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Drayton was part of an Indianapolis special teams staff in 2017 that helped rookie P Rigoberto Sanchez finish No. Much like McCarthy, LaFleur has talked a big game, even saying, âAll gas, no brake,â during the 2019 season. Drayton's first year with the Bulldogs in 2008 saw his defensive backfield help the team lead the conference with 19 interceptions. Twelve months ago, the Green Bay Packers â¦ Prior to coming to Green Bay, Drayton worked as the assistant special teams coach for the Indianapolis Colts from 2016-17. He arrived in Green Bay in 2019 following a stint at Texas A&M where he worked as a defensive analyst. In 2009, South Carolina State ranked seventh in pass defense and fifth in total defense in the NCAA. Maurice Drayton is entering his 22nd year in coaching and begins his third season as the Packers' assistant special teams coach in 2020, having been retained by Head Coach Matt LaFleur on Feb. 1, 2019. Over the past few years he has worked with K Mason Crosby, who made all 16 field-goal attempts this past season to become the first player in franchise history (since 1938) to never miss a field goal in a single regular season (min. as he matched K Jan Stenerud's mark set in 1981 (22 of 24). Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator, What happens next for the Broncos? Packers head coach Matt LaFleur will get his guy Posted on 02/02/2021 by Gunnar Davis When the Green Bay Packers announced last week that the organization would not be renewing defensive coordinator Mike Pettineâs contract, fans breathed a sigh of relief. In Denver, Parker inherits a secondary that ranked 16th overall this season, decimated by top corner A.J. Drayton's defense saw DL Mitchell Jeter honored as the Southern Conference's Defensive Player of the Year, and Jeter and CB Dee Delaney earned All-America recognition. What happens next for the Broncos? The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Prior to his time with the Chanticleers, Drayton was the special teams/defensive backs coach at South Carolina State (2008-09). Follow Zack on Twitter @KelbermanNFL and @MileHighHuddle. It's also a secondary that may look frighteningly different by the time free agency kicks off March 17. Zack Kelberman is the Deputy Editor for Mile High Huddle and has covered the Broncos since 2016. Drayton was born Oct. 5, 1976. “I love his passion for the game. The lone bright spots were star safety Justin Simmons, who led the club with five interceptions en route to his first Pro Bowl nod, and rookie CB Michael Ojemudia, who blossomed into a starter — default or not — by year's end. In two seasons with the assistance of Drayton, K Adam Vinatieri registered his 19th and 20th 100-point seasons, extending his NFL record. Drayton was the assistant head coach/defensive coordinator/cornerbacks coach at The Citadel (2014-15), where he played defensive back (1994-98). A special assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019, he was elevated to run-game coordinator/defensive line coach in 2020. P JK Scott posted 29 punts inside the 20 in '19, which ranked No. two FG att.). Named the Packersâ 15th head coach on Jan. 8, 2019. In the two years since, the Packers have gone 26-6 in the regular season, won two playoff games, and reached the NFC Championship Game twice. Bouye's suspension and injuries to Bryce Callahan, Essang Bassey, and Duke Dawson. After nearly two weeks, the lone vacancy on the Denver Broncos' coaching staff has been filled. Andy Reid is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs since 2013. Players have been reminiscing on how Ted Thompson gave them their first big â¦ In 2019, Drayton worked with K Mason Crosby, who tied the single-season franchise record for field-goal percentage by connecting on 22 of 24 attempts (91.7 pct.) Maurice Jones-Drew 2021 NFL mock draft 1.0: Three RBs picked in Round 1 Mar 09, 2021 4). Mennenga took over as the Packersâ special teams coordinator in 2019 after filling the same role at Vanderbilt in 2018. In 2016, he assisted P Pat McAfee in earning his second career Pro Bowl selection after leading the league in punting average (49.3) and ranking No. Drayton spent the past three seasons as assistant special teams coach for the Packers. Vincent Thomas Lombardi (June 11, 1913 â September 3, 1970) was an American football coach, and executive in the National Football League (NFL). 4 in the NFL in net punting average (42.6) and earn a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie team. 6 in the NFL over that span (min. Take a second and. Crosby ranked No. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. By MattBelz @savedbythebelz Feb â¦ Drayton was a part of a staff that helped Scott record a gross average of 44.7 yards in 2018, the third-best single-season mark (min. Drayton's 2016 season in Indianapolis saw him assist P Pat McAfee in earning his second career Pro Bowl selection after he led the league in punting average (49.3), setting a team single-season record. The Green Bay Packers promoted Maurice Drayton to special teams coordinator on Feb. 8, 2021. 