Tell me about him a bit. I know Buffalo has been a pretty good D, but what can we expect? Agressive blitzing? More base packages? Just curious.If this turns out to be true kudos to McCarthy for making a solid hire. Gray has been great in Buffalo and turning around the GB defense will undoubtedly put him closer to a HC opportunity [if he does turn it around, of course.]
if true, great signing for the Pack, and it should definitely help soften the blow of losing Bates.
I've heard good things about Gray too, but Buffalo sure has seemed anxious to run him out of town.....Just so folks know, the PC called today was to announce the offensive assistants McCarthy has either added or retained. It had nothing to do with Gray, who I also believe would be a terrific hire if it came to fruition.
he learned under Gregg Williams in Tennessee and in Buffalo (along with some help from Lebeau for a little while). Pretty blitz heavy scheme.Tell me about him a bit. I know Buffalo has been a pretty good D, but what can we expect? Agressive blitzing? More base packages? Just curious.If this turns out to be true kudos to McCarthy for making a solid hire. Gray has been great in Buffalo and turning around the GB defense will undoubtedly put him closer to a HC opportunity [if he does turn it around, of course.]
he did a very good job up until 2005, when the run defense just collapsed. there were legitimate reasons (i.e., personnel losses), but I believe a good coach should have been able to scheme around them. it just seemed like the defense was often undisciplined this year and did not generally do a good job of gap control. based on that, I didn't believe Gray deserved a promotion to head coach, but I would have liked to see him brought back as the defensive coordinator if possible.He has 5 years of coordinating experience now, but he's still a young coach with a ton of promise.I've heard good things about Gray too, but Buffalo sure has seemed anxious to run him out of town.....Just so folks know, the PC called today was to announce the offensive assistants McCarthy has either added or retained. It had nothing to do with Gray, who I also believe would be a terrific hire if it came to fruition.![]()
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I would bet someday he's a Pack HC.Edgar Bennett, running backs coach;
The Williams and LeBeau contributions should be underscored. I'm skeptical giving Gray too much credit.he learned under Gregg Williams in Tennessee and in Buffalo (along with some help from Lebeau for a little while). Pretty blitz heavy scheme.Tell me about him a bit. I know Buffalo has been a pretty good D, but what can we expect? Agressive blitzing? More base packages? Just curious.If this turns out to be true kudos to McCarthy for making a solid hire. Gray has been great in Buffalo and turning around the GB defense will undoubtedly put him closer to a HC opportunity [if he does turn it around, of course.]
Besides being a former player and a class act, EB is said to be an outstanding teacher and a player's coach. The franchise loves this guy.I would bet someday he's a Pack HC.Edgar Bennett, running backs coach;
he held another position between player and RB coach. Personnel development? something, can't recallBesides being a former player and a class act, EB is said to be an outstanding teacher and a player's coach. The franchise loves this guy.I would bet someday he's a Pack HC.Edgar Bennett, running backs coach;
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I'd like to see that too. And I agree with the posters above with regard to Bennett. I don't know if he'll be a head coach in the NFL, but he did an outstanding job as the RBs coach this season in particular. Very smart move by McCarthy to keep him. Edgar is definitely a good coach and no question he's a class act. Always has been.I'd like to see McCarthy bring in LeRoy Butler to coach the DB's.
I don't know quite the tag they put on him, but, Edgar started out as a (for lack of a better term) a mentor to the rookies coming into the league. Quality control? Spiritual advisor?He would mentor the young kids about the nuances of the NFL, and, what it takes to be a 'responsible pro football player'. Much like the classes the NBA put its rookies through, and so forth.I'd like to see that too. And I agree with the posters above with regard to Bennett. I don't know if he'll be a head coach in the NFL, but he did an outstanding job as the RBs coach this season in particular. Very smart move by McCarthy to keep him. Edgar is definitely a good coach and no question he's a class act. Always has been.I'd like to see McCarthy bring in LeRoy Butler to coach the DB's.
Chmura's babysitter?I don't know quite the tag they put on him, but, Edgar started out as a (for lack of a better term) a mentor to the rookies coming into the league. Quality control? Spiritual advisor?He would mentor the young kids about the nuances of the NFL, and, what it takes to be a 'responsible pro football player'. Much like the classes the NBA put its rookies thorugh, and so forth.I'd like to see that too. And I agree with the posters above with regard to Bennett. I don't know if he'll be a head coach in the NFL, but he did an outstanding job as the RBs coach this season in particular. Very smart move by McCarthy to keep him. Edgar is definitely a good coach and no question he's a class act. Always has been.I'd like to see McCarthy bring in LeRoy Butler to coach the DB's.
