NFL combine: Rennie Curran left early after coaches got fired

Rennie Curran was a tackling machine at Georgia. (D. Orlando Ledbetter/AJC) Indianapolis – University of Georgia linebacker Rennie Curran said he left school early in part because three defensive coaches were fired. “I really had to sit down and make a list of pros and cons,” Curran said. “It really came down to the fact that my defensive coaches got fired. My linebacker coach (John Jancek), the defensive coordinator (Willie Martinez) and the defensive end coach (Jon Fabris) and they were bringing in a new system.” Curran had 298 tackles over three seasons. He started 30 of 37 games. He measured 5-10 ½ and weigh-in at 235 pounds. About the only knock on him is his height. “Every one knows that it’s a little bit of a beauty contest,” Curran said. “I might not look as good as some of the guys who are 6-3 and 6-4 like the Rolando McClains and the Brandon Spikes, but I feel I can put my stats up against anybody. I feel that my film will s...