NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints’ hectic offseason has primarily involved coaching staff adjustments on the offensive side. There was news on Friday that might have an effect on the ball’s opposite side. And it would be significantly so if it did.
Coach of the Saints’ linebackers, Michael Hodges, will interview for the position of defensive coordinator with the New England Patriots, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. With former inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo taking over for Bill Belichick in Foxboro, Hodges’ resume will undoubtedly be appreciated as he considers the chance.
In addition to assisting rookie linebackers like Pete Werner, Kaden Elliss, Zack Baun, and Nephi Sewell in their rapid development, Hodges was instrumental in helping Demario Davis complete all five of his All-Pro seasons in New Orleans. When Hodges was promoted from assistant linebackers coach to defensive assistant in 2019, Davis was honored as a first-team All-Pro for the first time in his career.
In addition to assisting rookie linebackers like Pete Werner, Kaden Elliss, Zack Baun, and Nephi Sewell in their rapid development, Hodges was instrumental in helping Demario Davis complete all five of his All-Pro seasons in New Orleans. When Hodges was promoted from assistant linebackers coach to defensive assistant in 2019, Davis was honored as a first-team All-Pro for the first time in his career.
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Apart from aiding the quick development of rookie linebackers like as Pete Werner, Kaden Elliss, Zack Baun, and Nephi Sewell, Hodges played a crucial role in enabling Demario Davis to finish all five of his All-Pro seasons in New Orleans. In 2019, Davis was recognized as a first-team All-Pro for the first time in his career when Hodges was elevated from assistant linebackers coach to defensive assistant.
In addition to his work in player development, Hodges is an excellent builder of relationships. It can be difficult for him to deal with both young and experienced players because, at only 37, he is a youthful coach in the league. But Hodges has only risen to the occasion since then. In addition to being a great mentor to the younger players, he has developed a beneficial rapport with Davis, an experienced player, which has benefited the defense as a whole.
Apart from aiding the quick development of rookie linebackers like as Pete Werner, Kaden Elliss, Zack Baun, and Nephi Sewell, Hodges played a crucial role in enabling Demario Davis to finish all five of his All-Pro seasons in New Orleans. When Hodges received a promotion.
