Everyone is asking about staffing updates and I've been working on getting some updates for you.
Defensive Line
Yesterday the Bo Davis for DL coach chatter and confidence seemed to take a hit. I started to hear the name Kevin Peoples of Missouri in connection with Blake Baker.
Hes another key piece for Mizzou and they absolutely want to keep him on staff.
I'm told that he's currently hosting recruits for Missouri, so not sure how far along any talks are at this time.
I was also told that he could be a guy that Eli Drinkwitz looks at for DC and it may come down to that if they want to keep him.
Another name that came up was Karl Dunbar. But I don't believe there is much traction there. I have said it before. I've heard multiple times from sources close to Dunbar that he loves his job in Pittsburgh and is really enjoying the NFL job. Was also told he didn't love recruiting and that's another big reason he's expected to stay in the NFL.
DB's
Continue to hear Corey Raymond's name in connection with the opening and I am told this is the job Raymond wants. That isn't all that surprising given his history at LSU and falls in line with what we've heard and shared here previously.
There are others that have come up in conversations for these positions.
Bob Diaco
There's a real chance he could stay as an onfield assistant. Has a ton of experience working with linebackers. New DC Blake Baker is a former LB himself and also has a ton of experience coaching LB's. There's a thought they could split the LB duties and someone is brought in to coach DB's as a unit. Baker also has experience coaching safeties and did so at Mizzou, he could coach safeties, leaving the door open for Diaco to stay on field as LB coach and then bring in someone to coach CB's.
Haven't heard anything concrete or "done". Just passing along some of the chatter I've been hearing.
Defensive Line
Yesterday the Bo Davis for DL coach chatter and confidence seemed to take a hit. I started to hear the name Kevin Peoples of Missouri in connection with Blake Baker.
Hes another key piece for Mizzou and they absolutely want to keep him on staff.
I'm told that he's currently hosting recruits for Missouri, so not sure how far along any talks are at this time.
I was also told that he could be a guy that Eli Drinkwitz looks at for DC and it may come down to that if they want to keep him.
Another name that came up was Karl Dunbar. But I don't believe there is much traction there. I have said it before. I've heard multiple times from sources close to Dunbar that he loves his job in Pittsburgh and is really enjoying the NFL job. Was also told he didn't love recruiting and that's another big reason he's expected to stay in the NFL.
DB's
Continue to hear Corey Raymond's name in connection with the opening and I am told this is the job Raymond wants. That isn't all that surprising given his history at LSU and falls in line with what we've heard and shared here previously.
There are others that have come up in conversations for these positions.
Bob Diaco
There's a real chance he could stay as an onfield assistant. Has a ton of experience working with linebackers. New DC Blake Baker is a former LB himself and also has a ton of experience coaching LB's. There's a thought they could split the LB duties and someone is brought in to coach DB's as a unit. Baker also has experience coaching safeties and did so at Mizzou, he could coach safeties, leaving the door open for Diaco to stay on field as LB coach and then bring in someone to coach CB's.
Haven't heard anything concrete or "done". Just passing along some of the chatter I've been hearing.
