1. Wade Phillips. He's a former HC and one of the best defensive minds in the history of the NFL. He also, just recently, was in the same role for Coach McVay in Las Angeles. He's widely praised as an excellent teacher. He would be an ideal hire for our young, new HC.
2. Kris Richard. This guy is an excellent coach. Obviously given a lot of credit with his success with the Legion of Boom but he also had a lot of success as the DC in Seattle. His first 2 years, the Seahawks were 1st in the NFL in points allowed. Dropped to 13th in his 3rd and final year. Even the beat writers in Seattle were confused by his firing.
Can't have everyone learning on the job. I think Wade can be an excellent source of knowledge and experience for Judge to draw from. Kris Richard is no longer under contract in 4 days so he can join the staff as a secondary coach with an eye toward transitioning into the DC role when Wade steps aside.
1. Wade Phillips. He's a former HC and one of the best defensive minds in the history of the NFL. He also, just recently, was in the same role for Coach McVay in Las Angeles. He's widely praised as an excellent teacher. He would be an ideal hire for our young, new HC.
2. Kris Richard. This guy is an excellent coach. Obviously given a lot of credit with his success with the Legion of Boom but he also had a lot of success as the DC in Seattle. His first 2 years, the Seahawks were 1st in the NFL in points allowed. Dropped to 13th in his 3rd and final year. Even the beat writers in Seattle were confused by his firing.
These are my 2 ideal candidates. Richard - ( New Window )
+1
I will be happy with either of these two guys based on everything I have read. I would love to know the real reason why Carroll fired RIchard.
I have always felt Wade Phillips was one of the best DCs in the NFL. At 72 I'm a bit skeptical, but if he still has the energy and fire I think he'd be great. I almost like the Phillips Richard duo as above. Think it would build continuity for when Wade packs it in.
But for discussion sake, I do like Phillips but the age has to give you pause, right? Or am I making too much out of it? I mean, at the same time with a 38 yr old coach it may benefit him to have someone with Phillips' experience on the roster.
I also like Richard but I think there might be some hurdles there. First of all the Giants said they'll let Judge pick his staff. And while the organization liked Richard enough to interview him, we have no idea how Judge feels about him. Theres also the question of how Richard would feel about working for the guy who beat him out for the HC gig. For some guys it wouldnt be an issue, for some I imagine it would.
My best guess is its someone under the radar that few people were expecting. Then the board will split down the middle based on the absolute genius/abject stupidity of the hire. Then we'll pick Matt Rhule apart a little more. Then we'll debate if young and tough Judge will negate the impact of old/scared of computers Gettleman on attracting free agents.
I like Phillips but he is 70 y.o. Hire him as Assistant HC and get a Â
1. Wade Phillips. He's a former HC and one of the best defensive minds in the history of the NFL. He also, just recently, was in the same role for Coach McVay in Las Angeles. He's widely praised as an excellent teacher. He would be an ideal hire for our young, new HC.
2. Kris Richard. This guy is an excellent coach. Obviously given a lot of credit with his success with the Legion of Boom but he also had a lot of success as the DC in Seattle. His first 2 years, the Seahawks were 1st in the NFL in points allowed. Dropped to 13th in his 3rd and final year. Even the beat writers in Seattle were confused by his firing.
These are my 2 ideal candidates. Richard - ( New Window )
+1
I will be happy with either of these two guys based on everything I have read. I would love to know the real reason why Carroll fired RIchard.
+2 I’ll be disappointed and surprised if it’s not one of the two.
the way Judge talked about who he wants....it might not be the hot name or the big name. we just need good coaches who want to teach and get to work. I won’t be surprised if it’s someone under the radar.
He might not be interested, thinking that DC is beneath him now, but why not call Marvin Lewis?
Last year he was working as a Special Adviser to Herm Edwards at ASU. Lewis has a home in AZ. I believe he interviewed for the Cowboys HC job. I don't know if he'd want to come East, but he's definitely worth a call.
Richard or Wade. The thing I'm most excited about is that Judge hasn't put a staff together yet. He's not just taking his friends with him. It seems he's going to interview candidates and then make a decision.
