WATCH: Maria Taylor has the perfect response to speculation that Green Bay could lure Nick Saban away from Alabama
If you were unaware, Green Bay’s head coaching position is currently open following the midseason firing of Mike McCarthy. Considering the Packers have arguably the NFL’s best quarterback on the roster, many suspect the franchise will attract a big name to coach the team in 2019.
Of course, there’s no bigger name in college football than Nick Saban.
ESPN’s morning show “Get Up” has been attempting to connect the dots in recent days, suggesting the Packers should go all in on Saban and make him an offer he simply can’t refuse to return to the NFL and coach up in Green Bay.
To that, Maria Taylor says, Saban isn’t even the one the Packers would need to convince to leave Tuscaloosa.
“You are going to have to fly down there and give $10 million to Miss Terry because she really runs that Saban household,” Taylor said on the program.
While that may have been said in jest, it’s likely true and something anyone connecting Saban to any job opening needs to consider. Taylor would go on to say she fully believes Saban will end his career at the collegiate level, and of course, doing so in Tuscaloosa.
You can view the ESPN segment below:
“I really see him riding off into the sunset at Tuscaloosa.”
–@MariaTaylor on Nick Saban pic.twitter.com/sz65sKQeuL
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) December 20, 2018
Nick wouldn’t have been a quick NFL fix 10 years ago, and at 67, he’s clearly not moving on. Nick wouldn’t have trouble dealing with Aaron Rodgers and putting him in his place, but he wouldn’t be able to recruit his way to a massive and immediate overall roster upgrade. They have a salary cap in the NFL.
College Football is on a higher level than the NFL anyway.
No its not David. Saban won’t go bc he can’t handle it
So your saying Kirby will be going to the NFL within the next couple of years right. Most Georgia fans think he is so better than Sabin is.
It’s funny what people say on a blog post to make themselves feel better. I say things like Georgia will never beat Bama as long as Saban is there. You say things like one of the most successful people in the history of sports is staying where he is at because he can’t handle the NFL. Both statements are most likely not true. I’d bet that mine is closer to the truth.
Why would he ever leave? He’s worshipped as a minor god, the cost of living is nothing in Tuscaloosa, he has total control, and he’s not terribly successful in the NFL. There isn’t any amount of money that would make him leave. And yes, Terry Saban has made it perfectly clear she’s happy in Alabama. If I were him, I’d never leave.
Don’t forget, it’s warmer in Bama too.
Miss Terry is not going anywhere that is away from her grand babies.
Control over the program means everything to Saban. Imagine his having to deal with a general manager and director of player personnel! Ridiculous. Plus, even at 67 you can tell he loves recruiting and grooming young players. Guys built like Saban should never enter the NFL.
Saban isn’t going anywhee. Why on God’s Green Earth would he leave Bama to start over? Ego? Well if it’s ego, then why stay where you are and make your legendary run untouchable. And to leave no doubt that the 2nd greatest coach in Bama history is Bear Bryant. Saban isn’t going anywhere.
And for the record… Nothing but respect for what Saban has done and… we’ll see you in Atlanta next December. :)