The hiring of Green Bay Packers’ offensive coordinator as the Head Coach of the Denver Broncos has resulted in reports from multiple media outlets it may be just the first of at least one other move from the Packers’ circle to Denver.
Packers’ running game coordinator Adam Stenavich, who played high school football for the Marshfield Tigers, has been mentioned in coaching searches since the Packers’ exit from the playoffs.
Multiple reports indicate the Broncos have asked for permission from the Packers to interview Stenavich for a position with the team as offensive coordinator. It’s also been mentioned the Packers may be interested in promoting Stenavich to the OC role.
Stenavich played collegiate football for the University of Michigan before landing practice squad positions with multiple NFL Teams.
Prior to becoming a coach in Green Bay, Stenavich coached with the 49ers, among other teams.
Wikpedia information on Stenavich:
High school and college
Stenavich graduated from Marshfield High School in Marshfield, Wisconsin. At Michigan, he earned a bachelor’s degree in history.
Stenavich took over as starting left tackle at Michigan his sophomore year and kept the spot through his senior year. He was named to the All Big Ten first team in 2004 and the All Big Ten second team in 2005. He was also a recipient of the Hugh R. Rader Jr. Memorial Award as Michigan’s top offensive lineman in 2005.
Professional career
Pre-draft
Prior to the draft, it was reported that Stenavich struggled with speed pass-rushers and would possibly move inside to guard at the professional level.[1]
Carolina Panthers
After completing his career at the University of Michigan, Stenavich was not selected in the 2006 NFL Draft. Within hours of the draft, Stenavich was signed by the Carolina Panthers. After pre-season training, Stenavich was released.
Green Bay Packers
Stenavich was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad during the 2006-2007 season. He re-signed with the Packers as a reserve/future free agent, January 1, 2007. The Packers designated Stenavich eligible for play in NFL Europa in 2007 and he was drafted in the first round by the Amsterdam Admirals. He returned to the Packers following the NFL Europe season, but was released as part of the team’s final roster cuts before the 2007-2008 season.
Dallas Cowboys
On May 14, 2008, Stenavich was signed by the Dallas Cowboys. He was released on August 29 to allow guard Larry Allen to re-sign and retire a Cowboy.
Houston Texans
Three days after his release from the Cowboys, Stenavich was signed to the practice squad of the Houston Texans on September 1, 2008. He spent the 2009 season on the team’s practice squad as well, and was re-signed to a future contract on January 5, 2010. On September 4, 2010, Stenavich was cut by the Texans[2]
Coaching career
Michigan
At the conclusion of his playing career, Stenavich moved on to coaching. In 2011, he joined the Michigan staff as a strength and conditioning intern.
In 2012, Stenavich remained on staff as an offensive graduate assistant coach.
Northern Arizona[edit]
In 2014, Stenavich was offensive line coach at Northern Arizona University.
San Jose State
Stenavich was hired by San Jose State in February 2015 to be offensive line coach under Ron Caraghr.[3] San Jose State fired Caragher after the 2016 season.
49ers
In 2017, Stenavich joined Curt Mallory‘s staff at Indiana State for a brief time before being named assistant offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers.
Green Bay
On January 18, 2019, he was hired by the Green Bay Packers to be the offensive line coach.
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