First of all, I understand that Ross is making the decision and not me as I bang away on my laptop here in Maine. We have that established.
Secondly, once and for all folks, Bill Cowher is not coaching again. Ross can ask...he is done. Secondly, Jon Gruden is at best highly unlikely to coach again.
So, if I may, I will make a value judgement and state, "outside of Sean Payton, who is the big name that is possibly out there"?
your presumed knowledge of the availability of big names does not trump the need for Ross to hold out all hope
I can absolutely see him put it out that all options are on the table