Vela: Keep An Eye On This (concerning O-Line)

[ZRO]

Keep An Eye On This Story
By Rafael Vela 11 Comments



The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Green Bay offensive line coach Larry Beightol feels he may lose his job if the Packers clean house after a disappointing 2005.

Good offensive line coaches are as valuable as good quarterbacks these days and Beightol ranks among the NFL’s best. From 2001 to 2004 his lines allowed an NFL-low 82 sacks. In previous stops with the Jets and Dolphins, Beightol’s lines ranked among the league’s best in sacks allowed.

I have no idea if Bill Parcells will shop for a new offensive line coach next year. First year man Tony Sparano has had to work with a motley bunch after injuries wiped out his projected tackle tandem of Flozell Adams and Jacob Rogers. Still, the league runs on the bottom line and for much of the year Sparano’s guys have not gotten it done. Dallas has surrendered 45 sacks, ranking 28th in the league. Only six teams have a lower yards-per-attempt average than Dallas’ 3.6. Last year’s line coach George Warhop was dismissed for similar numbers.

If Green Bay drops Beightol, I would not be surprised to see the Cowboys pursue him. He might be able to put RG Marco Rivera’s career back on track. Rivera went to Pro Bowls from 2002 through 2004 while working for Beightol. The coach might also help his new team lure young free-agent-to-be Kevin Barry. He’s far from a household name, but Beightol feels the 26 year old OT can be on of the league’s most dominating linemen.

This story barely rates mention, compared to everything else going on this week. But a Beightol firing could figure prominently in Dallas’ ‘06 plans. Watch this story.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Thanks for the post ZRO... interesting tidbit.

 

[jterrell]

I don't see BP promoting a guy one off-season then cutting him the next.
But if Payton were to get a head job somewhere then I could see Brightol brought in as asst head coach with some OL responsibility.

 

[ZRO]

I don't see BP promoting a guy one off-season then cutting him the next.
But if Payton were to get a head job somewhere then I could see Brightol brought in as asst head coach with some OL responsibility.

It's probably wishful thinking more then anything. I doubt Bill would hire him since he doesn't "know the coach"

 

[Cbz40]

Keep An Eye On This Story
By Rafael Vela 11 Comments



The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Green Bay offensive line coach Larry Beightol feels he may lose his job if the Packers clean house after a disappointing 2005.

Good offensive line coaches are as valuable as good quarterbacks these days and Beightol ranks among the NFL’s best. From 2001 to 2004 his lines allowed an NFL-low 82 sacks. In previous stops with the Jets and Dolphins, Beightol’s lines ranked among the league’s best in sacks allowed.

I have no idea if Bill Parcells will shop for a new offensive line coach next year. First year man Tony Sparano has had to work with a motley bunch after injuries wiped out his projected tackle tandem of Flozell Adams and Jacob Rogers. Still, the league runs on the bottom line and for much of the year Sparano’s guys have not gotten it done. Dallas has surrendered 45 sacks, ranking 28th in the league. Only six teams have a lower yards-per-attempt average than Dallas’ 3.6. Last year’s line coach George Warhop was dismissed for similar numbers.

If Green Bay drops Beightol, I would not be surprised to see the Cowboys pursue him. He might be able to put RG Marco Rivera’s career back on track. Rivera went to Pro Bowls from 2002 through 2004 while working for Beightol. The coach might also help his new team lure young free-agent-to-be Kevin Barry. He’s far from a household name, but Beightol feels the 26 year old OT can be on of the league’s most dominating linemen.

This story barely rates mention, compared to everything else going on this week. But a Beightol firing could figure prominently in Dallas’ ‘06 plans. Watch this story.

Very interesting.......That is something to keep an eye on.

 

[jterrell]

It's probably wishful thinking more then anything. I doubt Bill would hire him since he doesn't "know the coach"

I'd guess BP knows him from some of his other stops though it doesn't appear they have worked together.

He has been an asst head coach a couple of times and OC's a couple of other though collegiately. Ron Wolf would know him and there is a BP tie.

COACHING BACKGROUND:

Year College/Pro Team Position Coached
1968-71 William & Mary Offensive Line
1972-75 North Carolina State Offensive Line
1976 Auburn Offensive Coordinator
1977-78 Univ. of Arkansas Offensive Coordinator
1979 Louisiana Tech Head Coach
1980-82 Univ. of Arkansas Offensive Coordinator
1983-84 Univ. of Missouri Offensive Coordinator
1985-86 Atlanta Falcons Offensive Line
1987-88 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Line
1989 San Diego Chargers Offensive Coordinator
/Offensive Line
1990-94 New York Jets Offensive Line
1995 Houston Oilers Offensive Line
1996-97 Miami Dolphins Assistant Head Coach
/Offensive Line
1998 Miami Dolphins Offensive Line
1999-2005 Green Bay Packers Offensive Line


It wouldn't suprise me to see him here just would suprise me to see Sparano axed.

 

[streetcredit]

Before Flozel was injured, didn't we have one of the better offenses in the league? Back then, our pass protection was doing great even with a rookie 6th rounder at right tackle.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

I believe our current coach is doing a good job......with what he had to work with.....look how much the penalities have dropped this year vs past......that shows great focus......IMO BP sticks with what he has but will upgrade the talent!

 

[ddh33]

Kevin Barry is a player that interests me, but my hunch is that Pettite gets every chance to succeed - and I think he will.

 

[Cowboy from New York]

He has been an asst head coach a couple of times and OC's a couple of other though collegiately. Ron Wolf would know him and there is a BP tie.

Godd point JT, the Wolf-Parcells connection atleast makes this a possibility. Sparano has had some bad luck injury wise but Warhop had a good reputation and got pooped-canned after one bad season. Sparano doesnt have anything going for him that makes me want to give him the benefit of the doubt. If we can upgrade and get an experienced O-line coach that could help improve the rushing attack and keep Bledsoe standing then I am all for it. Just like if Hudson Houck became available I'd love for him to return.

 

[BadKarma]

BP did makes some coaching changes last year so I'm not so sure about Sparano. I would think Parcells hasn't been too impressed with how our line seems to be performing. Beightol has ties with Rivera so this could be a good situation for all.

As for Sparano, get him back to being a tight-end coach or assistant line coach...or just release him.

 

[junk]

I'd love to see a new OL coach brought in. Someone with some real experience. Not a former New Haven head coach.