I've read and re-read what Tom had to say. And yes, I'm going to start another thread. I'm a Coughlin supporter. Haven't always been the most vocal on this, but I love the guy. Having said that...if Moore is really having that hard of a time learning the defense...that is on coaching.
It's not on Reese (who I've been shredding all season). Reese gave these coaches (not just Tom) a young and very physically gifted young man who has shown occasional flashes on ST and on defense. But Tom says the confidence isn't there during the week that Moore knows his assignments.
OK. That, BBI...is 100% on the coaching staff. That is on Robert Nunn, who has had a tenure just as long as Fewell. That is on Fewell who oversees Nunn. That is on Coughlin who oversees the whole staff. What is the job of a coach? To get the most out of his players. This is a third round pick who produced highly at Texas A & M. But our coaches have failed in teaching him. This young man needs more attention from Nunn. But the limited time he has been on the field he hasn't been invisible. We have a valuable and physically talented DE on a unit that is desperate for pass rushing and our coaches can't get this kid to understand his assignments? We need coaches who can teach better.
One of the hallmarks of this defense is missed assignments in the secondary, poor angles by linebackers, DEs being unable to hold contain on the outside. Are we drafting the world's dumbest players or is it possible our coaching staff on mass, is failing to teach these players how to play the NFL game?
This, is on coaching.
Even if that's true, we used a 3rd round pick on him. Why? What did this staff think they could do to change that, and based on what?
You earn your right to play in the game during the week.
The players understand that
You have to reward the guys who set the right example
Now I want DMoore to play more
I'm just saying that we don't know what goes on during the week
But to BR's point, try to remember that Moore never played atA&M with his hand on the ground except for maybe 50% of his snaps his last year. He is still brand new to the position and as frustrating as it is to wait, Moore needed time. I would be surprised & disappointed if he doesn't " get it" at DE next year.
What we do know is that Moore is a natural playmaker and his instincts are phenomenal. Fewell doesnt do anything elaborate anyways.
Kid can't learn from the bench.
That's the same circular logic used to justify the running game.
Coughlins refusal to admit that his staff has chosen the wrong approach is bordering on the ridiculous. Ayers and Moore are the two best rushers after JPP. If you need a pass rush, those guys have to be in there. Worrying about the run is ridiculous. You want them to run the ball in the two minute drill
IIRC, the Cowboys got the ball back with about 3 mins left. My thought at that point was the Cowboys are going to run the ball and score without giving us enough time to respond.
When we put our base D in, the decision was made easy - throw the ball.
Now, when Romo was holding the ball for 8 seconds on successive plays, not doing anything to improve the pass rush is pretty indefensible.
Even if the idea is - if they score with enough time left - we can tie and/or win it with our offense--
Blitzing to try to make a play would have made more sense than keeping your pass rushers on the bench
DM may be the next Cameron Wake, you can decide how long you want to wait to find out. Plus, he's a kid.
A. The player does not know how to tackle
AND/OR
B. The player cannot matchup physically against an O-Lineman.
If the answer is yes for either one of these, then said player does not belong playing D line in the NFL. Stop drafting tweeners.
Perhaps a clean sweep & going with coaches who have a proven track record of coaching players up.
Can't blitz. Can't rush the passer. Can't tackle or take the proper angles. WTH? This is not brain surgery. This is football.