after this season, and the Giants are looking to make a change at DC, he's a guy I would keep my eye on.
Not only is it an appropriate and timely topic given that we play the Jaguars, but he is know for an aggressive 4-3 defense which Coughlin and the Giants prefer.
I normally don't like tossing coaches names out there, especially during the season, but he is still a younger, up-and-coming guy who was just in a bad situation with the Jaguars. Remember, the Eagles were likely going to try and hire Bradley if they couldn't land Kelly. It would seem like a mutual good fit for both he and the Giants.
Is there any chance he stays with the Jaguars for another year? If not, is there any reason the Giants should not consider him?
Up front, his scheme would fit Damontre Moore as an up-the-field elephant/RDE. Hankins and Suh (haha) would be great DT's inside. And of course JPP/Ayers rotation at LDE.
Also think he could utilize Bromley as the #3 DT.
At linebacker, Beason is the MIKE another year and could target WLB K.J. Wright (Seahawks) along with having McClain back.
Secondary is good for the Seahawks scheme w/man CBs in Prince + DRC, and Thurmond returning at a cheap rate. Thurmond and K.J. would already know the scheme.
S - I'd keep Rolle and let Cooper Taylor try the Cam Chancellor role- a player Taylor compared himself too when drafted. Berhe also may have some promise as a backup SS.
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And of course I am all for a defense-heavy draft finding players who fit new guys scheme
2nd season. But he's still not likely to get fired.
2nd year*
And we're not talking going from 8-8 to 6-10, we're talking about a combined total of 6-8 wins in 2 seasons.
They could easily decide to move on.
Take Bradley or anyone else still breathing and replace Fewell.
If this guy shakes loose, he should be on the short list for DC new hires.
Mike Smith
Rivera
Rex
Who would you prefer?
His 2nd two years when they were one of the best defenses in football, they were loaded with talent. We have nothing close to what they had those years. And it's why Dan Quinn was able to step in and have them not miss a beat.
I'm not saying Fewell deserves any more of a pass here but we are in some serious need of talent on the defensive side of the football. This linebacking group is legitimately embarrassing.
His 2nd two years when they were one of the best defenses in football, they were loaded with talent. We have nothing close to what they had those years. And it's why Dan Quinn was able to step in and have them not miss a beat.
This is correct.
That defense is all Pete Carroll through scheme, coaching and talent acquisition. The DC position in Seattle is more of a disciple that executes the vision of the head coach, game to game.
Having said that, Bradley and Quinn know the structure of the 4-3 Under pretty well so they can be pretty good in building defenses. Bradley already poached Red Bryant and Chris Clemons from the Hawks this offseason.