The general manager, the head coach and probably even the defensive coordinator, his without-a-doubt biggest advocate, were all in agreement.
Linebacker Josh Mauga was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs last July to be a role player, not a starter.
At that time, that was the need.
Joining outside linebackers Tamba Hali and Justin Houston on the inside of the linebacker corps were Derrick Johnson and Joe Mays, two players coming off healthy 2013 campaigns.
The Chiefs had no reason to think 2014 would be any different.
So, with that said, the job offer was backup and Mauga was called for an interview.