In 2026, with a new coaching staff led by Alex Golesh, added more experience with a former defensive coordinator in Tim Banks. Durkin, as well as being the primary safeties coach entering 2026. “So, he understands how to view the game from a different standpoint, just like a regular safeties coach.” “We talk about what Coach Durk, what do you think Coach Durk is going to call, when he’s going to call it,” he said. “We have a feel for what he’s going to call, and just his understanding of offense is phenomenal.