If you were holding out hope that Mike McCarthy might finally can defensive coordinator Dom Capers, it’s now official. It isn’t happening.
McCarthy announced his finalized 2017 coaching staff on Monday. There are only minor changes.
Jeff Blasko was named assistant offensive line coach, Tim McGarigle defensive quality control coach, and David Raih offensive perimeter coach.
Blasko was promoted from coaching administrator. McGarigle comes on board after spending one season under Lovie Smith as linebackers coach at the University of Illinois. Raih spent last season as the Packers’ assistant offensive line coach.
Just exactly what an offensive perimeter coach is is anyone’s guess. It appears McCarthy just made the position up.
Probably the biggest change to the coaching staff was the departure of associate head coach Tom Clements. His contract expired after the season and was not renewed.