9 in the NFL and was the most by a Packer since Tim Masthay recorded 30 in 2012. In his first season at the school, Drayton helped the program win its first Big South Conference championship since 2006. Drayton helped the gunners improve from 10 forced fair catches in 2017 to 17 forced fair catches in 2018 (according to coaching stats). Drayton got into coaching immediately following his playing career at The Citadel, serving as a graduate assistant/secondary coach at his alma mater in 1999, followed by one season as tight ends/offensive tackles coach. Drayton brings 14 years of collegiate coaching experience to Green Bay, including nine total seasons at his alma mater, The Citadel. Under the tutelage of Drayton at Southern Mississippi, DB Kalan Reed played in all 12 games as a true freshman with three starts and finished the year with 21 tackles (13 solo), two passes defensed and a 19-yard interception returned for a touchdown. The Packers often played that way, too, behind their cutting-edge coach â¦ In 2019, the gunners improved again with 28 forced fair catches and eight tackles. In 2013, Drayton was a guest coach (defense/special teams) with the Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes, and he spent the 2012 season as secondary coach at Southern Mississippi. They ranked second in the conference in scoring defense, total defense, rushing defense and sacks in 2015. The Colts also ranked fourth in the NFL in kickoff return average (25.1) in Drayton's first season. The team won six of its conference games that season, tying a single-season program record, and the Bulldogs' nine total wins were the second most in school history. 4 in the NFL in net punting average (42.6) in 2017 and earn a spot on the Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie team. As wide receivers coach, Drayton coached WR Matt Hazel, who earned second-team All-Big South honors in 2011. 5 in the league in FG percentage last season, the highest ranking by a Green Bay kicker since Ryan Longwell in 2003 (No. Vinatieri was tied for sixth in the AFC with 29 field goals in 2017. Reed played for the Tennessee Titans for three seasons (2016-18) before signing with the Seattle Seahawks in 2019. This is a big break for Parker, 29, who has just two years of NFL experience. He was a really, really smart football player, great teacher. As a recruiter, Drayton brought in WR Andre Roberts, a two-time Pro Bowl punt and kick returner with the Buffalo Bills. Bouye and starting S Kareem Jackson are potential salary-cap casualties while Simmons, an unrestricted free agent, could sign elsewhere if he prices himself out of the Broncos' range. Drayton came to Green Bay after spending the 2016-17 seasons in the same role with the Indianapolis Colts. From 2018-20, Crosby ranked No. Jim Leonhard is reportedly interviewing with the Green Bay Packers, and an update about the vacant quarterback coach position. He was a special teams assistant with the Browns from 2011-17. “I love his energy,” Lyght said in January 2020, via IrishSportsDaily.com. The Green Bay Packers promoted Maurice Drayton to special teams coordinator on Feb. 8, 2021. The veteran coach had drawn criticism after allowing a last-second TD pass in Green Bay's loss to Tom Brady and the Bucs. Another Packers-related house on the market is at 1306 S. Sedona Circle, Hobart, owned by former Packers interim head coach â¦ In 2017, he served as a defensive analyst for Notre Dame, drawing effusive praise from former Irish DBs coach Todd Lyght. In his first season with the Packers in 2019, led the team to a 13-3 record, a 6-0 mark in NFC North games, a division title and the No. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) During this time period, the Chiefs compiled a 91-37-0 record. Bart Starrâs second year as head coach was not much of an improvement over his first, with the team finishing 5-9. While spending three years (2000-02) as an assistant coach with the Charleston Swamp Foxes (Arena 2), Drayton continued to coach at The Citadel, serving as wide receivers coach (2001), outside linebackers coach (2002) and secondary/special teams coach/recruiting coordinator (2003-05). He was the secondary coach at Southern Mississippi in 2012, the assistant head coach/special teams/wide receivers coach at Coastal Carolina from 2010-11 and coached special teams/defensive backs at South Carolina State in 2008-09. Parker replaces Renaldo Hill, who left to become the Chargers' DC. According to NFL.com, the Packers â¦ 3 in net punting average (42.7). Drayton spent the past three seasons as assistant special teams coach for the Packers. He was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 2019. While at South Carolina State, Drayton coached S Rafael Bush, who spent eight seasons in the NFL (2011-18), and CB Phillip Adams, who spent six seasons in the NFL (2010-15). DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 29: Special teams coach Shawn Mennenga of the Green Bay Packers looks on from the sidelines in the first half of the game against the the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 29, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Mennenga, 50, joined the Packers before the start of the 2019 season, starting