Kristian: Crennel likely not the guy for Saints DC job
by Kristian Garic
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posted Feb 5 2013 6:22AM
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kristian@wwl.com - I can give you 6.5 million reasons why Romeo Crennel will likely not be the next defensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints. That’s the amount of money it would cost him to take the job with New Orleans. Crennel is still being paid on a 3 year deal he signed with Kansas City in 2012. The Chiefs fired Crennel after one season, but are still on the hook for that money. Sure, Crennel can forgo the money, but at 65 would that be a smart move? And, would it be the long term answer for Sean Payton?
Here are a couple of names to keep a close watch on, and a couple of things to consider. Why haven't we had an announcement from the Saints on a new DC? Maybe they’re eyeing a defensive coach of one of the Super Bowl teams. Like Who? How about 49ers secondary coach Ed Donatell? That's a solid fit. This week on media day Donatell said he would like to become a coordinator in the NFL again, after previous stints in the same role with the Packers and Eagles. Also, watch Pittsburgh secondary coach Keith Butler, who spent nine previous seasons as the team’s linebackers coach. League insiders tell me Butler would be interested, and would be allowed to interview with the Saints if presented the opportunity.
I think the leader in the clubhouse is Donatell. I would expect an announcement by the middle of next week after the Super Bowl.
Who Dat!
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