Georgia Tech receivers have concerns about Johnson's option offense

ATLANTA -- A former Georgia player apparently will be one of the assistants who follows new Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson from Navy.

Navy receivers coach Brian Bohannon completed his career as a Georgia receiver in 1993 and also coached for Johnson at Georgia Southern. He already has called several Georgia Tech receivers, including freshman D.J. Donley.

Donley and James Johnson said the calls were important to help relieve concerns by receivers who fear they will have reduced roles in the new head coach's option offense.

Bohannon's behind-the-scenes calls when he has not been named as a Georgia Tech assistant are just part of the potentially awkward transition period from former coach Chan Gailey.

Jon Tenuta, who was Gailey's defensive coordinator, is serving as interim head coach for the Yellow Jackets' December 31st Humanitarian Bowl game against Fresno State in Boise, Idaho, Meanwhile, Paul Johnson already is at Tech, laying the groundwork for his 2008 team.

Paul Johnson attended about 30 minutes of Tech's bowl practice today, but Tenuta sounded surprised when asked about Johnson's visit.

Johnson has said he might attend some practices but would have no role in Tech's bowl game.

Tenuta said Johnson can watch practice or do whatever he needs to do.

Tenuta said he has not had substantial talks with Johnson about the possibility of remaining on staff as defensive coordinator.