Matt Zenitz
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James Madison is targeting New York #Giants assistant offensive line coach Chris Smith for its offensive line coach opening, a source tells
@247sports
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Before the Giants, Smith was the offensive coordinator and OL coach under new JMU head coach Bob Chesney at Holy Cross.
Chesney did take effectively every single coach with him to JMU, so I've been waiting for some news like this. Figured it was where he'd go if we fired him with Bobby Johnson.
And remember that the coach that left, Tony Sparano Jr, had a ton of NFL experience. He left to head up the Colts O Line, and they finished 5th in the NFL last year.
With Smith still on staff, one can only presume that Carmen Bricillo was hired, knowing that he was getting Smith, and not allowed to pick his own Asst O Line coach.
With the normal coaches transitions after seasons end, we saw two potential candidates available- Cameron Clemmons and Travelle Wharton.
Clemmons was Bricillo's Asst at Las Vegas, but he recently signed to be the Asst O Line coach of the 49ers.
I thought Wharton was interesting because of his pro career. He had not been very successful as an OT, but made a very good move inside to OG and became a very good NFL player. I thought that could help with the coaching of Neal. Wharton recently signed to be the Asst O Line coach with the Baltimore Ravens.
If Smith leaves, I am sure the Giants will find a replacement. Can only hope its someone that has the ability to be part of a coaching group that can finally fix this O Line.
And remember that the coach that left, Tony Sparano Jr, had a ton of NFL experience. He left to head up the Colts O Line, and they finished 5th in the NFL last year.
With Smith still on staff, one can only presume that Carmen Bricillo was hired, knowing that he was getting Smith, and not allowed to pick his own Asst O Line coach.
With the normal coaches transitions after seasons end, we saw two potential candidates available- Cameron Clemmons and Travelle Wharton.
Clemmons was Bricillo's Asst at Las Vegas, but he recently signed to be the Asst O Line coach of the 49ers.
I thought Wharton was interesting because of his pro career. He had not been very successful as an OT, but made a very good move inside to OG and became a very good NFL player. I thought that could help with the coaching of Neal. Wharton recently signed to be the Asst O Line coach with the Baltimore Ravens.
If Smith leaves, I am sure the Giants will find a replacement. Can only hope its someone that has the ability to be part of a coaching group that can finally fix this O Line.
David Diehl for Assistant OL Coach?
The assistant OL coach and the OL coach were not part of last year's team.
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when Chris Smith was originally hired. The Giants OL has been terrible for 10 years and Schoen/Daboll hire a guy with zero NFL coaching experience? Nothing against Smith, but I thought this was a mistake from day one.
And remember that the coach that left, Tony Sparano Jr, had a ton of NFL experience. He left to head up the Colts O Line, and they finished 5th in the NFL last year.
With Smith still on staff, one can only presume that Carmen Bricillo was hired, knowing that he was getting Smith, and not allowed to pick his own Asst O Line coach.
With the normal coaches transitions after seasons end, we saw two potential candidates available- Cameron Clemmons and Travelle Wharton.
Clemmons was Bricillo's Asst at Las Vegas, but he recently signed to be the Asst O Line coach of the 49ers.
I thought Wharton was interesting because of his pro career. He had not been very successful as an OT, but made a very good move inside to OG and became a very good NFL player. I thought that could help with the coaching of Neal. Wharton recently signed to be the Asst O Line coach with the Baltimore Ravens.
If Smith leaves, I am sure the Giants will find a replacement. Can only hope its someone that has the ability to be part of a coaching group that can finally fix this O Line.
David Diehl for Assistant OL Coach?
Hey NOOOOOWWW!!
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when Chris Smith was originally hired. The Giants OL has been terrible for 10 years and Schoen/Daboll hire a guy with zero NFL coaching experience? Nothing against Smith, but I thought this was a mistake from day one.
And remember that the coach that left, Tony Sparano Jr, had a ton of NFL experience. He left to head up the Colts O Line, and they finished 5th in the NFL last year.
With Smith still on staff, one can only presume that Carmen Bricillo was hired, knowing that he was getting Smith, and not allowed to pick his own Asst O Line coach.
With the normal coaches transitions after seasons end, we saw two potential candidates available- Cameron Clemmons and Travelle Wharton.
Clemmons was Bricillo's Asst at Las Vegas, but he recently signed to be the Asst O Line coach of the 49ers.
I thought Wharton was interesting because of his pro career. He had not been very successful as an OT, but made a very good move inside to OG and became a very good NFL player. I thought that could help with the coaching of Neal. Wharton recently signed to be the Asst O Line coach with the Baltimore Ravens.
If Smith leaves, I am sure the Giants will find a replacement. Can only hope its someone that has the ability to be part of a coaching group that can finally fix this O Line.
David Diehl for Assistant OL Coach?
Hey NOOOOOWWW!!
Oh quit it you mongo and get ready for BBI Mock Draft!
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our O-Line is great....just glad they are going to nab the assistant and not the coach himself
The assistant OL coach and the OL coach were not part of last year's team.
Uh....yeah, errr......errrrrr.....I,-I know! I was just seeing who was paying attention, and you passed my test....A+ for you sir! Good job!
Chris Smith, the Giants current Asst O line coach, is the son of Jerry Smith, who coached Daboll in high school.
Likely the main reason that a coach with no prior NFL experience was chosen and hired to replace Tony Sparano, Jr. as our Asst O Line coach last year.
The article actually lists several other players coached by Jerry Smith that are now in various administrative roles in the NFL.
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Thanks for the info Y
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In comment 16437627 Y28 said:
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when Chris Smith was originally hired. The Giants OL has been terrible for 10 years and Schoen/Daboll hire a guy with zero NFL coaching experience? Nothing against Smith, but I thought this was a mistake from day one.
And remember that the coach that left, Tony Sparano Jr, had a ton of NFL experience. He left to head up the Colts O Line, and they finished 5th in the NFL last year.
With Smith still on staff, one can only presume that Carmen Bricillo was hired, knowing that he was getting Smith, and not allowed to pick his own Asst O Line coach.
With the normal coaches transitions after seasons end, we saw two potential candidates available- Cameron Clemmons and Travelle Wharton.
Clemmons was Bricillo's Asst at Las Vegas, but he recently signed to be the Asst O Line coach of the 49ers.
I thought Wharton was interesting because of his pro career. He had not been very successful as an OT, but made a very good move inside to OG and became a very good NFL player. I thought that could help with the coaching of Neal. Wharton recently signed to be the Asst O Line coach with the Baltimore Ravens.
If Smith leaves, I am sure the Giants will find a replacement. Can only hope its someone that has the ability to be part of a coaching group that can finally fix this O Line.
David Diehl for Assistant OL Coach?
Hey NOOOOOWWW!!
Oh quit it you mongo and get ready for BBI Mock Draft!
The assistant OL coach and the OL coach were not part of last year's team. [/quote]
The assistant OL coach being discussed in this thread was very much a part of last year's team.