Not surprisingly, new coach Herm Edwards is looking at former NFL players and coaches to fill out his Arizona State staff. But in wake of Billy Napier's decision to leave for the head job at Louisiana-Lafayette, those potential hires may be on hold.
The Football Scoop reported Friday that former NFL and University of Arizona standout Antonio Pierce is a strong candidate to join ASU's staff, most likely as linebackers coach. Pierce spent nine years in the NFL, splitting time with the Washington Redskins and New York Giants. He played in the 2006 Pro Bowl.