TX and another ITK poster are saying that Hayes is leaning toward retiring, and that he had to cancel a vacation to see his grandchildren.
[Assuming that Venables, Beilma and/or Leavitt won't come back to be HCIW and/or DC]
I wonder if Joe Bob would consider a co-DC with Seiler? It could be that Fabris, Hayes and Mo are all headed out (disclaimer, I don't know just following rumors) so that could leave some openings for new blood on the defense. I wonder if Joe Bob, Jeff Kelly, Joe Gordon or Tre Walker will get a shot?