And The New Defensive Line Coach Is....

PhillyPhreak54 · January 30, 2006, 07:22:19 PM

QuoteAndy Reid added to his coaching staff Monday, tabbing Pete Jenkins as the team's defensive line coach. The move apparently signifies the end of Tommy Brasher's tenure with the club. Although nothing is official, there were indications that Brasher might retire following the 2005 season.

The 64-year-old Jenkins has nearly four decades of coaching experience, with 34 years of service at the collegiate level. He retired to Santa Rosa Beach, FL, with his wife, Donna, in 2002 after a second tour of duty as the defensive line coach for Louisiana State University.

Overall, he coached 14 seasons at LSU where he tutored All-Pros Leonard Marshall (NY Giants) and Henry Thomas (Minnesota, Detroit, New England). His second stint with the Tigers, under head coach Nick Saban, was highlighted with an SEC Championship in 2001, as the team went 10-3 and earned a Sugar Bowl victory over Illinois.

It'll be interesting to see what kind of, if any, impact he has.

Sgt PSN · January 30, 2006, 07:24:08 PM

It'll be even more interesting to see what kind of, if any, impact Jevon Kearse has.

LBIggle · January 30, 2006, 07:29:14 PM

Quote from: Sgt PSN on January 30, 2006, 07:24:08 PM
It'll be even more interesting to see what kind of, if any, impact Jevon Kearse has.

quite.

PoopyfaceMcGee · January 30, 2006, 07:46:52 PM

Quote from: Sgt PSN on January 30, 2006, 07:24:08 PM
It'll be even more interesting to see what kind of, if any, impact Jevon Kearse has.

Zing!

QB Eagles · January 30, 2006, 07:48:00 PM

Kearse has been making a major impact ever since he arrived in Philly. On the Eagles' payroll, that is.

LBIggle · January 30, 2006, 08:25:53 PM

Quote from: QB Eagles on January 30, 2006, 07:48:00 PM
Kearse has been making a major impact ever since he arrived in Philly. On the Eagles' payroll, that is.

well, were not exactly in salary cap hell.

Sgt PSN · January 30, 2006, 08:32:55 PM

Quote from: L-ong-B-each-I-ggle on January 30, 2006, 08:25:53 PM
well, were not exactly in salary cap hell.

Not even close. But you can bet your ass that between TO being a flamming douche bag and Kearse being......well, I can't say anything bad about him cause I like him. He's just been sucking since he got here. Anywho, between those 2 I'm pretty sure it's safe to say that the Eagles won't even come close to flirting with the idea of spending big $$ on free agents. Thus, the salary cap is safe. Again.

MURP · January 31, 2006, 12:00:54 AM

well, Claude Wroten was arrested earlier this month so I would be surprised if Reid went for him, but Id keep an eye on Kyle Williams now.

ice grillin you · January 31, 2006, 09:12:13 AM

pulling a career college level defensive line coach out of retirement = zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

why wouldnt go for a younger promising up and comer type...someone with a ceiling

rjs246 · January 31, 2006, 09:20:50 AM

Andy doesn't want any internal challengers to the throne...

Wingspan · January 31, 2006, 11:16:20 AM

with the way the d-line has underperformed over the years (every year it's a "need")...i have no problems with this move. it cant get worse.

methdeez · January 31, 2006, 02:37:41 PM

Quote from: Wingspan on January 31, 2006, 11:16:20 AM
it cant get worse.

Way to go douchebag.
Thanks for the off season jinx.

PoopyfaceMcGee · January 31, 2006, 03:17:59 PM

Next year, our D-linemen will just lie down when the ball is snapped.

rjs246 · January 31, 2006, 03:20:15 PM

At least then they might accidentally trip someone.

PoopyfaceMcGee · January 31, 2006, 03:22:46 PM

You're right. Instead, they'll probably just line up 20 yards off the ball and near the sidelines, and run off the field when the ball is snapped.