GostkowSKI

Decided to step down today citing health reasons as the main factor. When he's ready to coach again I'm sure BB would have a place on his staff for him if interested.

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jmt57

I'm curious to hear what the rest of the story is. It's not like Meyer's an old man, though he did allude to health issues. With the hours they put in and pressure they are under, it's a wonder that head coaches last as long as they do, whether it's at the college level or in the NFL.

Meyer and BB seem to be good friends so if or when Meyer does want to work again, BB would find a spot for him. If it is health issues, who knows; perhaps he would like to return to football some day, but without the pressure that comes with being a head coach.

ctpatsfan77

I think he might take a year off or something, but it wouldn't surprise me if he were brought in as a "special offensive assistant" or something next fall. . . . especially if a certain Florida Gator were drafted by New England. . . .

Seriously, though, he's only 45, so, assuming that whatever health issues aren't permanent ones, he could certainly take a year or two off and still come back and coach for another decade or two.

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Bertil

Maybe he'll return as Pats' HC when BB decides to become New England's "Czar" of FB operations...

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jbb9s

i dont know about the timing but your point is right: Meyer is a HC and will always be one. He is clearly one of the top 3 college coaches right now, if not the best. With his tenacity and leadership he displays and the ability to get his team ready to play, he is clearly not taking a coordinator position anytime soon.
I admittedly have no idea what to make of the "health" factor which is a complete wildcard, admittedly.

Boots Electric

Meyer has considered himself a bit of a Belichick protege. He has done everything he can accomplish on the college level and may look to go into the Pros. I wouldn't mind seeing him with the Patriots. It would be very interesting.

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pats1

He has a cyst on his brain that causes pain brought on by stress.

MoLewisrocks

A month ago when rumors were circulating he might be headed to Notre Dame, he said he had no interest in coaching anywhere but Florida and intended to remain there as long as they would have him. After being hospitalized in early December that seems to have changed. Guys his age don't walk away over minor health issues. Apparently he has some cardiac concerns. That being the case, I wouldn't expect to see him here or anywhere next season.

Florida coach Urban Meyer resigns amid health concerns, will stay through Sugar Bowl

Box_O_Rocks

Ouch. .......

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pats1

He was also hospitalized with chest pains, which were initially called dehydration, after the SEC championship loss.