Regarding Miles/Crowton: Are You People Clueless?

No matter what Miles' intentions are regarding his OC position, the last thing he is going to do is express them, or even hint at them, in a press interview. You'll know what he's doing when he does it, not before. And trying to read between the lines and then going on a rant based on what you think you see there is moronic. He will always do what he thinks is best for the program, and to the extent consistent with that he will do what is best for his guys. That means not damaging their careers or job prospects and not throwing anyone overboard until (i) he knows he has a better replacement and (ii) the departing staff member has had an opportunity to take care of his situation. I hope it's what you would do for a valued senior subordinate who had given a portion of his career to your organization, and I'm sure it's what you'd want your employer to do if he (or she) had decided to make a change in your position. So please, back off.