at the same time that Matt LaFleur took over as Green Bayâs head coach. A wide receiver and cornerback at Richmond (2009-2012), he started his coaching career as Virginia Tech's DBs instructor from 2013-14 before taking the same position at Norfolk State (2015-16). Joe Barry is heading to the Packers, not the ... Packers plan to hire former Rams LBs coach Joe Barry as DC ... Cooper Kupp has 2nd-highest grade of any WR on third down since 2019â¦ He and his wife live in Green Bay with their two children. Green Bay's new coordinator lauded as an effective teacher and communicator, New special-teams coordinator has more than 20 years of coaching experience, Head Coach Matt LaFleur made the announcements Monday, Maurice Drayton retained; two defensive quality control assistants hired. Although the team was 3-3 after six weeks, the second half of the season was not a pretty sight. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Parker will replace Renaldo Hill, who became the Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator under rookie head coach (and ex-Broncos linebackers coach) Brandon Staley. In 2014-15, Drayton was the assistant head coach/defensive coordinator/cornerbacks coach at The Citadel, where in 2015 he helped the defense set numerous records as the Bulldogs won a share of the Southern Conference championship. The Denver Post's Ryan O'Halloran reported Saturday that Denver is expected to hire Green Bay Packers defensive quality control assistant Christian Parker as its new secondary coach. The program also led the Southern Conference with 31 takeaways, 11 fumble recoveries, 10 passing touchdowns allowed and a 36.5 opponent third-down conversion percentage. with a field-goal percentage of 88.3 (68-77). In Drayton's first year as defensive coordinator, Bulldogs DL Justin Oxendine finished with 7Â½ sacks, the most at The Citadel since 2000. It was his second stint at his alma mater, having previously worked there as a graduate assistant/secondary in 1999 and then coached tight ends/offensive tackles in 2000, wide receivers in 2001, outside linebackers in 2002 and secondary/special teams from 2003-05. ... New Packers Coach Puts Pair of Starters on Notice for 2021. As a collegiate cornerback, Drayton tallied 145 tackles, 17 passes defensed and three INTs in his career for the Bulldogs. Drayton spent 2007 as an assistant coach at Goose Creek (S.C.) High School, was the defensive coordinator for the Seinajoki (Finland) Crocodiles of the European Football League in 2006 and was an assistant coach with the Charleston Swamp Foxes (Arena 2) from 2000-02. Bryan Bartlett Starr (January 9, 1934 â May 26, 2019) was a professional American football quarterback and coach. 2019 Green Bay Packers Statistics & Players: 13-3 (po:1-1) (1st in NFC North), Coach: Matt LaFleur, ProBowl: Adams, Bakhtiari, Clark, Rodgers, Smith The Green Bay Packers had a terrific draft in 2019, which included first round pick Rashan Gary. The Packers' newly-hired coordinator is expected two of their starters to take big strides in 2021. During his career he was a head coach for twenty-two seasons, first with the Philadelphia Eagles. Co-host of the wildly popular Broncos show the Huddle Up Podcast. I think he did a really good job in terms of his communication with the guys. In 2010-11, Drayton coached at Coastal Carolina, serving as assistant head coach/special teams/wide receivers. Don't miss out on any news and analysis! He’s the type of guy who is going to create positive synergy between the coaching staff and the players, which is going to make him a really good coach in the future.”. Drayton spent the 2007 season as an assistant coach and administrator at Goose Creek (S.C.) High School after serving as the defensive coordinator of the Seinajoki (Finland) Crocodiles of the European Football League in 2006. After McAfee retired, Drayton helped P Rigoberto Sanchez finish No. In those two seasons, the Bulldogs won two Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championships and made two NCAA playoff appearances. Also in 2015, The Citadel's defense registered 515 interception return yards and five interceptions returned for touchdowns, the most in the FCS. Don't miss out on any news and analysis! He was promoted to strength and conditioning coordinator in 2019. He earned a bachelor's degree in physical education and a master's degree in secondary administration from The Citadel. 60 att.) The Denver Post's Ryan O'Halloran reported Saturday that Denver is expected to hire Green Bay Packers defensive quality ... under rookie head coach (and ex ... in 2019 following a â¦ The program's 20 total interceptions ranked third overall in the FCS. Take a second and sign up for our free newsletter and get breaking Broncos news delivered to your inbox daily! 35 punts) in team history behind only Masthay (45.6 in 2011) and Craig Hentrich (45.0 in 1997). The Packers scored 218 points (ranking 23 rd) and gave up 299 (ranking 21 st). Getty Images. Additionally, WR Niccolo Mastromatteo earned second-team All-Big South honors as a punt returner under Drayton's tutelage in both 2010 and 2011. He was a quality control coach with the Packers â¦