DC Candidates

[JADood]

I think you have to retain JT, and then give him co-DC if needed.

That two year DE haul is insane.

But yeah I agree with the consensus I don't want him as DC.

So then what do you do with DNich who IS the Co-DC currently?

 

[ssvir]

So then what do you do with DNich who IS the Co-DC currently?

 

[Calinative]

Literally couldn't imagine choosing a DC based on retaining a LB coach who had one of the worst unit performances on the team and just in general was probably one of the stupider units I've seen. Like our LBs looked like they never knew what the **** they were doing. And the rotation made the least sense of any position group.
He has recruited well. But I would under zero circumstance be considering Nicholsons role/feelings at all in my DC search. Taylor imo is different because I just don't think it honestly matters as much retaining a DLine coach as it does retaining a LB or DB coach for a new DC.

If the new DC likes Nicholson, sure that makes it easy, but thats not even something I'd consider when making the DC hire.

 

[Empirical Cane]

absolutely not. he has zero experience to qualify even in pay as a Co-DC. put him in the analyst room again.

but...but...

he has a Golden Jacket and is now a "Miami Guy"...

Ties to STA instead of Columbus is a negative I guess...nobody is perfect...

 

[Empirical Cane]

Curious as to why @iamB_rock down voted this question. It sounds like he knows something.
Please share!

 

[skeeter]

So then what do you do with DNich who IS the Co-DC currently?

I'm not saying you have to give JT the DC job, but if it comes down to it, I'm cool with letting D-Nich walk

 

[Hoyacane1620]

Has it been confirmed that banks does not want to work with certain folks or rather, he wants to bring in some of his guys? They are 2 very different issues.

And if that’s indeed the case, I can’t imagine there’s a sacred cow on this defensive staff - even Joe/JT. All units underperformed and coordinators typically bring in 1-2 of their guys on staff.

IDK, could be more that Banks has a guy or guys he really wants and there are already coaches in those positions that are non negotiable.

Dabo just doesn't make many changes. There is one other coach their boards believe will be let go and it isn't a defensive coach.

 

[jmiller]

Mel Tucker, really. Open that closet and you have a 2-part documentary.

Eh if he's successful no one will care. The Dj Durkin death of a kid thing went away and he's not even that successful

 

[MedleyCane]

So many assumptions about how Mario is going about the hiring process yet no
one knows a darn thing and assuming the worst.

With regards to titles, do you folks realize many programs have co-DC, co-OC, Assistant HC,
so many titles on their staffs. It doesn't necessarily mean DNic would lose his title.

 

[Angry Ibis]

Yes, we don’t pay for players. Everyone on the roster is here bc they want to be here.

Elite human beings with elite care factors

 

[Golsen82]

Yeap, I believe Brown also played his last two years at Ole Miss under Ed Orgeron, so that's
another connection to Mario.
Orgeron's DL coach at Ole Miss was Ryan Nielsen, and he was the DC for the Jax Jaguars'
staff that just got fired. I believe he was the DC, so there's another connection but I don't
follow NFL much, so I have no idea how he did at DC.

Ryan Nielsen to The U

 

[Golsen82]

I'm thinking JT will be DC. That said he's never been one so what defense would he run? I want something completely different than what Guidry ran.

 

[kyle_schick]

Mario needs his "hard-working" good recruiters to try and stack as much talent as be can bc hes a simpleton like Richt, and he knows the only way to win is to edge them out on talent.

He also makes decisions like he's a man with no one to answer to. Almost like he knows he's got job security for __ # of years, no matter what. Never any sense of urgency or pre-planning.

I think JT is the next DC and maybe they promote some "hard-working" analysts.

Really seems like legitimate people know that Mario is a "work harder, not smarter" kind of guy, and they avoid him.

 

[rascon]

absolutely not. he has zero experience to qualify even in pay as a Co-DC. put him in the analyst room again.

Agreed. Taylors line underwhelmed this year. I get the disconnect w/Guidry and that is prolly part of the reason, but results on the field still matter. He appears to be a good recruiter - could prolly replace DSmith with him and improve relations with recruits and their parents across the board! lol

 

[Empirical Cane]

I'm thinking JT will be DC. That said he's never been one so what defense would he run? I want something completely different than what Guidry ran.

The "just figure it out D scheme" is both exotic and mysterious.

I'm a buyer.

 

[Golsen82]

Gus Bradley is available

 

[AUcane]

I'm thinking JT will be DC. That said he's never been one so what defense would he run? I want something completely different than what Guidry ran.

 

[Golsen82]

Well tell me who that's worth a **** will come be the DC!

 

[Samoan Souljah]

Gus Bradley is available

That Indy defense was worse than hours lmao. Str8 garbage. Every 3rd string qb and struggling offense who played againts Indys D, had their best offensive output on the season lmao. Sound familiar....

 

[JADood]

So many assumptions about how Mario is going about the hiring process yet no
one knows a darn thing and assuming the worst.

With regards to titles, do you folks realize many programs have co-DC, co-OC, Assistant HC,
so many titles on their staffs. It doesn't necessarily mean DNic would lose his title.

I do realize that. But usually when those titles are assigned it’s with a full staff or you’re retaining and promoting. Having a Co-DC on staff while pursuing an actual DC to hire is unusual to me. Hopefully Co-DC is just an “on paper” title and he has little if any say in day to day defensive gameplans and preparation.