🏈 Bama's staff is complete with the hire of Brian Daboll

[18Champs]

Report: Florida State TE coach Tim Brewster in mix for Alabama WR coach job

Alabama is looking for a new wide receiver coach, and 247Sports reports that Florida State tight ends coach Tim Brewster appears to be in the mix for the job.

Former wide receiver coach Billy Napier left last month to become offensive coordinator at Arizona State in January.

Brewster, a former Minnesota coach, is well-known for his recruiting ability. In addition to serving as the Seminoles’ tight ends coach, Brewster also is their recruiting coordinator.

Brewster, 56, has been in coaching since 1989, and he has been a tight ends coach for all but five of those seasons — the four when he was Minnesota’s coach (2007-10) and one season as Mississippi State’s wide receiver coach (2012).

The long-time assistant also has made stops at North Carolina and Texas, as well as in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos.

Report: Florida State TE coach Tim Brewster in mix for Alabama WR coach job

 

[TerryP]

Brian Daboll - Wikipedia

 

[JoshB]

Brian Daboll - Wikipedia

OC candidate? Those were some pretty bad offenses he was responsible for but not a ton of talent on them either except maybe KC (cant remember if they had Charles and company there then or not).

 

[TerryP]

OC candidate? Those were some pretty bad offenses he was responsible for but not a ton of talent on them either except maybe KC (cant remember if they had Charles and company there then or not).

I'm not one to judge a coach based on what they did in the league. I am one to consider time spent in the league as well as with whom they've worked for/with.

Have you looked at his bio? A GA under Saban with his next stop in New England (when Belichick took the team) and two years later he's their WR coach. I'd think Mangini would be a good guy to learn under as well.

 

[TerryP]

A little long ... here's what I've gathered.

I've seen a handful of names thrown out and a lot of them don't fit. One example is Kelly, another example is Riley. Paraphrasing more than a handful of people who have connections within the athletic department--specifically the football program--all indicate one direction: Bama is going back to a more Pro-style, "conservative" approach on offense. Neither of those two guys fit that bill.

It was suggested here recently there was fat along the offensive line that needed to be trimmed. I don't see this team in that light.

When I look around I'm seeing four and five deep at running back behind big, strong, and more importantly physical offensive line. Given past success (and failure) of the offenses at Bama, the recruiting classes show where the offensive philosophy is headed. I'm seeing a return to a power running game where the other offensive weapons are still utilized. But, the game plan is being built off the running game.

By no means does that mean moving away from the entire offensive schemes we've seen. I fully expect to see spread concepts.

If you take a step back you can see the evolution with Mario moving on and Key apparently taking the offensive line. Recall, Saban wanted Key in as line coach several years ago. We see Pannunzio getting an interview. There's the report of Williams at FSU getting a look (would love that hire) which leads me to think he's (Saban) looking at a WR/TE coach. That 10th assistant focusing on special teams and recruiting (which would be perfect for Pannunzio, BTW.)

More than one piece to put together ... makes it a very interesting story. The thing is I see no reason to really worry about how it plays out. In the end it's Saban's choice. He's got a pretty good track record when it comes to hiring people.

 

[EasyTider]

Conservative? Power running? I'm working on my new in-game thread meme now.

 

[Che Boludo]

I'd like to see Lincoln Riley at Bama.

It might not be ProStyle, but you could guarantee it would be productive.

He has been amazing at ECU and OU. Finished last year #3 in the country on Offense, 60-40 split rush to run, and top 25 in time of possession.

Plus, pulling the rug out from under Stoops would be fun

 

[JoshB]

I'm not one to judge a coach based on what they did in the league. I am one to consider time spent in the league as well as with whom they've worked for/with.

Have you looked at his bio? A GA under Saban with his next stop in New England (when Belichick took the team) and two years later he's their WR coach. I'd think Mangini would be a good guy to learn under as well.

Yeah hes got the pedigree and relatively young in comparison to a lot of coaches but IDK having no experience in the college game (for the most part) and combined with some pretty terrible offenses under his control (granted it may have been too much too quick type of situation for him) leads me to be a little concerned there. Then again I was just saying I want a lesser known coach that is more likely to stick around for awhile and BUILD an offense. Yeah, Kiffin was here for 3 years but the entire time it seemed like he was just waiting for his chance to leave and was more so just producing an offense around the available talent each season rather than building a system which I kind of think Saban wanted (building a system that implements the pro-style with the spread/read option/hurry up).

A little long ... here's what I've gathered.

I've seen a handful of names thrown out and a lot of them don't fit. One example is Kelly, another example is Riley. Paraphrasing more than a handful of people who have connections within the athletic department--specifically the football program--all indicate one direction: Bama is going back to a more Pro-style, "conservative" approach on offense. Neither of those two guys fit that bill.

It was suggested here recently there was fat along the offensive line that needed to be trimmed. I don't see this team in that light.

When I look around I'm seeing four and five deep at running back behind big, strong, and more importantly physical offensive line. Given past success (and failure) of the offenses at Bama, the recruiting classes show where the offensive philosophy is headed. I'm seeing a return to a power running game where the other offensive weapons are still utilized. But, the game plan is being built off the running game.

By no means does that mean moving away from the entire offensive schemes we've seen. I fully expect to see spread concepts.

