Oregon Ducks offensive line coach and run game coordinator Adrian Klemm has been directly linked to the New England Patriots multiple times this offseason, but Dan Lanning doesn’t seem too worried about losing one of his most veteran staff members.
Lanning, speaking to reporters on Wednesday, responded to a question about Klemm and the rumors he could take a job in the NFL with the Patriots by saying he does not anticipate any (more) changes to his coaching staff this offseason.
“I don’t anticipate any changes as of right now,” Lanning said on Wednesday. “Obviously, Adrian is a phenomenal coach, but not currently anticipating any changes there.”
Klemm was initially interviewed by New England for its vacant offensive coordinator role, which went to former Texans head coach and Alabama OC Bill O’Brien.
It was then reported by Albert Breer that Klemm was still under consideration for a role in New England under O’Brien, which would be a tough loss for an Oregon team that already watched offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham take the head coaching job at Arizona State this winter.
However, Lanning’s confidence is a promising sign the Ducks are going to retain the rest of their staff as they look to build upon an extremely promising first year for the new head coach in Eugene.
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