That was one of my negatives about Rhule and I wasn't sure it was going to happen, but now it seems like it will. It looks like he's just bringing his friends with him. He's going to bring Snow & Mike Siravo with him. Combined those guys have 5 years of NFL experience.
Phillips would be great as an initial DC, but who knows how many years Â
He's been out of the league for a few years now. And before that, he bounced around a bit solely as a position coach. If we didn't have a nostalgic attachment to him as fans, I think it's highly unlikely we'd be calling for him as a DC candidate. In fact, I think we'd be up in arms about such an inexperienced DC working for an inexperienced HC.
Hire Pepper as DL or LB coach? Sure - that matches his background well and would give him a chance to get his NFL coaching progression back on track. I could see that and think it would be a good fit. But for DC? I hope not.
I like Kris Richard as my preferred choice - he has worked under Carroll and Marinelli, and that's a pretty good pair to learn defensive strategy from. I also like his background as a DB coach, as I think that's the area where this defense can improve most dramatically with all the young players on the roster back there.
I wouldn't mind Wade either, and would at least reach out to Marvin Lewis to gauge his interest.
The New England mantra and it's something Judge espoused yesterday is that we'd be scheme versatile and tailor it to the weaknesses of each individual opponent.
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I’m sure the next question is going to be something relative to, ‘What I look for in the offensive system?’ Well, I can answer that of all three systems—offense, defense, and special teams. Our philosophy is going to be to put pressure on the opponent to prepare for multiple things. Within that, we have to have personnel versatility and we have to have flexibility schematically to make sure that whoever we play, we can adjust our game plan to maximize our strengths versus their weaknesses.
Richards runs the Cover 3 and in Seattle and in Dallas it was very much here's what we run, if it's not working we'll just have to execute it better. Judge will want someone who'll tailor the offense and defense to the strengths of our roster and gameplan for the weaknesses of the opposition week in and week out.
RE: I like Phillips but he is 70 y.o. Hire him as Assistant HC and get a Â
Most guys when hired for HC, hire their coordinators especially from people they have worked with, know well, and are comfortable working with. That's why Kitchens is a good possibility. He's got a good offensive mind, and he and Judge worked together previously.
Based upon the Judge interview the coordinators better have a lot of energy, they must be teachers, sticklers for detail, and scheme diverse.
Which of the available caoches fit this description?
Richards - Has to be #1 on anyone's list.
Steve Wilks - Good Teacher
Pepper Johnson
Teryl Austin
Mike Macdonald Raven LB coach...young.
Wade Phillips - Doesn't strike me as a relentless worker.
Others:
Peter Giunta
Greg Manusky
Marvin Lewis
Rod Marinelli
Jerod Mayo
Perry Fewell lol
Joe Barry, Rams LBs coach
Greg Schiano? College Coach
Mel Tucker? College Coach
Don Brown: Michigan
We're nearly done transitioning to a proper 3-4 personnel-wise. Don't think it'd be wise to go back to a 4-3 at this point. We don't have 4-3 DEs and too many 4-3 DTs on the roster.
Kris Richard. I view him as a smart up and coming DC. He has learned from the likes of Pete Carroll and Rod Marinelli. He seems like someone who would work well with Judge
Most guys when hired for HC, hire their coordinators especially from people they have worked with, know well, and are comfortable working with. That's why Kitchens is a good possibility. He's got a good offensive mind, and he and Judge worked together previously.
Didn't Judge specifically say he wasn't going to just hire friends yesterday? The post was deleted, but I believe he said something similar. Can anybody who heard him on the radio post the interview or post what he said? Thanks!
Make a bold move. I love his aggressive defense. Make him DC and also hire Kris Richard.
I would love the combination of Judge and Venablels.
Thinking outside of the box.
my first choice. Players love and respect him. Has seen it all. Would be really good at assessing the talent level on D and maximizing ability.
The way the game has grown I think there is a lot of unknown talent out in the college ranks. Venables as someone mentioned would be a good choice but his son is playing for him at Clemson.
