Battle may wind up being a great AD, but there is really nothing on his resume to let us know that. He's also 74 years old.
Blackburn of the two. But my knowledge of what is and isn't a good director is nil. I would take my grandmother over Hart. And she is dead.
I'm actually really fine with Blackburn. He can do the right things and knows how to keep money guys on same page. For better or worse, there's something to be said for knowing how to navigate the politics and culture of Tennessee. Imo anyway.
Would Battle even be in the conversation? He was deep red before he was orange, and he's not really done anything as an AD.
You won't need me for that. But I'll take it. Might want to grab someone who knows Chip Kelly, just to be safe.