Cosgrove deserves the shot
There’s a “former” in front of the title of Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin, who is now the deserving head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, which means the Vikes are on the lookout for their next defensive coordinator.
While some are lobbying for solid defensive line coach Karl Dunbar to get the promotion and a few even mention linebacker coach Fred Pagac, I have to say that while Dunbar might be OK, I think at the moment, of the names mentioned, the best option is one outside of the organization.
Nebraska defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove is, by far, the best-qualified choice. He turned down a linebackers position coaching offer from Childress last spring, but offering him a chance to be defensive coordinator could be the lure that lands him.
While each candidate looks into presentation folder printing in preparation for their interview, let’s hope Childress doesn’t pull a Dennis Green and hire the most convenient in-house candidate. Cosgrove is a worthy successor to Tomlin.
