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Soon after, reports surfaced indicating that Bich was already discussing his exit strategy, including potentially triggering a $1 million buyout to “find a soft landing” elsewhere—an idea ridiculed by critics. Considering his recent history of failed ventures and unremarkable stints in the NFL and college, the notion of a “soft landing” seemed far-fetched. Meanwhile, coaching staff members were reportedly contacting other programs, some even expected to leave during the postseason once their jobs opened up, illustrating a swift exodus and a fractured locker room.