Was an assistant with Coughlin for a number of years in Green Bay and defensive coordinator for TC in Jacksonville when they had a lot of success from 96-98. He's also been a DC with the Browns.
He has not had much sustained success as a head coach with Chicago and Buffalo (and briefly in Detroit).
He's currently listed as retired so not sure if he has an appetite to un-retire, but I see him as a logical candidate assuming Coughlin stays which from all accounts appears to be the case.
Thoughts based on those who have followed his coaching career?
"I didn't plan on retiring, and I don't know what will happen next," Jauron says, "but I know I couldn't work last year, and I know I can't work right now."
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sorry to hear this, I think Jauron is a very good guy.
I would not be surprised at all to see Spaguolo back as DC.
PLEEEEEEZZZZZZZZZE
It's just that even with experienced players in the defensive backfield they still blow coverages and have massive communication problems. And fall victim to misdirection plays.
It doesn't seem as though Fewell is able to make the corrections needed. The talent is there. I think a guy like Spags would fit the personel. I guess we are going to find out.
if anything, i think he would keep the system much simpler and easier to understand than fewell and we would see less blatant blown coverages while maintaining somewhat of a philisophical consistency. if the idea is to make a run in the next 3-5 years before Eli and Coughlin retire, the team may not want to risk going with a wet behind the ears defensive coordinator but someone with experience.
Jauron was the HC in Buffalo when Perry was DC. Jauron got fired in 2009 and Perry took over for the remaining few games.
It would make sense. Fewell spent almost all of his time coaching DB's in various spots prior to getting his first DC gig in Buffalo. He's almost always been a secondary guy.
What ever else Spags has done since leaving the Giants, he comes from an attack philosophy. His defense is, I believe, less complex than Fewell's, allowing players to focus, with less thought and more attacking the ball. This change in philosophy may, at least in the short run, correct some of the confusion and missed assignments we've seen under Fewell.
In particular, I could see Spags turning Moore into a real force as a pass rusher.
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What ever else Spags has done since leaving the Giants, he comes from an attack philosophy. His defense is, I believe, less complex than Fewell's, allowing players to focus, with less thought and more attacking the ball. This change in philosophy may, at least in the short run, correct some of the confusion and missed assignments we've seen under Fewell.
In particular, I could see Spags turning Moore into a real force as a pass rusher.
It also is more fun for the players, just look at how they've turned it on (still lacking talent) when Fewell has called a more aggressive game. Point them downhill and unleash.
They do need to infuse some talent at DE, DT, and S (not to mention LB).
Clumsy Mortals!!!
We are stuck with Fewell for 2015. I'd bet $ on it.
That's how I felt this year, my Sunday's have been much more enjoyable without any expectations of this season.
next year is still a rebuilding year. this is the time to install a new D IF you think you need one. if in 2 or 3 years, the team is turned around, TC either stays, or it increases the likelihood of hiring from within. hiring from within typically has less turnover, so you're not starting from scratch. if the team doesn't turn around, it's likely a whole new regime. So, you've got to go with whatever you think is likely to bring you success within a two/three year period. The only reason to renew Fewell is if you think he's conducive to success. We've already gone the route of keeping an ugly team in the desperate hopes of having one more glory run. Now is the time to improve the team. Status quo won't get it done.
as long as that noise drowns out the desire for Fewell to remain as the DC