I agree we are always behind by a year or two.... I don't think Rudy is back. I think Quin is waiting to see what offers surface or if the Don vs. Rudy drama gets settled with a trade before committing. I also think there is a chance they are in a staring contest where Quin is saying "fire me" and he would get his money... maybe even exercises his coach's option and then takes a year off or heads to the next job while collecting two checks.
I'd say 80/20 on Rudy being out vs. back. I think they only pass if the trade market is really tepid and I think they find something they view as acceptable.