Make a bold move. I love his aggressive defense. Make him DC and also hire Kris Richard.
I would love the combination of Judge and Venablels.
Thinking outside of the box.
Venables seems like a good hire.
But will he leave Clemson for the NFL?
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Clemson has made a second major statement this year about how much they want to hold onto defensive coordinator Brent Venables.
After upping his salary to $2 million a year in February, the school extended the deal to five seasons through 2022 and added retention bonuses that make the package worth $11.6 million.
“Brent’s extremely excited. We’re very happy to have him here,” Clemson athletic director Dan Radakovich said.
I have read Richard is a screamer on the sidelines and after hearing Judge's comments that he wants a teacher I can't see Richard being hired.
Phillips has the track record but he is getting a bit too old for me and I think having a 38 year old coach needs to work with experienced guys but not to the point that they are his parents age.
To me if you want to be the best go after some of the best. The 49ers have a really good defense.
Why not either Kris Kocurek. DL coach. 11 years experience. 1st year on DL with 49ers. 1 year DL with Dolphins. Spent 9 years with Lions (1 as asst, 8 as DL coach) coaching guys such as Suh.
Maybe someone such as Joe Woods. He currently is DB/Passing Game Coordinator 16 years experience. Has been DC in Denver for 2 years and 2 as DB coach. Has also coached in Oakland, Minnesota and Tampa. In 2018, Denver’s defense finished in the top five in both passes defensed (82) and interceptions (17). LB Von Miller and rookie LB Bradley Chubb combined for 26.5 sacks as Miller’s 14.5 were the second-most in a single season in his career and Chubb’s 12.0 set the Broncos franchise record for the most sacks by a rookie.
Joe Woods would probably be excellent but he would benefit from having two years to school up our dbacks and unit coaches on dbacks before he takes up the DC thing.
That said, if we can find good DC coaches (Steve B Eric Weddle but whom we need professionals ) then Joe Woods would be a DC candidate now.
I just don't think it's good to leave a coach (betcher) without the players or all the needed unit staff without another chance to burnish his resume.
Joe Woods would probably be excellent but he would benefit from having two years to school up our dbacks and unit coaches on dbacks before he takes up the DC thing.
That said, if we can find good DC coaches (Steve B Eric Weddle but whom we need professionals ) then Joe Woods would be a DC candidate now.
I just don't think it's good to leave a coach (betcher) without the players or all the needed unit staff without another chance to burnish his resume.
Which I clearly warned of on draft day
Who the fuck cares about his resume. He's just not a good DC. And even if he was the unlucky recipient of a young roster with very little depth, too bad. In order for Judge to get this team moving forward in his vision for them, they can't afford to even take the chance that the defensive lapses were even partially (or primarily) on Bettcher.
Bettcher coming back as DC would represent a massive whiff on upgrading that key role, IMO. For credibility alone, he has to go.
Make a bold move. I love his aggressive defense. Make him DC and also hire Kris Richard.
I would love the combination of Judge and Venablels.
Thinking outside of the box.
Venables is never leaving Clemson unless Dabo gets fired. He has no desire to coach in the NFL or at any other school.
Joe Woods is also a passing game cord on O so there's a pile of ways to bring him in.
No he's not. He's the defensive passing game coordinator. As in, he manages the team's pass defense.
This seemed to confuse people with Kris Richard's title as well. It's becoming more common to see run/pass delineation within the coaching staff roles, but the nomenclature should not imply that the coaches are working on both sides of the ball.
“We are a 4-3 base. We are very multiple in what we are doing. I think you have to be in this day in age with all of the different things you are seeing. It can change week to week. I am aggressive by nature, but it is all about trying to put your guys into the best position to be successful. It could change. Quarterback is getting the ball out quick, therefore now you have to be more creative in your coverages and things that you are doing on the back end because you are not going to get there. It is all about trying to create negative plays on first and second down so you can get exotic in some of your third down pressures and things you want to do," Wilks said.
