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Posted on 2/16/18 at 9:21 am to SummerOfGeorge
The other concerning pattern with hiring NFL assistants, is that because a pro gig is easier (no recruiting) and pays well, these guys seem to always jump at the 1st chance to get back into the NFL. Which creates the staff turnover cycle that's killed us the last 2-3 years. Coaches that are ingrained in the college game seem to stick around longer and not leave until they can move up to a higher level position which seems advantageous for continuity which is huge in recruiting as we learned this year.
I trust Saban to make the best hire, I'm just leery of NFL guys for both reasons mentioned in this thread. I'd hate to hire Travis Jones, and a year later he's off to the 1st NFL opening that would have him. And we're back at square one, and any relationships he built with recruits are out the window once more.
If I were Saban, I'd almost want to put a 3 year "minimum" clause in all assistant contracts. If they leave before 3 years, except in the case of a firing, they owe the university like 10 million or something. Make these guys stick around a little while.
I trust Saban to make the best hire, I'm just leery of NFL guys for both reasons mentioned in this thread. I'd hate to hire Travis Jones, and a year later he's off to the 1st NFL opening that would have him. And we're back at square one, and any relationships he built with recruits are out the window once more.
If I were Saban, I'd almost want to put a 3 year "minimum" clause in all assistant contracts. If they leave before 3 years, except in the case of a firing, they owe the university like 10 million or something. Make these guys stick around a little while.
This post was edited on 2/16/18 at 9:25 am
Posted on 2/16/18 at 12:41 pm to SummerOfGeorge
Coaching rumors: Travis Jones a candidate to become Alabama’s defensive line coach
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Travis Jones reportedly is a candidate to become Alabama’s defensive line coach. On Thursday, AL.com’s Matt Zenitz reported that Jones, who worked as the Seattle Seahawks defensive line coach from 2013-16 and then as a senior defensive assistant for the team in 2017, is expected to interview soon for the position with the Crimson Tide. Jones and the Seahawks parted ways in January. Before his time in the Pacific Northwest, Jones had experience working under Nick Saban during stints at LSU (2003-04) and with the Miami Dolphins (2005-07). Jones also was the New Orleans Saints assistant defensive line coach from 2008 to 2012. Saban is looking to replace Karl Dunbar, who was hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. Alabama is coming off a victory against Georgia in the National Championship Game in January. The result marked the Crimson Tide’s fifth national title under Saban.
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