The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. But then things get very interesting. Seven on the list coached against the Packers prior to the Favre-Rodgers era (a hat tip and hearty thanks to team historian Cliff Christl for helping research them; the full list is below). The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The elder Modkins was still focusing on coaching running backs, … The last three of those (2003-05), Bevell was the quarterbacks coach, getting to work with both Favre and Rodgers – for one year with the Packers' current QB, his rookie season after he was drafted in the first round. The firing of Matt Patricia has given Bevell his first opportunity to be a head coach in the NFL, and many in coaching circles don't believe it'll be his last. Urban Meyer appears to have his offensive coordinator. The #Jaguars are expected to hire Darrell Bevell as their offensive coordinator, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo. Packers team historian Cliff Christl contributed to this report. Bevell served as OC in Detroit for the past two seasons, and took over as the Lions' interim head coach after Matt Patricia was fired following the team's Thanksgiving loss in Week 12. The Detroit Lions have hired Jett Modkins as assistant special teams coach, the team announced Wednesday. So can’t see him trusting a rookie. But when the rough 4-12 season ended, the Packers were moving on to Mike McCarthy while Bevell was headed to the rival Vikings to join Brad Childress' staff, and his coaching career has progressed from there. Overall, the former Packers assistants are 28-54 against Green Bay, a winning percentage of just .341. Burns, Andy Reid and Tom Coughlin are tied for the most wins against the Packers, with five apiece. 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Bevell did however cost the Lions a W in AZ versus the Cards in his Lions debut when he didn’t trust his veteran QB and called a time out. The win has given the 5-7 Lions new life, and they're by no means giving up on the season despite the coaching change. Bevell … Coughlin's win for the Giants in the 2011 NFC Divisional playoff marks the last time a former Packers assistant coach beat Green Bay, though it took a last-second TD pass by Rodgers back in 2014 to beat Joe Philbin's Miami Dolphins. James Caldwell (born January 16, 1955) is an American football coach and former player. "To learn to tie my feet with the routes was my first important lesson in the league, and I do appreciate Darrell's help with that," Rodgers said. "You just watch the effort and see the mentality they displayed versus the Bears when it wasn't looking great for them, I think that tells you all you need to know. He served as the head football coach at Wake Forest University from 1993 to 2000, and as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2009 to 2011 and Detroit Lions from 2014 to 2017. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. "They're a team that's right in the thick of this thing right now," Matt LaFleur said this week. 4-4 postseason. 5-6 (5-4 Philadelphia incl. Interim head coach Darrell Bevell was also considered but, like Bowles, he never had strong odds of getting the permanent post. A few short college stops preceded his arrival in Green Bay as a low-level offensive assistant on Mike Sherman's staff, and he stayed with the Packers for all six of Sherman's years at the helm. "That was quite an interesting year.". In 2015, he wound up as the Fins’ interim head coach. 2-0 postseason), Forrest Gregg, 1969-70, OL (player-coach), Totals: 28-54 (.341), incl. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He coached the University of Florida to a 65-15 record from 2005-2010, winning the national title following the 2006 and 2008 seasons. This Month in Sports Reference Register now! — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 21, 2021 The Lions ranked 10th in the NFL in passing yards in each of the past two seasons, and Bevell coached five playoff teams with Seattle – including the team that won the Super Bowl following the 2013 season. Right: Lions interim head coach Darrell Bevell. Urban Meyer appears to have his offensive coordinator. The Jaguars are expected to hire Darrell Bevell as their new offensive coordinator, according to NFL Network. Hope he doesn’t have to send in a play on first and goal from the one. It’s noteworthy that Meyer is hiring an offensive coordinator with a wealth of experience in the NFL. As the interim coach of the Detroit Lions, Bevell is the 10th former assistant to face the Packers in the Brett Favre-Aaron Rodgers era and the first since 2016. The Jaguars new offensive coordinator is Darrell Bevell, who’s coached in the league for more than 20 years, while defensive coordinator Joe Cullen has worked with five pro teams since 2006. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Green Bay and New Orleans (10-2, 10-2) are the only teams in the NFL to win at least nine of their first 12 games in both 2019 and 2020. Meyer has no NFL experience at all as either a player or a coach, but he has said he doesn’t think there are major differences in the Xs and Os coaching whether in college or in the pros. The Lions have interviewed six candidates for their head coaching job: Campbell, interim head coach Darrell Bevell, ex-Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, and … Post was not sent - check your email addresses! But then things get very interesting. He was assigned the team's tight ends in 2011 and coached the position the next five seasons. Site Last Updated: Friday, February 12, 5:46AM Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Partly because Rodgers said he spent a lot of time trying to find Favre in the building anytime Bevell needed to talk to him. NFL.com is tracking all of the latest news, interviews and developments concerning coach and GM vacancies around the league as the 2021 hiring cycle kicks into gear. Three have won Super Bowls. Darrell Bevell next up on historic