We had deals with multiple people (Schiano, Leach, Brohm), but they didnt get finalized under very strange circumstances. We went after people (often with just phone calls) who we knew would simply get a raise (Gundy, Dorean - who otherwise would have just fallen into category 1). Also strange circumstances. We've interviewed multiple people (Morris, Tucker, Steele) but also chose not to sign any of them.
And lastly, we've had multiple coaches (Les, Tee) beg for the job. Again, nothing signed.
Logic. To me. Says we've been delaying this process (and taking extreme public ridicule) NOT because everyone "says no". It's because we don't want to say "yes" to anyone, until our main target tells us no.
That main target is Jon F. Gruden.