(03-03-2020 11:26 AM)Sandy Wrote:  If this were to be considered, the HC would certainly be involved from the beginning. It would depend a lot on the people involved. The Special Assistant would not even have to be a bench coach, just an experienced, steady hand to support the HC during season planning, practices, game planning, etc.
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I like the concept and I think we've seen it applied in the NFL with a young, offensive-minded HC paired with a veteran DC that has been a HC. Specifically in our situation, I feel like Burke is getting the type of advice that you describe from his dad.