Or addition by subtraction? What’s the verdict? Curious since it’s a coach going from the Atlantic Division to the Coastal.

McCollum was huge this year in recruiting and he did a respectable job with the LB’s this year. Sad to see him go, but will wish him the best of luck.

McCollum was one of the few guys on this staff who had a solid track record recruiting. Given that we have a LOFT problem (Lack Of F***ing Talent), losing recruiters is bad news. LB play was a mixed bag at best though I do think Cole, Manning, and Maddox showed improvement as the year went on. Hard to separate his coaching from Archer’s “scheme” from the rest of the suckitude.

I understand that McCollum had good reasons, some family related, for leaving. That said, it’s hard not to avoid getting a “fleeing the sinking ship” vibe here. Paul Johnson is kicking ass. TOB might be one more bad season away from early retirement. It’s too bad Johnson wasn’t available three years ago. Oh wait…dammit.