Former Jets OC John Morton is Candidate for 10th coaching Position

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Former Jets offensive coordinator John Morton is a candidate for a position (receivers coach) on Jim Harbaugh’s staff at @UMichFootball, per @BruceFeldmanCFB. Morton worked under Harbaugh with the 49ers. #Jets
Feb 10, 2018 at 11:29 PM

If you were wondering about him and his credentials, here is the link to his Wikipedia and Pro Football Reference page:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Morton_(American_football)

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/MortJo0.htm

Seems to be a perfect fit for this team as OC and WR coach. 

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Gentleman Squirrels

February 12th, 2018 at 1:56 PM ^

It just means theres a thorough process of interviewing multiple options to get the best coach for the job. Just because there's names like Brian Wright, McElwain, or Cameron on board does not mean they are the top option for the job. All the reports so far have been rumors or assumptions, but there's nothing coming straight from schembechler hall yet. 

Also (I can't believe I'm using this as an example) as Tennessee has shown, just because a coaching search takes a while doesn't mean it can't be successful 

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MIGHTYMOJO91

February 12th, 2018 at 7:03 PM ^

We can lure the OC away from the Cleveland Browns if McElwain or Cam turn UM down. No doubt that will be spun into a program changing hire. Remember when Texas "settled" for Charlie Strong( HC not 10th assistan I know) and how that turned out. Just saying it looks like UM might be settling on what they can find and not what they really want. No matter the hire as long as Pep and Drevno are still on board don't get your hopes up to high. The more things change...the more they stay the same.

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Ziff72

February 12th, 2018 at 1:19 PM ^

I just love the "Jets offense was ok last year with shit talent so he is good"  line of thinking.  The Jets success or failure provides us very little evidence of his ability to be effective on this staff for this team.   

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Frank Chuck

February 12th, 2018 at 4:21 PM ^

"Bates left at the end of the season as Lane Kiffin became HC of USC and assumed playcalling duties. Morton remained on and retained the title of OC, but Kennedy Polamalu (then Pola) was also given the same title. Effectively Polamalu was the RGC and Morton was PGC for the second of Morton's two years in that role."

http://www.jetsfix.com/projecting-john-mortons-playbook-part-1-what-we-know/

Also, it's difficult to give Morton a big amount of credit given that Kiffin was the HC and de facto OC.

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Prince_of_Nachos

February 12th, 2018 at 1:20 PM ^

Guy has the following resume:

- Played WR in college and was scrappy enough to hang around as a professional for 5-6 years

- Has coached in college, has West Coast connections, and coached at a program (USC) that runs something similar to Michigan is trying to do

- Has NFL experience as a coach

- Has coached w/ Harbaugh previously

Seems like a no brainer, and way better hire than a weirdo like McElwain

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Djrobinson007

February 12th, 2018 at 1:30 PM ^

But my question is, can he recruit? I want someone who can also recruit some of the top players. It’s a must.

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UMfan21

February 12th, 2018 at 1:30 PM ^

this goes back to the coaching tree excel file I put together last year. knowing Harbaugh likes to hire people he is comfortable with, it's easy to guess who he might go after. on the down side, the cupboard is getting bare. he needs more Don Brown and Chris Patridges and fewer 49er and Stanford retreads.

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LDNfan

February 12th, 2018 at 2:37 PM ^

Psst...what cupboard are you refering too? He's already added some young blood to the coaching staff. Harbaugh isn't beholded to his former coaches...BUT anyone who is building a program is going to take a look back and consider some of the talent they've already worked with. Harbaugh didnt get to the Superbowl all on his own. 

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BlueinOK

February 12th, 2018 at 1:36 PM ^

He does have some background at USC. I'm not sure what he was like as a recruiter, but he definitely would be a great add as far as coaching the position. I'm be happy with this hire. 

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LDNfan

February 12th, 2018 at 2:44 PM ^

That is exactly who I had in mind..but in a Lion's Uniform.

Then I looked up THIS John Morton and found that he was born in Auburn Hills, MI...so of course he's coming back home to join the staff. That tidbit plus his time coaching in S. Cal could open some doors with recruits in two key recruiting areas. 

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goblue61

February 12th, 2018 at 2:10 PM ^

I can tell you this would be a tremendous hire for the passing game. Morton had the jets passing game humming with McWheels before he got hurt, and molded Robbie Anderson into a should have been future star if he could have avoided threatening to rape police officers wives. He could not get the jets running game going though. he was called out publicly by Matte Forte for throwing on 60% of plays during a monsoon. McWheels was moving the ball though so hard to say he was wrong. If he sticks to the passing game and working with receivers I thing hed be a huge upgrade over Mcelwain, and will turn DPJ and black into stars.

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Red is Blue

February 12th, 2018 at 2:43 PM ^

Are we hiring an OC or a WR coach.  Seems like most of the folks they've been reported as talking to could be OC.  Of course, if that was the case, then why did Enos leave?

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mfan92

February 12th, 2018 at 3:06 PM ^

Idk anything about him, but I've said this before, I don't really want someone who has worked with harbaugh before. He needs someone new to add to his offensive playbook. Not someone with it. Whoever we hire needs to bring creativity to the offensive side of the ball. I feel if we have everyone with the same play calls it becomes predictable. I think 2016 was as good as the offense was gonna get, add someone on the outside can get us over the hump. His typical offense would get us national titles if we had Alabama lineman which we've done a terrible job at trying to land them.

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Kenpoj

February 12th, 2018 at 3:15 PM ^

that Harbaugh will hire the best candidate for our team, to get the improvement we need this year. That along with a more focused and intense coach, we should be pretty excited to get the season going, especially spring ball. One thing I am enjoying is there is not one story about Harbaugh on the College Football Page at ESPN which I think is a really good sign. Onward and Upward. Go Blue!!!

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Youngharbaugh4

February 12th, 2018 at 9:35 PM ^

I really do think that this is the best overall hire that coach harbaugh could make. I really like the fact that Morton was a former WR and WR coach himself. That makes him have even more value for this team. He would essentially fill the two of the three most important voids on our offense at WR coach and OC. Another fact about him that I like is that he is from Michigan. That could/would really improve in-state recruiting, and he will know about the rivalries and the importance of them. This should be coach harbaughs #1 choice and I hope he makes it. 

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UofM626

February 13th, 2018 at 1:44 AM ^

Most here are to young to remember JM play at SC or even the NFL. But what is really impressive is that he has built a great coaching resume and is highly respected all over. I would love this hire but w every great hire comes issues

Harbaugh said he wanted to get more stability at the coaching level, well this would be another great but temporary position as JM is looking and will continue to look upward and leave in 1-2 yet max.

Still shaking my head on the Mama Bush being let go, as a parent w kids who play High School and College (D1) sports having her is a major plus for a parent and especially the moms.

Harbaugh better wake up or he will be the reason that we are not progressing and instead regressing, with the hires and lack there of FIRING!

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