What will we see?
Griz says he wants to call plays from the sidelines rather than the Booth. "After experimenting in the preseason, he has enjoyed the camaraderie and hands-on experience of being on the sideline and has indicated a preference for that location for the upcoming season." IMO screw the camaraderie. Hire Jameis to wave a towel around. Griz should get up in the booth and use his big brain and watch opposing defenses and scheme some plays. Bowles should have the final say on that as a veteran coach who supervises a rookie OC - if he has any cohones to make the decision that's his to make.
One reason not to worry too much - Baker Mayfield. Pregame - Baker will be able to have input into what is going to work and what won't. In-game Baker will be able to check out of things and make choices at the line of scrimmage. Put Griz up in the booth and he can stay above the fray and focus.
If him being on the sidelines leads to Mayfield having more input on the drives playcalling, I think thats a good thing for a first time OC.
If it becomes a distraction and he struggles to get the plays in on time, he needs to move to the booth.
With the weapons on this offense and Mayfield having the ability to audible, im not too worried about the offense. It should be explosive.
Griz should get up in the booth and use his big brain and watch opposing defenses and scheme some plays.
Griz should do what he’s most comfortable with.