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UGA will win multiple Natty's under Kirby's watch.
Keep in mind who his mentor is. He still communicates with Saban. What would Saban's advice probably be? Well, CKS got to see it first hand... Hours are much longer and the pressure is much higher than in college.
He is a great motivator of young men, pros are so much different.
I hope he stays with us for as long as he wants if this is the effort he is able to perform with.
Not sure the hours are that much longer. Maybe, due to recruiting and how much time that takes in the college game. But I do recall stories of pro coaches sleeping in their offices and such. (Dick Vermeil for example). I think each coach's level of motivation will be the chief determinant of how much time he spends at the job. I think Kirby is a work-a-holic type.
Lefty, Lefty. You mean if a huge contract was available to you that you wouldn't be tempted to grab that cash? Really? You could always do it until you got fired and then move back to Athens. As for Kirby, I think he loves it in Athens and would be content to stay here in the same way that Vince D. has.
or an 8 foot Lithuanian!
Of course there is. No denying that. I'm thinking there is a challenge aspect to the NFL that makes it appealing and part of the appeal is a LOT of money. Wouldn't you even be tempted to give it some thought?
Pete Carroll Seattle Seahawks $8,000,000
Sean Payton New Orleans Saints $8,000,000
Bill Belichick New England Patriots $7,500,000
Andy Reid Kansas City Chiefs $7,500,000
John Harbaugh Baltimore Ravens $7,000,000
Mike Tomlin Pittsburgh Steelers $7,000,000
Mike McCarthy Green Bay Packers $6,000,000
Jason Garrett Dallas Cowboys $6,000,000
Bruce Arians Arizona Cardinals $6,000,000
Jay Gruden Washington Redskins $5,000,000
Bill O’Brien Houston Texans $5,000,000
Chuck Pagano Indianapolis Colts $4,500,000
Dan Quinn Atlanta Falcons $4,500,000
Marvin Lewis Cincinnati Bengals $4,500,000
John Fox Chicago Bears $4,250,000
Mike Zimmer Minnesota Vikings $4,000,000
Ron Rivera Carolina Panthers $4,000,000
Todd Bowles New York Jets $4,000,000
Jim Caldwell Detroit Lions $4,000,000
Jack Del Rio Oakland Raiders $3,500,000
Well, then. The pay isn't all that great in the NFL compared to top college jobs. Maybe a bit better on average. So what would be the draw to the NFL? the challenge? Not having to recruit? Being at the "top" of one's profession? Might not be enough to lure someone away from a great job in Athens, especially since the pay is likely to go up close to some of the top pros in the near future. This is interesting info. Thanks.
and that doesn't count bonuses either for the college guys.
Nick Saban gets like $11 million. Not sure where those numbers are from
I know Kirby works tirelessly. Ive just always seen the before and after a during seasons of pro coaches. It ages them about 10 years it seems.
Probably pre-endorsements/incentives.
Saban doesn't make $11M every year.
Saban was paid a salary of $245k, $6.75M "talent fee, and a one time $4M signing bonus in 2017. He will make just over $7M in 2018.
Not sure how many incentive$ the pro coaches get, but we've all read about Kirby's bonus plan that should get him close to $4.5-5M this year. He's earned it! And a raise on the way. I think he's home.
Captain Khakis however... probably on the hot seat if he doesn’t produce/beat O$U this year.