But they’re hoping Peter Engler and Becca Erenbaum will have a huge impact on the organization.
They’re not the ones calling a 10-yard slant, choosing which player to blitz off the edge or making the call whether to go for it on fourth down or punt. But their work helps determine if those are the correct decisions. Ward said there are teams with more staff but the seven total Seattle has — including developers — is “pretty healthy.”
“I always knew I wanted to be in football, especially on the team side just because of the competitive aspect,” Engler said. “I grew up playing all these different sports and so I want to be able to win things.” Carroll said the idea of bolstering staff was part of the message from owner Jody Allen during meetings following the end of last season.
Engler has more of a scouting background and Ward was looking for someone specifically with that experience to work directly with the coaching staff on projects. Engler said that means being concise and direct with the info being presented.