Packers list ... an assistant on Vince Lombardi's last two Green Bay teams, for the most games coached against the … Jaguars' fiasco with Doyle falls on Meyer, Enter your zip code to find NBCSN near you. Another advanced to one. The hire would complete Campbell’s rise up the coaching ladder, which began in 2010 with a Dolphins internship. Read More. Bevell, who is entering his 21st season in the NFL, has coached Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) and Matt Stafford (Detroit Lions) among others … Subscribe to our Free Newsletter. Darrell Bevell will serve as the Lions' interim coach for the final five games of the season, Hamp said. The elder Modkins was still focusing on coaching running backs, … The Jaguars are expected to hire Darrell Bevell as their new offensive coordinator, according to NFL Network. Bevell enters Sunday's game 1-0 on his personal ledger after a dramatic NFC North comeback victory over the Bears, during which the Lions were down by 10 points with 4½ minutes left and the ball on their own 4-yard line. Joe Philbin, 2003-11, '18, TE/OL/off. Representing the Jacksonville Jaguars will be head coach Urban Meyer and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell. Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell was appointed interim head coach, and personnel executives Mike Disner, Kyle O'Brien, Lance Newmark and Rob Lohman will share GM duties in … We know we're going to have our hands full. He's been the offensive coordinator for three different franchises (Minnesota, Seattle, Detroit) over the past 15 years, and this is his next natural step. coord. That doesn’t include the years of NFL experience that assistants Sanjay Lal, George Warhop, and other assistants will bring to the mix. Darrell Bevell will serve as the Lions' interim coach for the final five games of the season, Hamp said. Pete Carroll did. Read More. 1-1 postseason, 0-2 Kansas City), 3-9 (1-6 San Francisco incl. Between the three, there are over 40 years of NFL coaching experience. Bevell ended the 2020 season as the Lions’ interim head coach. More than a handful coached in postseason games before they were done. Bevell worked with Seahawks quarterback … The Detroit Lions have hired Jett Modkins as assistant special teams coach, the team announced Wednesday. Before that he had 15 years of experience as an offensive coordinator with the Vikings, Seahawks and Lions. Darrell Bevell is going to be the Jags’ offensive coordinator, Joe Cullen will be the defensive coordinator assistants, and Brian Schneider will coach the special teams group. The two shared some memories of that lone year together this week, as Bevell recalled giving Rodgers a tour of Lambeau Field on draft weekend, while Rodgers noted some early fundamental work he honed with Bevell, such as timing the footwork of his drop-back with his receivers making their breaks. The Lions parted ways with Matt Patricia earlier this season and have Darrell Bevell in as the interim head coach. Bevell should have gotten the Loins head coach job! Several teams made a push to hire Bevell, who finished last season as the #Lions' interim coach, but it looks like he'll land with Urban Meyer. Modkins is the son of former Lions running backs coach Curtis Modkins and the pair coached on the Denver Broncos staff the last season. Meyer is the 2nd coming of Steve Spurrier. It wans’t expected to be long for Coombs, who helped lead Detroit’s special teams to new heights despite a poor overall 2020 campaign, to find new employment. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Not a member? The Jaguars have also hired longtime NFL assistant coach Joe Cullen as their defensive coordinator. The idea that people think this will be Bevell’s offense on an Urban Meyer coached team is about as silly as thinking Trent Baalke is gonna be drafting the players. GREEN BAY – It's a list that includes some rather highly distinguished names. ", Former Packers assistant coaches vs. Green Bay, Coach, years as GB asst., position/title(s). A 96-yard TD drive, followed by a sack-fumble, another TD, and a defensive stop made for a more unforgettable debut than most. Meyer, 56, has won consistently at the highest level of college football. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. Jauron and Mariucci are tied with former Vikings coach Jerry Burns, an assistant on Vince Lombardi's last two Green Bay teams, for the most games coached against the Packers, with 12 each. Bevell broke into the NFL coaching ranks with the Packers back in 2000, seven years after quarterbacking the Wisconsin Badgers to their first Rose Bowl triumph in three decades. Modkins is the son of former Lions running backs coach Curtis Modkins and the pair coached on the Denver Broncos staff the last season. "They're a game back within the wild card. 1-2 postseason, 2-3 Detroit), 3-9 (2-8 Chicago, 0-1 Detroit, 1-0 Buffalo), 5-5 (0-2 Jacksonville, 5-3 N.Y. Giants incl. He'll become the 17th former Packers assistant coach in team history to become the head or interim coach of another franchise and lead that team in a game against Green Bay. As for the historical Packers list he's joining, Bevell is the fourth to coach Detroit against Green Bay, following Marty Mornhinweg, Dick Jauron (interim) and Steve Mariucci. Learn how your comment data is processed. Trevor Lawrence Pro Day: Jaguars, Patriots, Steelers among reported 17 teams on hand to watch ex-Clemson QB Lawrence, expected to be taken with … Former Detroit Lions special teams coordinataor Brayden Coombs was dismissed by the team in late December after allegedly going rogue with a fake punt call that wasn’t approved by interim head coach Darrell Bevell.. Are you a Stathead, too? Meyer’s High-Schoolish ‘Clap’ offense needs an H-Back like Tebow to run it well. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Jaguars likely to hire Darrell Bevell as offensive coordinator, Super Bowl viewership drops sharply from last year, J.J. 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