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“Each week, you have to adjust to the personnel and the scheme that you are getting. I think we are very flexible in the things that we do. I think it is about trying to find the right mix and the right personnel to put guys into position. When you look a guy like (DB Jabrill) Peppers, I think he is a guy that is going to be able to fit well within our system. I think you have to have guys that have linebacker traits but also DB skills because the game is so fast and they try to spread you out. You need those guys that are athletic in space, and I think he is going to bring that element.”
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“No. 1, it is just about gap integrity," Wilks said of how to improve the run defense.
"That is what our defense has been about for years. It is everybody having their gap. It is everybody doing their job. It starts with trust, great communication, technique and fundamentals. We are going to make sure that we emphasize that from Day 1. I think that is what you have to start with in this defense – understanding your responsibility and understanding and trusting that the man beside you is going to do his job. We have to stop the run No. 1.”
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"I pride myself on the fundamentals and technique. We are not going to get away from that. From Day 1, even in the offseason when we are not working with pads, I still think it is a point of emphasis and it starts there. Then once the season gets here, we can’t get away from it. It is not just one guy. It is a team effort. We have to get guys running to the football. We have to get guys understanding the proper leverage, angles, how we get there, how we arrive with velocity and most importantly, impact."
Very similar to coach Judge. Multiple defense, fundamentals important, weekly changes, versatile and stop run first. . - ( New Window )
The New England mantra and it's something Judge espoused yesterday is that we'd be scheme versatile and tailor it to the weaknesses of each individual opponent.
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I’m sure the next question is going to be something relative to, ‘What I look for in the offensive system?’ Well, I can answer that of all three systems—offense, defense, and special teams. Our philosophy is going to be to put pressure on the opponent to prepare for multiple things. Within that, we have to have personnel versatility and we have to have flexibility schematically to make sure that whoever we play, we can adjust our game plan to maximize our strengths versus their weaknesses.
Richards runs the Cover 3 and in Seattle and in Dallas it was very much here's what we run, if it's not working we'll just have to execute it better. Judge will want someone who'll tailor the offense and defense to the strengths of our roster and gameplan for the weaknesses of the opposition week in and week out.
Awesome insight and analysis....thanks for this gem. I think you have a pulse with our new coach.
John Fox would be an interesting choice. He turns 65 in February so he's no spring chicken, but he's not old. And he's known commodity to ownership.
Wade Phillips--if they're sticking with three DL as the base defense--is also worthy of consideration, but he turns 73 in June so we're pushing it in terms of age. I like the idea of bringing in Phillips as Asst Head Coach if they hire a younger, less experienced defensive coordinator.
Both Fox and Phillips are mild-mannered guys, not ego-driven, so less chance of them usurping Judge's leadership (the way a Rex Ryan might). Coaches, like players, can be me-guys instead of team-guys, so Judge needs to be on the lookout when interviewing coordinators with long resumes, especially those who've been head coaches in the past.
So Wade
I like the sound of that
1. Wade Phillips. He's a former HC and one of the best defensive minds in the history of the NFL. He also, just recently, was in the same role for Coach McVay in Las Angeles. He's widely praised as an excellent teacher. He would be an ideal hire for our young, new HC.
2. Kris Richard. This guy is an excellent coach. Obviously given a lot of credit with his success with the Legion of Boom but he also had a lot of success as the DC in Seattle. His first 2 years, the Seahawks were 1st in the NFL in points allowed. Dropped to 13th in his 3rd and final year. Even the beat writers in Seattle were confused by his firing.
These are my 2 ideal candidates.
Richard - ( New Window )
Callahan, who I'd like to see coach the OLd and in charge of the run game would be my veteran on the staff.
Norv Turner
Joe Brady
Joe Moorehead
DCs
Wade Phillips
Kris Richard
And hire Bill Callahan or Dante Sarnecchiaas OL Coach
Which of the available caoches fit this description?
My Vote Wade Phillips. Based on an inexperienced HC.
Norv Turner
Joe Brady
Joe Moorehead
DCs
Wade Phillips
Kris Richard
And hire Bill Callahan or Dante Sarnecchiaas OL Coach
THIS ^^^^^^^^
1. Wade Phillips. He's a former HC and one of the best defensive minds in the history of the NFL. He also, just recently, was in the same role for Coach McVay in Las Angeles. He's widely praised as an excellent teacher. He would be an ideal hire for our young, new HC.
