Mike Elko

[SunsetBengal]

(02-15-2019, 06:20 PM)Phil in BG Wrote: I just  read Elko makes 1.8 million and the 3rd highest paid assistant in the country.

That is an impressive number, and one that would likely present a major obstacle to any sort of contract negotiations.  Unless Elko has a burning desire to coach in the NFL, it would seem very unlikely that the Bengals would be willing to beat, or even match that salary.  And, while his defense at A&M was 2nd in the Nation versus the run this season, they were 107th in defending the pass, resulting in 34th Nationally in total defense.  

With the NFL being a pass-heavy league, I'd like to see someone who put a little more emphasis on shutting down the passing game.