I'm assuming that BB knows about the communication and relationship issues?
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Word on the street is Leonhard is a favorite for the job. They want a guy that can be flexible with his scheme based on personnel and develop talent.
It's too bad we couldn't have gotten him as our DC for the year he had his hip surgery, it would have been fun to see
Sounds like the job is his …
It would be his first Coordinator job in the NFL, so yes, I think he would want it. There is turnover with every franchise these days, if you are good you get poached to a HC job, if your defense is not good you get let go, it happens everywhere. If anything Jerry holds onto coaches too long and traditionally hires yes men that he knows will do what he wants.
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You’re right. I’d prefer to stay as a pass game coordinator or try to get a job I haven’t been offered.
Heard he may wait to see if the Packers DC gets the Dolphins HC gig.
TentakilRex
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With Leonhard the NFL coaching carousel just started so it is really early, heck if Denver loses their DC Leonhard might slide into that job.
With Dallas, Jerry of all people trusts his coaches input in the draft too much, see Taco Charlton who then DC Rod Maenilli pushed for and Luke Schoonmaker who Mike McCarthy wanted. So if the Cowboys hires Jim Leonhard and they draft a Michigan player too high, blame Leonhard.
With Dallas, Jerry of all people trusts his coaches input in the draft too much, see Taco Charlton who then DC Rod Maenilli pushed for and Luke Schoonmaker who Mike McCarthy wanted. So if the Cowboys hires Jim Leonhard and they draft a Michigan player too high, blame Leonhard.
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I just went back to Loyalty posts when Indiana hired Cignetti. Not going to share any of the posts because I don’t want to call anybody out but another fun rabbit hole. @SuperintendentChalmers gets a shout out for being the first to mention Cig as a good head coach candidate.
ChiefGritty
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In retrospect Leipold would have had like Chase Brown, Devon Witherspoon, Quan Martin, Johnny Newton etc running for the exit door as a bunch of MAC transfers came in.
We had no idea what we had in December 2020. I don't even think Bret did really, he couldn't have. But the extremely unconventional decision (only possible in that moment due to the weird Covid scholarship rules) to literally invite the entire team back under the new staff proved to be a masterstroke.
Everything about the culture that this program has built flows from that one initial brilliant choice.
OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
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When I see how several coaches in the NFL lost responsibilities and were subsequently fired (example-John Morton at Detroit), it also surprised me that Henry lost some autonomy and apparently is being retained.
Generally speaking, at this level the head coach “becoming more involved” = the coordinator better have his resume updated.
DrunkWastedHammeredIllini
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Is there any Illini-related buzz regarding potential conversations at the AFCA Convention?
That’s where Bret and most coaches talk to others about jobs soooo
I've given up hope on any changes to the staff. Looks like the whole roster is turning over on defense and that's what we're putting our faith in. HOWEVER...
Matt LaFleur's future is up in the air, which means so too is that of his staff including OL coach Luke Butkus.
That will be decided this week
Matt LaFleur's future is up in the air, which means so too is that of his staff including OL coach Luke Butkus.
That will be decided this week
They are going to extend LaFleur
Since it has been determined that last season's defensive problems were due to insufficient talent, what are the expectations next year for A. Henry and roster 2.0?
Idk man. Speaking as a Packer fan, o-Line was AWFUL this year. That’s not all on Butkus, but we were horrid in the trenches. To be fair, it’s probably a lot harder to succeed at the NFL level.
I’m still asking but it is looking less likely.
Job's a bit different in college though, there's also recruiting. I thought he was good when he was here.
Also, as a Packers fan...he's probably not available unless they move on from The Flower, which...hoo boy.
So frustrating that Bret has allowed his personal relationship with A Henry to affect this program. This is why you don’t hire friends.
I’d love to over a beer ask Bret what specific things A Henry has done to earn the job. Without a camera present
I’d love to over a beer ask Bret what specific things A Henry has done to earn the job. Without a camera present
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