. . . if he hired Erik Chinander, for a salary increase/more responsibility. No one would have to be "fired."
Don Pellum could become the OLBs' coach. And a new defensive coordinator would coach the ILBs. Bellotti was fortunate this way several times. Some other school would hire a coach Bellotti would have had to fire.
A fresh start for the defense, while keeping Pellum's leadership and knowledge, and not making Helfrich feel/look like an a**hole.
Don Pellum could become the OLBs' coach. And a new defensive coordinator would coach the ILBs. Bellotti was fortunate this way several times. Some other school would hire a coach Bellotti would have had to fire.
A fresh start for the defense, while keeping Pellum's leadership and knowledge, and not making Helfrich feel/look like an a**hole.