Big Blue Huddle

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Born:   June 5, 1989 (age 34)
Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.

Houston Texans
Ferentz was signed by the Houston Texans on May 16, 2014.[3] He was waived by the Texans on August 30, 2014, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4][5] He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Texans on December 30, 2014.[6]

On September 5, 2015, Ferentz was waived by the Texans.[7]

Denver Broncos
On September 6, 2015, the Denver Broncos claimed Ferentz off waivers.[8] In the 2015 regular season, he played in 13 games.[9] On February 7, 2016, Ferentz was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.[10] In the 2016 season, he appeared in six games for the Broncos.[11]

On May 10, 2017, Ferentz was released by the Broncos.[12]

New England Patriots
On May 18, 2017, Ferentz signed with the New England Patriots.[13] He was waived on September 2, 2017, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[14][15] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 6, 2018.[16]

On September 1, 2018, Ferentz was waived by the Patriots and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[17][18] Ferentz was promoted to the Patriots' active roster on November 3, 2018.[19] Ferentz won his second Super Bowl when the Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13–3 in Super Bowl LIII.[20]

On August 31, 2019, Ferentz was released during final roster cuts.[21] He was re-signed on September 6, 2019, with the release of Russell Bodine.[22]

On September 16, 2020, Ferentz was signed to the Patriots practice squad.[23] He was promoted to the active roster on September 26, 2020.[24] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on October 16[25] and activated on October 28.[26]

On May 17, 2021, Ferentz re-signed with the Patriots.[27] On August 31, Ferentz was waived and signed to the practice squad the following day.[28] He was signed to the active roster on October 27.[29] He was released on November 8, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad.[30]

On March 14, 2022, Ferentz re-signed with the Patriots.[31] He was released on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[32][33] He was promoted to the active roster on September 6.[34]

On March 9, 2023, Ferentz re-signed with the Patriots.[35] He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[36][37] Ferentz was signed to the active roster on December 23.[38]

Ferentz announced his retirement on February 19, 2024.[39]

Houston Texans (2014–2015)*
Denver Broncos (2015–2016)
New England Patriots (2017–2023)
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Ferentz

On the plus side he was coached by the great Dante Scarnecchia

New England Patriots (2016–2019)
Offensive line coach

Son of Kirk Ferentz who has had a pretty good (understatement) college coaching career so we can hope coaching is in the blood!

Kirk Ferentz is part of the Belichick tree - was with BB in cleveland, along with Newsome, Saban, et. al.

https://x.com/BobbySkinner_/status/1772667997028532231?s=20

Quote from: MightyGiants on March 26, 2024, 12:53:29 PMhttps://x.com/BobbySkinner_/status/1772667997028532231?s=20

Anytime I see the word "Iowa" and "Offensive Line", I know that it is top shelf. Of course, it's his brother coaching the O-line there, but hopefully, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree and the family gets along well and indulges on their secrets to each other

Quote from: Jolly Blue Giant on March 26, 2024, 01:04:04 PMAnytime I see the word "Iowa" and "Offensive Line", I know that it is top shelf. Of course, it's his brother coaching the O-line there, but hopefully, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree and the family gets along well and indulges on their secrets to each other

This young man strikes me as having a bright future as an offensive line coach.  I just hope we can hold on to him for more than a year or two.

I think this hire has the potential to be an upgrade.

I like that he used to play Center.

Quote from: ozzie on March 26, 2024, 01:18:03 PMI like that he used to play Center.

Good point. The Center is the "communicator of the line" and plays a key role apart from hiking the ball and blocking

Quote from: MightyGiants on March 26, 2024, 12:53:29 PMhttps://x.com/BobbySkinner_/status/1772667997028532231?s=20

His Dad fired his older Brother during the season last year because the offense was so absolutely horrible with him as OC. Let's hope the coaching skips kids and we got the good one.

Quote from: ozzie on March 26, 2024, 01:18:03 PMI like that he used to play Center.

You know who else used to play Center?

Fred Hoaglin. Arguably one of the best OL Coaches in Giants history.


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Quote from: President Rick on March 26, 2024, 12:48:35 PMKirk Ferentz is part of the Belichick tree - was with BB in cleveland, along with Newsome, Saban, et. al.

His first job as a head coach was at the University of Maine.

Bill

Excellent mentor for Schmitz (if nothing else). Bob