2. Kris Richard. This guy is an excellent coach. Obviously given a lot of credit with his success with the Legion of Boom but he also had a lot of success as the DC in Seattle. His first 2 years, the Seahawks were 1st in the NFL in points allowed. Dropped to 13th in his 3rd and final year. Even the beat writers in Seattle were confused by his firing.
These are my 2 ideal candidates. Richard - ( New Window )
+1
I will be happy with either of these two guys based on everything I have read. I would love to know the real reason why Carroll fired RIchard.
I have always felt Wade Phillips was one of the best DCs in the NFL. At 72 I'm a bit skeptical, but if he still has the energy and fire I think he'd be great. I almost like the Phillips Richard duo as above. Think it would build continuity for when Wade packs it in.
Which of the available caoches fit this description?
Agree
My Vote Wade Phillips. Based on an inexperienced HC.
Yeah, I thought Bettcher was going to be good, too, so I'll just sit this one out. For the record, I wanted Lovie Smith instead of Coughlin.
I also like Richard but I think there might be some hurdles there. First of all the Giants said they'll let Judge pick his staff. And while the organization liked Richard enough to interview him, we have no idea how Judge feels about him. Theres also the question of how Richard would feel about working for the guy who beat him out for the HC gig. For some guys it wouldnt be an issue, for some I imagine it would.
My best guess is its someone under the radar that few people were expecting. Then the board will split down the middle based on the absolute genius/abject stupidity of the hire. Then we'll pick Matt Rhule apart a little more. Then we'll debate if young and tough Judge will negate the impact of old/scared of computers Gettleman on attracting free agents.
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1. Wade Phillips. He's a former HC and one of the best defensive minds in the history of the NFL. He also, just recently, was in the same role for Coach McVay in Las Angeles. He's widely praised as an excellent teacher. He would be an ideal hire for our young, new HC.
2. Kris Richard. This guy is an excellent coach. Obviously given a lot of credit with his success with the Legion of Boom but he also had a lot of success as the DC in Seattle. His first 2 years, the Seahawks were 1st in the NFL in points allowed. Dropped to 13th in his 3rd and final year. Even the beat writers in Seattle were confused by his firing.
These are my 2 ideal candidates. Richard - ( New Window )
+1
I will be happy with either of these two guys based on everything I have read. I would love to know the real reason why Carroll fired RIchard.
+2 I’ll be disappointed and surprised if it’s not one of the two.
Last year he was working as a Special Adviser to Herm Edwards at ASU. Lewis has a home in AZ. I believe he interviewed for the Cowboys HC job. I don't know if he'd want to come East, but he's definitely worth a call.
That was one of my negatives about Rhule and I wasn't sure it was going to happen, but now it seems like it will. It looks like he's just bringing his friends with him. He's going to bring Snow & Mike Siravo with him. Combined those guys have 5 years of NFL experience.
Marquand Manuel and Teryl Austin may be interesting
So yeah, Phillips, Marinelli, Richard, Manuel, Austin...
Some decent names
I really dont think Richard is coming here though
I thought there was a report that he's remaining in Dallas no? Also would he really want to work for the guy who beat him out for a job?
Hire Pepper as DL or LB coach? Sure - that matches his background well and would give him a chance to get his NFL coaching progression back on track. I could see that and think it would be a good fit. But for DC? I hope not.
I like Kris Richard as my preferred choice - he has worked under Carroll and Marinelli, and that's a pretty good pair to learn defensive strategy from. I also like his background as a DB coach, as I think that's the area where this defense can improve most dramatically with all the young players on the roster back there.
I wouldn't mind Wade either, and would at least reach out to Marvin Lewis to gauge his interest.
Richards runs the Cover 3 and in Seattle and in Dallas it was very much here's what we run, if it's not working we'll just have to execute it better. Judge will want someone who'll tailor the offense and defense to the strengths of our roster and gameplan for the weaknesses of the opposition week in and week out.
