Elijah Robinson as DC?

[Fargo Husker]

I will preface this post by saying that I realize we should do whatever it takes to get a coach and recruiter of Robinson's caliber on staff, and I have no problems if this is the direction we go.

However, for discussion's sake...

Some recent Twitter smoke combined with educated guessing based on the assistant pool $$ has suggested that we may be looking at bringing in Elijah Robinson as the sole DC. While his recruiting acumen can not be questioned, is there any hesitation on hiring a novice DC at this point in time, particularly at the price we would likely be paying?

 

[lee_carvallo_12]

I will preface this post by saying that I realize we should do whatever it takes to get a coach and recruiter of Robinson's caliber on staff, and I have no problems if this is the direction we go.

However, for discussion's sake...

Some recent Twitter smoke combined with educated guessing based on the assistant pool $$ has suggested that we may be looking at bringing in Elijah Robinson as the sole DC. While his recruiting acumen can not be questioned, is there any hesitation on hiring a novice DC at this point in time, particularly at the price we would likely be paying?

We need to get a legit, experienced P5 DC and pay him (or her) $1mil+.

 

[Bootleg11]

He's currently "D Line, Assistant Head Coach and Run Game Coordinator"

All that to say...A&M gave him a shit ton of names to justify how much they pay him.

 

[mcgradynu]

I will preface this post by saying that I realize we should do whatever it takes to get a coach and recruiter of Robinson's caliber on staff, and I have no problems if this is the direction we go.

However, for discussion's sake...

Some recent Twitter smoke combined with educated guessing based on the assistant pool $$ has suggested that we may be looking at bringing in Elijah Robinson as the sole DC. While his recruiting acumen can not be questioned, is there any hesitation on hiring a novice DC at this point in time, particularly at the price we would likely be paying?

From what I've seen he's been in contention for DC jobs since last year so it seems like he's about to become one whether its with us or somewhere else. If Busch is retained as well, I think it's fine. He's also coming from the SEC. I'm able to tell the difference between a guy like Robinson that's been coaching P5 and apparently on the precipice of making the jump to Coordinator level versus a guy like Chins.

 

[Carm]

I will preface this post by saying that I realize we should do whatever it takes to get a coach and recruiter of Robinson's caliber on staff, and I have no problems if this is the direction we go.

However, for discussion's sake...

Some recent Twitter smoke combined with educated guessing based on the assistant pool $$ has suggested that we may be looking at bringing in Elijah Robinson as the sole DC. While his recruiting acumen can not be questioned, is there any hesitation on hiring a novice DC at this point in time, particularly at the price we would likely be paying?

This guy already makes > $1M and is an AHC.

He was also pursued by both Penn State and Michigan last year to be their DC when both had openings, which resulted in him getting the AHC title and a huge raise from A&M. He wants to be a DC. Franklin's and Harbaugh's views carry some weight with me. He has also been run game coordinator at both Temple and A&M.

He's 37, so he is no neophyte.

I'd do it .

 

[Stenge85]

I would struggle being cool with him as DC, maybe Co-DC. However if he brought several 5 star d lineman I will be easily swayed.

 

[djw004]

I would struggle being cool with him as DC, maybe Co-DC. However if he brought several 5 star d lineman I will be easily swayed.

you're such a little whore. So easily bought.

 

[djw004]

We need to get a legit, experienced P5 DC and pay him (or her) $1mil+.

It's not often that you go the PC route. So when you "(or her)" I did more than chuckle.

 

[Pepe Silvia]

sounds good to me. the biggest challenge for our next DC is going to be stocking the roster with DL talent, which he will do better than anyone else

 

[Mood4NU]

From what I've seen he's been in contention for DC jobs since last year so it seems like he's about to become one whether its with us or somewhere else. If Busch is retained as well, I think it's fine. He's also coming from the SEC. I'm able to tell the difference between a guy like Robinson that's been coaching P5 and apparently on the precipice of making the jump to Coordinator level versus a guy like Chins.

I'm with you, Busch impressed me this year & I think you could possibly give him a co-dc job with Robinson... Now you don't know how those 2 would mesh together as co-dc's so maybe it isn't a great idea for that reason but could help ease concerns of having a 1st time DC as your guy for year 1

 

[Black Dean]

My A&M buddy said he is one of the better coaches and obviously the best recruiter.

 

[Irv]

If you want him on staff, this is probably the price. Even if you could convince him to be the DL coach only, he would take a DC job in a year maybe two and you would lose all of the guys he recruited.

 

[djw004]

There are situations where a gamble makes sense. Gambling that this young, highly regarded DL coach, #1 recruiter, will become a strong DC is a gamble worth taking IMO.

 

[...TrueColors...]

There are situations where a gamble makes sense. Gambling that this young, highly regarded DL coach, #1 recruiter, will become a strong DC is a gamble worth taking IMO.

Get him as a Co-DC and sign a guy like Phil Snow as his Co-DC to a two year deal on the cheap and I’ll jump in dick first.

 

[Fargo Husker]

Get him as a Co-DC and sign a guy like Phil Snow as his Co-DC to a two year deal on the cheap and I’ll jump in dick first.

What about Bill Busch Co-DC/Safeties?

 

[KidsSeeGhosts]

I feel like if Phil Snow was going to be DC that would've already been announced.

 

[Herbie]

I feel like if Phil Snow was going to be DC that would've already been announced.

That and he said he wants a young staff. Snow doesnt fit that.

 

[Faux Sean Callahan]

I will preface this post by saying that I realize we should do whatever it takes to get a coach and recruiter of Robinson's caliber on staff, and I have no problems if this is the direction we go.

However, for discussion's sake...

Some recent Twitter smoke combined with educated guessing based on the assistant pool $$ has suggested that we may be looking at bringing in Elijah Robinson as the sole DC. While his recruiting acumen can not be questioned, is there any hesitation on hiring a novice DC at this point in time, particularly at the price we would likely be paying?

I think if it were me, I would hire Snow as my DC and bring Robinson in as Co-DC.

Snow will likely retire and I would promote Robinson to be my DC if he preformed.

 

[GBRfr]

Just give him the DC job.

 

[...TrueColors...]

What about Bill Busch Co-DC/Safeties?

I could be okay with that. I think @KidsSeeGhosts is correct below

I feel like if Phil Snow was going to be DC that would've already been announced.