty understands ”value” and ”culture”. Monty knows that he can’t get in a portal war with the super majors in the January portal sweepstakes.
Like last year, he’s going to look at the portal and jucos for defensive lineman, an offensive lineman, a couple linebackers, and possibly one more receiver. I would guess Monty has enough schollies for 3-6 more players. He’s going to find value.
Culture. Finding a defensive coordinator, that’s truly nuanced, in the 3-3-5 is no small task. Moreover, having a coach come in and mesh with an existing staff is no easy task either.
Last, when you you bring in outside coaches to lead and a bunch of portal players to play then it deflates the existing staff and players. Morale is a huge thing.
America’s greatest expert on organizational behavior, Peter Drucker, said it best.
“Culture trumps strategy.”