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Im expecting info tomorrow or Wed
So sounds like Partridge is the guy. Interested to hear the pluses/minuses on this one.
chiefini
- Rockford, Illinois
Me, too, especially since according to Wikipedia (I know, not the best source) “Partridge returned to Michigan's football staff for the 2023 season, but was fired on November 17, 2023.[10] Partridge had allegedly participated in the destruction of evidence regarding the University of Michigan football sign-stealing scandal.[11] Partridge was later cleared of wrongdoing once the investigation concluded… On November 17, 2023, Wolverines linebackers coach Chris Partridge was fired for allegedly instructing current members of the football team how to respond to questions relating to the sign-stealing scheme.[34] Partridge later released a statement on Twitter saying that his termination was due to a failure “to abide by the University directive not to discuss an ongoing NCAA investigation with anyone associated with the Michigan Football Program.”[35]
So what’s the real deal?
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Chris Partridge "Sources tell FootballScoop this is not actually expected to happen. However, we understand Illinois is expected to make their actual hire soon. Stay tuned..."
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White and Sixth
- Batavia
illinidarrin
- from parts unknown
um, what? I thought this was a done deal?Chris Partridge "Sources tell FootballScoop this is not actually expected to happen. However, we understand Illinois is expected to make their actual hire soon. Stay tuned..."
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Hmmmm, the insiders were saying Seattle. Who else on that staff makes sense? No names are sticking out.
This is going to be a very interesting week. Whomever we get to be DC, I hope he runs a 4-3 or a 4-2-5 with blitz packages. We need to get a guy who will unleash the D to get to the QB.
illinidarrin
- from parts unknown
I am completely lost by this whole thing. This whole off-season has been very weird.
TheFlyingIllini1317
- Chicago, IL
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Sign me up
Karl Scott
This guy was also mentioned initially.
Seattle Seahawks
Hired on February 22, 2022, to be the team's defensive passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach, Karl Scott enters the 2026 season in that same role, serving in that capacity in three of his four Seahawks seasons. Scott served one season (2021) as t
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Partridge backed out. He was the front runner. Back to the drawing board
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
We should go all in for Karl Scott if he wants to be a DC.
"The Seahawks quietly became one of the NFL's best defensive units in 2025. Here's where Seattle ranked in several key categories:
- Points allowed: No. 1
- Total yards allowed: No. 1
- Points per drive: No. 1
- Passing yards allowed: No. 10"
Commanders interview promising Seahawks defensive assistant for DC
The Washington Commanders interviewed a promising assistant coach from one of the NFL's top defenses.
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The problem with Scott is: isn't that basically just doing Aaron Henry 2.0? A great DB coach with no DC experience? There is no reason we can't be poaching someone that is an upgrade over Henry that has experience. We have the money to throw around--it's time to show it.
He was the very first name I mentioned... I would be all about itWe should go all in for Karl Scott if he wants to be a DC.
"The Seahawks quietly became one of the NFL's best defensive units in 2025. Here's where Seattle ranked in several key categories:
"Scott's secondary has been a big part of Seattle's success. He's overseen the development of numerous young players, such as Devon Witherspoon, Tariq Woolen, Josh Jobe, Coby Bryant, Ty Okada and rookie Nick Emmanwori."
- Points allowed: No. 1
- Total yards allowed: No. 1
- Points per drive: No. 1
- Passing yards allowed: No. 10"
Commanders interview promising Seahawks defensive assistant for DC
The Washington Commanders interviewed a promising assistant coach from one of the NFL's top defenses.commanderswire.usatoday.com
If we are hiring someone from Seattle's staff, this is who I would want. I think he will have his share of NFL opportunities if he wants to go that route though.
Pretty much sums up this offseason
That blows - Karl Scott would be great, but he's getting a lot of NFL interest, even if he doesn't land a D.C. job this cycle, coaching in the NFL's best defense and waiting until next year for a D.C. role would seem to be a much better path for them than trying to turn around our Defense, but maybe Brett can convince him
In reality, it was Patridge who Brett was referring to when he said he was waiting until after the Super Bowl, so now that he's out it could be anybody, it's likely not someone that just coached in the SB anymore
That’s too bad if true. He seemed like a great candidate. If there is a silver lining, it is that we’re not bringing in a Michigan guy to replace someone now with Notre Dame.
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