Only one of those has any coaching experience at the NFL level. Sirmon, 48, does bring his own unique experience to the staff that could make him an ideal hire. Here's a closer look at his background.

He’s also coached at Louisville, Mississippi State, USC, Washington, Tennessee, and Oregon. The job with the Saints will be his first in the NFL, but Sirmon does have experience in the league. He was ...

A fourth-round draft pick, Sirmon played seven seasons in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans, while Wilcox, the son of a 49ers great, went undrafted and turned to coaching. They reunited at the ...

Sirmon has spent the past seven years at Cal, including the past five as the defensive coordinator. He's a former NFL linebacker with the Tennessee Titans from 2000 2006, and this opportunity ...

Peter Sirmon, who has been Cal's defensive coordinator the pas six seasons, is leaving the Golden Bears to become linebackers coach with the New Orleans Saints, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN.