Mike Elko

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(02-17-2019, 12:06 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: 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.

Just out of curiosity, how much scratch does a DC in the NFL make? For some reason I can't imagine a college coach making more