Packers Lose DB Coach

[run pMc]

headed to Carolina to join his former college DC Phil Snow

I took this as his contract was up and he got a chance to work with a college buddy. Not sure it's a big loss, actually...the secondary was better thanks to health and actual safeties. Was he a good coach?

Tank - liked the letter. Hope you get an interview.

[SudsMcBucky]

I've sent an email to LaFluer, to express my interest in the vacancy. Fingers crossed. Here's a copy of the email:

TO: mattlafluer@packers.com
FROM: fatherofdragons3@yahoo.com

S'up Frog,

My name is Tank Elf Duke. As a shutdown corner in high school, I shut down Wisconsin's best WR, Darren Charles. David v Goliath all over again, yo.

If not for discrimination, prejudice and racism, I would've balled at a D-1 school. Alvarez personally told me, "Look kid, you act hip hop and shit, but as far as I can tell, you're just a Siberian nigga. D-1 ain't no place for short, pale corners!"

My major expertise is, I've mastered the arts of the shutdown corner. I ain't give fucks about shit like the Pistol Force. I'm all bout preaching shutdownism!

King ain't as good as he and a whole lotta uncool Pack fans think he is. In fact, King sucks so abominably, he makes Micah Hyde look like Charles Woodson.

Give me a shot at working with King, and I bet my entire salary I will morph King into a fucking shutdown corner next season.

Speaking of salary, as someone who currently makes the federal minimum-wage, I'd be jolly with a starting annual salary of $50,000.

Thanks in advance for your time and consideration.

Peace,

Tank Elf Duke

If that letter doesn't land you the job, I'll have lost all faith in the GBP organization.

[Patler]

Simmons had been in Green Bay a long time, but his position as DB coach this year was a major step up. His previous positions had been assistant special teams coach, defensive/special teams assistant and coaching administrator. Perhaps the Packers felt he was not up to it.

Ya, that's what I was hinting at. LaFleur promoted him, but didn't seemingly let him go easily.

[gbgary]

they could move tramon there if he/they are so inclined.

[Patler]

Ya, that's what I was hinting at. LaFleur promoted him, but didn't seemingly let him go easily.

To clarify, I intend to write; "LaFleur promoted him, but then seemingly let him go easily."

[Smidgeon]

Packers Gain DB Coach:

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/01/28/report-packers-hiring-jerry-gray-to-coach-secondary/

[gbgary]

jerry gray then.

[Joemailman]

jerry gray then.

This is a very good move. Jerry Gray has always been a respected coach, including stints as a DC. 2 of his years with Buffalo they had one of the top defenses in the NFL.

[Rastak]

This is a very good move. Jerry Gray has always been a respected coach, including stints as a DC. 2 of his years with Buffalo they had one of the top defenses in the NFL.

Agree. was a good hire.

[call_me_ishmael]

I could have sworn that name was floated around as a Capers replacement at one point in time.

[Joemailman]

I could have sworn that name was floated around as a Capers replacement at one point in time.

It was either that, or he was interviewed when they had the DC opening that Capers got.

[pbmax]

I could have sworn that name was floated around as a Capers replacement at one point in time.

He was.

[Bretsky]

He was.

This is a great hire !! He's led some very good defenses and has great credentials. If I were a head coach and could load up my staff with well respected experienced guys who might even be overqualified I would. That is what Matty got here

[Bretsky]

This is a great hire !! He's led some very good defenses and has great credentials. If I were a head coach and could load up my staff with well respected experienced guys who might even be overqualified I would. That is what Matty got here

Am I the only one thinking Jerry will be our next DC ?

[pbmax]

Am I the only one thinking Jerry will be our next DC ?

Its a good question. He was a popular interview for a while but that could have been Rooney Rule influenced. He could be a Dungy in waiting.