My best guess is that Luke Fickell brings in someone new. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if there are prior ties to Jeff Grimes — someone who already understands the language of the system and how he wants it installed and taught day to day.
But beyond scheme familiarity, you need a strong evaluator and a relentless recruiter. With how quickly rosters flip now, it’s not just about landing talent — it’s about developing players fast, and getting guys game-ready in a hurry because position rooms don’t stay intact for long anymore.
If the goal is to truly upgrade the staff, I think the best move is probably looking outside the current circle. That said, it would still make sense if whoever they land has some connective tissue to the existing staff.
Will Fickell bring in someone new or promote from within? Seems like they have giys on staff with experience.
My best guess is that Luke Fickell brings in someone new. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if there are prior ties to Jeff Grimes — someone who already understands the language of the system and how he wants it installed and taught day to day.
But beyond scheme familiarity, you need a strong evaluator and a relentless recruiter. With how quickly rosters flip now, it’s not just about landing talent — it’s about developing players fast, and getting guys game-ready in a hurry because position rooms don’t stay intact for long anymore.
If the goal is to truly upgrade the staff, I think the best move is probably looking outside the current circle. That said, it would still make sense if whoever they land has some connective tissue to the existing staff.