I would like the authority type figure like him around, someone who commands respect. However i think it’s impossible to know if he would be a good defensive coach. Could Sam Butgess really analyse a defensive structure, identify the small subtleties we are doing wrong that lead to bigger damage out wide or a few tackles later? Can he articulate and deliver the messages required to have all palyers on the same page and in full understanding of what they are required to do in a number of different situations? Im not sure he has the brains and tactical nouse. I could be wrong, maybe Sam is super intelligent, who knows.
