[The Goat]

As a G Williams apologist:

He's easily, far and away the most accomplished/successful defensive coach of all potential coaching candidates. He produces top defenses without tons of talent. Apart from Sean and London he didn't have elite talent in DC. Same with the saints. As a comparison that Mcdermitt fellow has more talent on his defense than Williams ever had, probably by a long way, and Carolina isn't any better on D than anything Williams put together.

His HC experience was much like Belichick's first HC gig. Lousy team/franchise. But that experience is valuable.

He's been all the way through the playoffs and won a SB. His defense won that SB as much as the saints offense. Again, great experience.

He's a bad motherfucker. The bounty thing is a lame ass excuse. They've reportedly gone on for ages. And you know Williams will do everything above board from now on.

But the bottom line is he's a leader. His players respect him and actually show it on the field by busting their asses.

The problem with bringing him on as DC only is he's likely to overshadow the HC IMO. Based on experience, leadership and the way players respond.