Ed Orgeron says deal 'not finalized' yet with Daronte Jones for defensive coordinator https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_79cd7880-5fdc-11eb-967c-c7a265aa7755.html Once (if) finalized, they will fill out the rest of the staff.
It's official: https://lsusports.net/news/2021/1/26/football-daronte-jones-named-defensive-coordinator.aspx
Thank you. sir! It will be interesting to see how next season shapes up with 2 coordinators who have little to no experience in the respective roles, lead this talent to fortune and fame. I like the fresh look and I hope it pays off well, but the uncertainties are, well, uncertain.
On the bright side, IF they both can hack it, we should have some stability for a while. High risk, high reward.
Jones actually has a few years of DC under his belt, albeit at a significantly lower level of competition.
Yeah, I gave him credit for a little. I like his NFL experience the most in that he is accustomed to high-end players. D-line coach is going to be key in his role and I really like that he is a technique guy with a solid mind for x's and o's. Same for offense. But the speculation will be through the roof until folks get the opportunity to see how it all comes together. Also a strange dynamic with O in that he leaves things to his coordinators while he is scheduling busses and helmet stickers. Will he now get involved with game plans or does he stick to keeping his mike up in the air?