Can't put a name on it, though.
Chmura's babysitter?I don't know quite the tag they put on him, but, Edgar started out as a (for lack of a better term) a mentor to the rookies coming into the league. Quality control? Spiritual advisor?He would mentor the young kids about the nuances of the NFL, and, what it takes to be a 'responsible pro football player'. Much like the classes the NBA put its rookies thorugh, and so forth.I'd like to see that too. And I agree with the posters above with regard to Bennett. I don't know if he'll be a head coach in the NFL, but he did an outstanding job as the RBs coach this season in particular. Very smart move by McCarthy to keep him. Edgar is definitely a good coach and no question he's a class act. Always has been.I'd like to see McCarthy bring in LeRoy Butler to coach the DB's.
Can't put a name on it, though.
I for one am not thrilled about seeing all these former Packer players becoming assistants - and I DEFINATELY never want to see one of as a HC for GBP. Have we forgotten the woes of the 80s - with Bart & Forest at the helm! Don't get me wrong - I think Edgar Bennett seems like a good guy, and helped out tremendously with Gado - but HC?!?! Come on! The closest thing to the past that I'd like to see revisited on the Packers - I'd love to see them draft Charlie Whitehurst in the 5th/6th round if he's still there! There was nothing better than chanting for David Whitehurst to play in those wonderful 80s games!I'd like to see that too. And I agree with the posters above with regard to Bennett. I don't know if he'll be a head coach in the NFL, but he did an outstanding job as the RBs coach this season in particular. Very smart move by McCarthy to keep him. Edgar is definitely a good coach and no question he's a class act. Always has been.I'd like to see McCarthy bring in LeRoy Butler to coach the DB's.
How do you explain guys like Landry then?Or are you just saying former Packers don't make good coaches?I for one am not thrilled about seeing all these former Packer players becoming assistants - and I DEFINATELY never want to see one of as a HC for GBP. Have we forgotten the woes of the 80s - with Bart & Forest at the helm! Don't get me wrong - I think Edgar Bennett seems like a good guy, and helped out tremendously with Gado - but HC?!?! Come on! The closest thing to the past that I'd like to see revisited on the Packers - I'd love to see them draft Charlie Whitehurst in the 5th/6th round if he's still there! There was nothing better than chanting for David Whitehurst to play in those wonderful 80s games!I'd like to see that too. And I agree with the posters above with regard to Bennett. I don't know if he'll be a head coach in the NFL, but he did an outstanding job as the RBs coach this season in particular. Very smart move by McCarthy to keep him. Edgar is definitely a good coach and no question he's a class act. Always has been.I'd like to see McCarthy bring in LeRoy Butler to coach the DB's.
Ah no. It was **** Lebeau who created the Bills defense that was in the top 3 in '03 and '04. Gray benefited the following year in '04 but his biggest problem was he was too predictable with his blitzing, (they only blitzed from the outside for one) and he didn't make any adjustments at halftime.If I was a Packer fan, I'd be worried for sure.If this turns out to be true kudos to McCarthy for making a solid hire. Gray has been great in Buffalo and turning around the GB defense will undoubtedly put him closer to a HC opportunity [if he does turn it around, of course.]
I'm just referring to former Packers. There's LOTS of former players that have done well in the NFL as head coaches - just not former Packers coaching the Packers.How do you explain guys like Landry then?Or are you just saying former Packers don't make good coaches?I for one am not thrilled about seeing all these former Packer players becoming assistants - and I DEFINATELY never want to see one of as a HC for GBP. Have we forgotten the woes of the 80s - with Bart & Forest at the helm! Don't get me wrong - I think Edgar Bennett seems like a good guy, and helped out tremendously with Gado - but HC?!?! Come on! The closest thing to the past that I'd like to see revisited on the Packers - I'd love to see them draft Charlie Whitehurst in the 5th/6th round if he's still there! There was nothing better than chanting for David Whitehurst to play in those wonderful 80s games!I'd like to see that too. And I agree with the posters above with regard to Bennett. I don't know if he'll be a head coach in the NFL, but he did an outstanding job as the RBs coach this season in particular. Very smart move by McCarthy to keep him. Edgar is definitely a good coach and no question he's a class act. Always has been.I'd like to see McCarthy bring in LeRoy Butler to coach the DB's.