Travis Jones hired as defensive line coach

tc_z71 · Jan 29, 2013

New Orleans assistant defensive line coach accept defensive line coaching position with Seahawks per Jason LaConfora.

HawkFan72 · Jan 29, 2013

Anyone know anything about this guy, other than the fact that he was an assistant D-line coach?

seacat1 · Jan 29, 2013

https://twitter.com/jasonlacanfora/stat ... 5430839296

HawkFan72 · Jan 29, 2013

Here's what they have to say about him on the Saint's site:

Entering his eighth year in the NFL, Travis Jones works with defensive line coach Bill Johnson in developing a talented defensive front that possesses a mixture of youth and experience. Known for his dedication to the fundamentals and his teaching skills, Jones begins his fifth season in New Orleans.

Jones has been part of significant improvement in the Saints run defense over the past three seasons, where their NFL ranking against the run has improved from 21st in 2009 to 12th in 2011.

In 2010, Jones helped tutor a line that contributed to the defense finishing in the top ten in the NFL in yards per game (fourth) and points per game (seventh). DT Sedrick Ellis broke out with career-highs in tackles (78) and sacks (6). His takedown total led the team and tied for third among NFL defensive tackles.

In 2009, DE Will Smith enjoyed his finest season as he ranked fifth in the NFL with 13 sacks, while the trio of Ellis, Anthony Hargrove and Remi Ayodele provided a solid pass rush on the interior of a line that played an important role on the Super Bowl XLIV champions.

Prior to arriving in New Orleans, Jones spent three seasons with the Miami Dolphins, his first year as assistant defensive line coach and his final two seasons tutoring the outside linebackers and defensive ends.

During his Dolphins tenure, the line recorded 92 sacks. DE Jason Taylor was selected to the Pro Bowl each year and was named the 2007 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. The Dolphins ranked second in the league in sacks in 2005 and third in 2006.

Before arriving in Miami, Jones spent 2003-04 at LSU, where he was the defensive line coach/recruiting coordinator. In his first season, the Tigers’ defensive front recorded 31 of the team’s school-record 44 sacks, while also limiting opponents to 67 yards rushing per game – ranking third in the nation and first in the SEC.

kidhawk · Jan 29, 2013

Interesting...I'll have to wait and see how this plays out. I really have no strong feelings about this one way or the other.

HawkFan72 · Jan 29, 2013

Looks like we got a little dirtbag in our new coach.

Jones worked alongside new Seattle defensive coordinator Dan Quinn for two seasons with the Miami Dolphins from 2005 to 2006. He was suspended by the league for 30 days in 2010 after pleading guilty to charges for his role in a real estate scam.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...sistant-travis-jones-as-defensive-line-coach/

Rainger · Jan 29, 2013

Oh great hopefully the Aints defense (the worst in the league this year) was because of other coaches and he was the only good coach an a terrible terrible defense coaching group.

Blitzer88 · Jan 29, 2013

Anyone brought in from the Saints defensive staff this year does not excite me.......hope I'm wrong.

FlyingGreg · Jan 29, 2013

rainger":1o95hehb said:
Oh great hopefully the Aints defense (the worst in the league this year) was because of other coaches and he was the only good coach an a terrible terrible defense coaching group.

Yeah, I'm sure this front office would hire a scrub.

SalishHawkFan · Jan 29, 2013

FlyingGreg":3ae53uj4 said:
rainger":3ae53uj4 said:

Oh great hopefully the Aints defense (the worst in the league this year) was because of other coaches and he was the only good coach an a terrible terrible defense coaching group.

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Yeah, I'm sure this front office would hire a scrub.

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Foghawk · Jan 29, 2013

I'm sure he brings a bounty of knowledge to the table.

CANHawk · Jan 29, 2013

Well, with a top notch d line guy like Quinn acting as DC, I suppose it's not a terrible idea to bring in a young guy to apprentice under him (cuz if we keep this up, it's only a matter of time before before Quinn starts getting interviewed for his own HC job).

Colour me cautiously optimistic over this hire.

FlyingGreg · Jan 29, 2013

SalishHawkFan":si4egg1k said:
FlyingGreg":si4egg1k said:

rainger":si4egg1k said:

Oh great hopefully the Aints defense (the worst in the league this year) was because of other coaches and he was the only good coach an a terrible terrible defense coaching group.

Click to expand...

Yeah, I'm sure this front office would hire a scrub.

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Was Whitehurst a coach...? No.

Waterhawk1 · Jan 29, 2013

Foghawk":2vviccw2 said:
I'm sure he brings a bounty of knowledge to the table.

Nice play on words!!!

razgriz737 · Jan 29, 2013

Foghawk":kje3a26f said:
I'm sure he brings a bounty of knowledge to the table.

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SalishHawkFan · Jan 29, 2013

FlyingGreg":10c39lpc said:
SalishHawkFan":10c39lpc said:

FlyingGreg":10c39lpc said:

Yeah, I'm sure this front office would hire a scrub.

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Was Whitehurst a coach...? No.

Nope, but he was a scrub. And they hired him.

FlyingGreg · Jan 29, 2013

SalishHawkFan":n5p0fo2q said:
Nope, but he was a scrub. And they hired him.

Alas, this thread isn't about Whitehurst. It's about the new defensive line coach, and the point is they have made good hires in coaching on the "D". Hence, they wouldn't hire a scrub.

It's just funny when people knock a move like this. I'm pretty sure they know what they wanted to do.

P.S. We don't "hire" players....we trade/sign/draft. 8)

SalishHawkFan · Jan 29, 2013

I'm just saying, not even this FO is above making a bad move now and then - see Charlie Whitehurst. So one has to judge this latest hire on his own merits, not on a belief that the FO is infallible. In P&J I Trust, but I can't say I'm too excited about this guy.

Axx · Jan 29, 2013

I watched a few saints game this year, there pass rush is not a strength on that team.

FlyingGreg · Jan 29, 2013

Axx":3pockeky said:
I watched a few saints game this year, there pass rush is not a strength on that team.

He'll fit right in here...

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