If you take a step back you can see the evolution with Mario moving on and Key apparently taking the offensive line. Recall, Saban wanted Key in as line coach several years ago. We see Pannunzio getting an interview. There's the report of Williams at FSU getting a look (would love that hire) which leads me to think he's (Saban) looking at a WR/TE coach. That 10th assistant focusing on special teams and recruiting (which would be perfect for Pannunzio, BTW.)

More than one piece to put together ... makes it a very interesting story. The thing is I see no reason to really worry about how it plays out. In the end it's Saban's choice. He's got a pretty good track record when it comes to hiring people.

I think we may be headed more toward the 2014 offense. I think, personally, that is the offense that Saban wanted to see built. We had the pro-style concepts because Sims had been in that offense for several years mixed with the spread and read option too. In 2015 we reverted to the pro style with spread concepts with little to no read option or hurry up because Coker better fit the pro-style with a little spread thrown in combined with the fact that Derrick Henry was a tank with legs. 2016 saw Kiffin try to turn the offense into an Oregon hybrid to fit the fact that Hurts was a freshman and could rely on his legs when his arm failed him.

Hurts is a better runner than Sims and I think with time is going to be a better passer than even AJ so that 2014 offense could be even more of a record setter with Hurts at the helm.

 

[JoshB]

I'd like to see Lincoln Riley at Bama.

It might not be ProStyle, but you could guarantee it would be productive.

He has been amazing at ECU and OU. Finished last year #3 in the country on Offense, 60-40 split rush to run, and top 25 in time of possession.

Plus, pulling the rug out from under Stoops would be fun

Yeah but that was against Big XII defenses too.

 

[XXL TideFan]

I like what TerryP said. We have got to have a strong running game to control the clock. If we would have had that in the NC, no way in hell would we have lost it with that D. 100 freaking plays on D!

 

[Che Boludo]

Yeah but that was against Big XII defenses too.

True, plus a common Auburn opponent where Auburn had 3+ weeks to prepare for and get healthier for OU.

OU essentially mirrored UAs stats, but showed a proved a bit better in overall offensive efficiency.

He's a stud OC. Little 12 or not. It would be an awesome fit.

 

[footballer]

To have a strong running game it has to be balanced with a strong passing game. It boils down to the offensive line being strong in the run game as well as the passing game and a qb who can read the defense and make the right call at the line of scrimmage and either hand the ball off or make an on time accurate throw to an open receiver, which ever the defense wants to give you. It is just that simple. A great blocking line and an adequate qb. WE have the rb's and receivers to get the job done. I hope Jalen can make huge strides in his passing game the next 6 1/2 months, but as I have stated in another thread, I don't look for much improvement. He has always relied on his legs rather than his arm. A qb can change his spots, but can take a lot of time. I do hope we go back to more of a power pro type of attack this year, emphasis on POWER. Honestly, to me, our offence looked a little inept and rinky dink last year despite some good numbers that were put up. NCG comes to mind and others.

 

[OldPlayer]

To have a strong running game it has to be balanced with a strong passing game. It boils down to the offensive line being strong in the run game as well as the passing game and a qb who can read the defense and make the right call at the line of scrimmage and either hand the ball off or make an on time accurate throw to an open receiver, which ever the defense wants to give you. It is just that simple. A great blocking line and an adequate qb. WE have the rb's and receivers to get the job done. I hope Jalen can make huge strides in his passing game the next 6 1/2 months, but as I have stated in another thread, I don't look for much improvement. He has always relied on his legs rather than his arm. A qb can change his spots, but can take a lot of time. I do hope we go back to more of a power pro type of attack this year, emphasis on POWER. Honestly, to me, our offence looked a little inept and rinky dink last year despite some good numbers that were put up. NCG comes to mind and others.

IMO, Hurts doesn't have confidence in his passing. He has arm strength. He can throw it far enough. But for whatever reason if the DB is within five yards of the receiver, he tucks it and runs. He needs to learn how to read the DB and get confidence in his ability. Tua will push him this Spring and hopefully he'll start throwing the ball when it's safe to pass it.

 

[mrchase]

True Freshman..... Play to your teams strengths, don't force throws. I'd rather an overthrow and a punt than an under throw and possible pick. I think we'll see a different Hurts next year.

 

[footballer]

I hope you're right Mr Chase but this season will be here before you know it and we don't even have an oc or qb coach yet.

 

[JoshB]

I hope you're right Mr Chase but this season will be here before you know it and we don't even have an oc or qb coach yet.

Spring football hasn't even started, calm down.

 

[footballer]

Birdman37, The older I get the faster time flys.

 

[OldPlayer]

I hope you're right Mr Chase but this season will be here before you know it and we don't even have an oc or qb coach yet.

They aren't doing any coaching right now. Everybody's in the fourth quarter program. When the new coaches get to Tuscaloosa, they aren't starting from zero.

 

[TerryP]

What I find interesting this time of the year is the "Non-FB, skill instruction" that's allowed during this period. Watching the offensive line work out in the aquatic center a few years ago wasn't "football related" even though you could see the football training/fundamental work throughout the workout.

We know they're getting into film study.

The only thing I find noteworth coming out of this weekend is Locksley taking over the WR corps. I can't call that set in stone, but do see a strong probability.

 

[RTB X Bot]