... admitted what most people suspected but what he had not actually said yet: His first choice next year would be to return as a coach AND general manager of an NFL team.

Of course, Holmgren realizes that opportunity might not present itself, in which case he would simply weigh options for returning to coaching or for stepping into some team’s front office—or for doing something outside football.

Under normal circumstances, Holmgren would be Option 1, 2 and 3 for any team looking for a coach. But he actually might face some stiff competition next offseason if Mike Shanahan and Bill Cowher decide to return as well.

The one place where Holmgren would certainly be Option 1 is San Francisco, near where he just built a n...

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