re: It’s January 2nd 2023

The problem is that Golding is still under contract, as he reminded us of prior to the Sugar Bowl (when asked if he expected to return):

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I’m still under contract, so absolutely

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The good part is that PG referred to his contractual situation, which is not a good sign. In my opinion you make such a referrence when you're in trouble. And he should be in trouble, for what he has produced in terms of defences.

Considering how Saban treats his staff, PG will not be fired (as was mentioned here). As I see it, the options are:
(a) Saban somehow finds PG a head coaching job somewhere.
(b) Saban creates a new position for PG, which is not a complete demotion, at least not optically (like assistent HC), and let's him take over as safeties coach (to replace Charles Kelly), thus paving the way for Jeremy Pruitt.
(c) Saban hires Pruitt as ILB coach and makes him co-defensive coordinator, but effectively let's Pruitt take over as DC (similar to the situation with Tosh Lupoi and PG in 2018, but this time the other way around).

My preferred choice involves any option that leads to Pruitt becoming DC and ILB coach.