Look, there’s no question Knowles is a big time defensive coach and that it sucks to lose him.
I’ve seen it mentioned by some, but Knowles benefited tremendously by having such a mature team of 21-23 year olds littered across the 2 deep.
I haven’t seen anyone bring up the depth and playmaking ability of our defensive line. Having a real two deep where everyone playing can make plays would make a lot of defensive coordinators look better than they are. Having the ability to get pressure rushing 3 guys would make a lot of coordinators look amazing too.
Bottom line, you need dudes. Guys like Brock Martin, Colin Oliver etc. Joe Bob and Richmond have brought talent and depth all along the d-line.
Years back, Richetti Jones was our best player host in recruiting. I have to think he’d be a dynamite recruiter and has Texas ties. He’s been brought back into the program but not in a coaching role.
If Joe Bob were to get the DC job, I’d ask Richetti about coming in to replace Joe Bob. You’d then have Richetti and Greg Richmond recruiting for d-line. If they’re able to continue getting play makers and depth, we would have a huge part of our defensive identity intact.
Having the ability to diversify the staff, get a younger staff and add a potential stud recruiter at such an important position would make me think long and hard about hiring Clements as DC.
I’ve seen it mentioned by some, but Knowles benefited tremendously by having such a mature team of 21-23 year olds littered across the 2 deep.
I haven’t seen anyone bring up the depth and playmaking ability of our defensive line. Having a real two deep where everyone playing can make plays would make a lot of defensive coordinators look better than they are. Having the ability to get pressure rushing 3 guys would make a lot of coordinators look amazing too.
Bottom line, you need dudes. Guys like Brock Martin, Colin Oliver etc. Joe Bob and Richmond have brought talent and depth all along the d-line.
Years back, Richetti Jones was our best player host in recruiting. I have to think he’d be a dynamite recruiter and has Texas ties. He’s been brought back into the program but not in a coaching role.
If Joe Bob were to get the DC job, I’d ask Richetti about coming in to replace Joe Bob. You’d then have Richetti and Greg Richmond recruiting for d-line. If they’re able to continue getting play makers and depth, we would have a huge part of our defensive identity intact.
Having the ability to diversify the staff, get a younger staff and add a potential stud recruiter at such an important position would make me think long and hard about hiring Clements as DC.
