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Adding to the chaos, Bich’s communication with his staff reportedly became “weird and distant,” with multiple coaches unable to contact him during the team’s bye week. This suggests he was perhaps retreating or plotting a departure—possibly fleeing with his assistant, who is also his girlfriend, or other close associates. The presence of internal leaks—rumors of staff leaving, players being “effed up,” and possible rat leaks—only compounded the sense of catastrophe. The internal strife seemed to be reaching a boiling point at just five games into his tenure.