Saints to hire Bo Davis as defensive line coach (124 Viewers)

[jmalon3]

You know he must be good. He made Marcus Davenport a star in his one year at UTSA In 2017.

 

[whodatbe]

I'm an LSU alum, it it is a big loss for the Tigers, but BK has to figure it out. I love the signing as a Saints fan.

 

[Hedon James]

The super late coaching hire is probably why the Saints felt they had to poach LSU because all of the good DLine coaches are taken. It’s also why we’re hiring so many college coaches in general, imo.

I had that thought also. But then it occurred to me that MAYBE the Saints are finally embracing the draft to restock the roster? These college coaches will be an extension of the scouting department for the next 2-4 years, with regards to draft prospects; and someone will need to coach these draft picks once selected.

I think this could be a sign that the current staff of CKM is all-in on player development, especially younger draft picks. I HOPE that's what it foreshadows...

 

[TalleyHo1]

Good hire for the Saints. Don’t care about LSU as I really believe most Saints fans feel the same way. There’s a small faction of LSU Saints fans, but most of us only care about the Saints when it comes to football. I do like the fact that the staff is getting younger And hopefully that corresponds with the roster becoming younger as well.

I agree.....it is a darn good hire for the Saints. I also like the youth movement. I do however...give a big sheet about LSU! Love LSU and want them to succeed and do well every year. There are more LSU fans on here than you think! They just don't talk about LSU. LSU has it's own tab.

 

[TalleyHo1]

I'm an LSU alum, it it is a big loss for the Tigers, but BK has to figure it out. I love the signing as a Saints fan.

Agreed!

 

[Rexman100]

I had that thought also. But then it occurred to me that MAYBE the Saints are finally embracing the draft to restock the roster? These college coaches will be an extension of the scouting department for the next 2-4 years, with regards to draft prospects; and someone will need to coach these draft picks once selected.

I think this could be a sign that the current staff of CKM is all-in on player development, especially younger draft picks. I HOPE that's what it foreshadows...

I can see that too and thought of that. But the new college coach’s intel will expire pretty quickly, for that to be the main reason. It seems Staley is wanting to run a strong Sec type D. Hence aquiring Bo Davis from LSU and the Texas CB coach Joseph and potentially Florida secondary coach Will Harris.

 

[TalleyHo1]

Not to get into a LSU Vs Saints argument, but the worst thing to happen to LSU was XLIV.
That Super Bowl has overshadowed everything LSU has ever done.

Nevermind that LSU won a national title in 2019 for LSU fans. The state of Louisiana is primarily LSU and Saints fans. Can't say that for those transplants or Saints fans from other states.

 

[St. Widge]

Recruiting is such a draining job.

Crazy... He was getting paid like 1.5 million.. I wonder if he becomes the highest paid position group in the NFL.

I wonder if more college coaches are considering moving to the NFL because of NIL. Especially guys like Bo Davis who are recruiters. Recruiting no longer so much about creating relationships with kids and mentoring them. It's about how much NIL money they want and how much you can get them. If you're a coach who liked building relationships with players, it might not be as attractive a job as it once was. Not to mention the portal where guys just constantly move.

At this point there isn't as much difference between coaching in college and coaching in the NFL.

 

[Rexman100]

Nevermind that LSU won a national title in 2019 for LSU fans. The state of Louisiana is primarily LSU and Saints fans. Can't say that for those transplants or Saints fans from other states.

Agreed, Louisiana people are sports fans. We’re even watching LSU gymnastics for goodness sakes. Not to mention LSU baseball. And LSU woman’s Basketball. We’d be watching UNO and Tulane as well if they were any good. The above is the true heart of a Louisiana person. Those that disagree are transplants.

 

[Taker597]

I wonder if more college coaches are considering moving to the NFL because of NIL. Especially guys like Bo Davis who are recruiters. Recruiting no longer so much about creating relationships with kids and mentoring them. It's about how much NIL money they want and how much you can get them. If you're a coach who liked building relationships with players, it might not be as attractive a job as it once was. Not to mention the portal where guys just constantly move.

At this point there isn't as much difference between coaching in college and coaching in the NFL.

The time off just seems really attractive in the off season. The college grind is becoming unsustainable with NIL becoming a 24/7 gig.

 

[TalleyHo1]

Agreed, Louisiana people are sports fans. We’re even watching LSU gymnastics for goodness sakes. Not to mention LSU baseball. And LSU woman’s Basketball. We’d be watching UNO and Tulane as well if they were any good. The above is the true heart of a Louisiana person. Those that disagree are transplants.

Thank you sir. Appreciate you.

 

[St. Widge]

The super late coaching hire is probably why the Saints felt they had to poach LSU because all of the good DLine coaches are taken. It’s also why we’re hiring so many college coaches in general, imo.

Underhill has been saying that the Saints liked some LSU coaches since Moore was hired so this has likely been in the works for quite awhile. They probably had to wait until they hired Staley before they could complete anything.

As far as why they are hiring college guys, I think it's a realization that they are about to get really young on defense and they will need coaches used to developing young players. Some of it is likely a lack of options for the better NFL position coaches, but I also think it really is an intentional effort to get better teachers and guys that can develop talent. Looking back at this team and the guys who went on to star for other teams or guys that just never developed here over the last 5 or so years, it looks like the team had gotten away from or just wasn't very good at developing the young talent they had acquired. So, maybe it's been about lack of ability to develop guys as much more than bad drafting?

 

[St. Widge]

The time off just seems really attractive in the off season. The college grind is becoming unsustainable with NIL becoming a 24/7 gig.

Yep. And often the pay is better in the NFL with a better facility to work in.

 

[Rexman100]

Not to get into a LSU Vs Saints argument, but the worst thing to happen to LSU was XLIV.
That Super Bowl has overshadowed everything LSU has ever done.

I see no correlation in those two things. I see only happy Louisiana fans. My brother for example said he’s good for life when it comes to La sports. He got to see LSU go undefeated and win a Natty, literally the best college football team in the history of mankind. (Look how many top ten teams LSU smoked that year). And he got to see the Saints win a Super Bowl! There’s no overshadowing, just good fortune in a decade time frame.

 

[Silly Burrito]

I see no correlation in those two things. I see only happy Louisiana fans. My brother for example said he’s good for life when it comes to La sports. He got to see LSU go undefeated and win a Natty, literally the best college football team in the history of mankind. (Look how many top ten teams LSU smoked that year). And he got to see the Saints win a Super Bowl! There’s no overshadowing, just good fortune in a decade time frame.

Same here.

…..but am I greedy for wanting another Saints Super Bowl? One is great.

But TWO would be better.