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This is great news! I'm so happy Capers is staying!
You have to think that they already mentioned that they'd like to keep Capers in the initial interviews. Chances are this might have been one of things Martz didnt agree with.
I actually think hanging onto Capers increases the chances that it'll be a younger coach. In addition to the defensive stability, Capers' experience in the league and his time as a HC in particular should really help shorten the learning curve for a young guy like BS or MT.
Yes!! Great news. I was scared were going to lose him...
Also, he's going to be the highest paid assistant in the NFL:
Capers' new deal is for three years and an estimated $8.1 million, team sources confirmed. His salary in 2007 will be $2.6 million, equal to that of Washington Redskins assistant head coach/defense Gregg Williams, but Capers will get raises of at least $100,000 per year in 2008 and 2009.
:yes:makes me think our head coach will be either Little Schotty or Tomlin. Both are good young coaches, but have little experience. have a vet DC around to help out.
The Capers extension would also fit with Gailey getting the job too, although i'm guessing that isnt good news for most people :)
How much he gets paid doesn't mean much. But I do have to question something.
With no head coach yet, why are they signing a coordinator when they can hire a coach to come in and then said coach can hire his own coordinator? Am I wrong here?
Cant a coach hire his own staff??