Edgar Bennett To Coach Wide Receivers

by Brandon on Feb 25, 2011 5:01 PM CST in Green Bay Packers News

The Green Bay Packers have been without a wide receivers coach since February 12th, when wide receivers coach Jimmy Robinson left for a similar position with the Cowboys. To replace him, they've named former running back Edgar Bennett as their new wide receivers coach. He's been their running backs coach since 2005. Assistant line coach Jerry Fontenot will replace him, and there will be a couple other minor changes to the coaching staff.

At first it seems like an odd choice since Bennett played running back in the NFL after all, and not wide receiver. But he was arguably a better receiver than runner during his career anyway (3.6 ypc on the ground, and 284 career receptions). Maybe it makes more sense that he coaches the receivers.

On the other hand, I expect Mike McCarthy's offensive coaches are well versed in all aspects on offense. If the Eagles can promote their offensive line coach to defensive coordinator, then there is nothing odd about this hiring.

Tweet Comment 13 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

You just beat me to posting an article about this Brandon, haha

by Ryan Cook on Feb 25, 2011 5:30 PM CST reply actions

Maybe Kevin Greene can be QB coach

I don’t care what the Eagles did, this still seems odd to me.

53 Bears, 1 Cup

by I voted for Kodos on Feb 25, 2011 7:06 PM CST reply actions

Why so Odd?

McCarthy never played QB in HS or college, yet he became a QB coach, not too mention a QB guru of sorts!!! I think they just wanted to make sure they had a guy coaching the position that was a teacher, detail oriented and thorough! Edgar seems to be that in every way. It also gives him more experience to draw upon if/when he move to OC or a HC someday!

You've been Stroh'd™!!!

by Strohman on Feb 26, 2011 11:29 AM CST up reply actions

The oddest part isn't

Bennett to coach WRs.

Rather, the oddest part is Jerry Fontenot to RBs.

However, Philbin used to coach OL in the NFL and is now an OC, and McCarthy played TE in college, and ended up coaching QBs.

So position really doesn’t matter. Ability to teach players is what matters, and understanding how each piece/position works.

Looking forward to seeing this work out.

by Darrell L on Feb 25, 2011 8:10 PM CST reply actions

Yeah as a St. Louis Cardinals fan I get to see Dave Duncan who was a catcher be a great pitching coach

I don’t see why this can’t work in football too

"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"

by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Feb 25, 2011 8:51 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

If guys want to advance into coordinator or head coaching spots, they’ve got to have a wide range of experience.

by Curly Lambeau on Feb 26, 2011 11:46 AM CST up reply actions

The oddest part isn't

Bennett to coach WRs.

Rather, the oddest part is Jerry Fontenot to RBs.

However, Philbin used to coach OL in the NFL and is now an OC, and McCarthy played TE in college, and ended up coaching QBs.

So position really doesn’t matter. Ability to teach players is what matters, and understanding how each piece/position works.

Looking forward to seeing this work out.

by Darrell L on Feb 25, 2011 8:10 PM CST reply actions

Whoa. Double post. Can someone remove it?

by Darrell L on Feb 25, 2011 8:11 PM CST up reply actions

Never!

Everywhere you go, for the rest of your living days, the people will point and whisper “there goes the double-poster”! Muah haha ha!

I guess the ability to teach IS the important thing, but you think it would help to know as much as possible about the position so that you have more knowledge to impart about how to play the position. Hope he’s reading up or talking to some players and coaches.

53 Bears, 1 Cup

by I voted for Kodos on Feb 25, 2011 9:42 PM CST up reply actions