Yes
Which of the available caoches fit this description?
Richards - Has to be #1 on anyone's list.
Steve Wilks - Good Teacher
Pepper Johnson
Teryl Austin
Mike Macdonald Raven LB coach...young.
Wade Phillips - Doesn't strike me as a relentless worker.
Others:
Peter Giunta
Greg Manusky
Marvin Lewis
Rod Marinelli
Jerod Mayo
Perry Fewell lol
Joe Barry, Rams LBs coach
Greg Schiano? College Coach
Mel Tucker? College Coach
Don Brown: Michigan
Didn't Judge specifically say he wasn't going to just hire friends yesterday? The post was deleted, but I believe he said something similar. Can anybody who heard him on the radio post the interview or post what he said? Thanks!
I would love the combination of Judge and Venablels.
Thinking outside of the box.
Wade Phillips at assistant HC to help betcher.
Betcher only gets two years during which he shines up his resume with much better assistants and high draft picks.
When he leaves, our new, super qualified defensive backs coach gets the DC position.
The way the game has grown I think there is a lot of unknown talent out in the college ranks. Venables as someone mentioned would be a good choice but his son is playing for him at Clemson.
I would love the combination of Judge and Venablels.
Thinking outside of the box.
Venables seems like a good hire.
But will he leave Clemson for the NFL?
After upping his salary to $2 million a year in February, the school extended the deal to five seasons through 2022 and added retention bonuses that make the package worth $11.6 million.
“Brent’s extremely excited. We’re very happy to have him here,” Clemson athletic director Dan Radakovich said.
Here is a flat out DC name:
Joe Woods. 9ers defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator. 16 + years in the NFL.
But that still begs the question of whom judge hires to run joes dbacks.
Ergo the first suggestion for two years.
Eric Weddle as safeties coach.
Phillips has the track record but he is getting a bit too old for me and I think having a 38 year old coach needs to work with experienced guys but not to the point that they are his parents age.
To me if you want to be the best go after some of the best. The 49ers have a really good defense.
Why not either Kris Kocurek. DL coach. 11 years experience. 1st year on DL with 49ers. 1 year DL with Dolphins. Spent 9 years with Lions (1 as asst, 8 as DL coach) coaching guys such as Suh.
Maybe someone such as Joe Woods. He currently is DB/Passing Game Coordinator 16 years experience. Has been DC in Denver for 2 years and 2 as DB coach. Has also coached in Oakland, Minnesota and Tampa. In 2018, Denver’s defense finished in the top five in both passes defensed (82) and interceptions (17). LB Von Miller and rookie LB Bradley Chubb combined for 26.5 sacks as Miller’s 14.5 were the second-most in a single season in his career and Chubb’s 12.0 set the Broncos franchise record for the most sacks by a rookie.
Wade Phillips at assistant HC to help betcher.
Betcher only gets two years during which he shines up his resume with much better assistants and high draft picks.
When he leaves, our new, super qualified defensive backs coach gets the DC position.
NFW on Bettcher staying. That's an awful suggestion.
That said, if we can find good DC coaches (Steve B Eric Weddle but whom we need professionals ) then Joe Woods would be a DC candidate now.
I just don't think it's good to leave a coach (betcher) without the players or all the needed unit staff without another chance to burnish his resume.
Which I clearly warned of on draft day
That said, if we can find good DC coaches (Steve B Eric Weddle but whom we need professionals ) then Joe Woods would be a DC candidate now.
I just don't think it's good to leave a coach (betcher) without the players or all the needed unit staff without another chance to burnish his resume.
Which I clearly warned of on draft day
Who the fuck cares about his resume. He's just not a good DC. And even if he was the unlucky recipient of a young roster with very little depth, too bad. In order for Judge to get this team moving forward in his vision for them, they can't afford to even take the chance that the defensive lapses were even partially (or primarily) on Bettcher.
Bettcher coming back as DC would represent a massive whiff on upgrading that key role, IMO. For credibility alone, he has to go.
Who the fuck cares about his resume.
Ahemmm, Resume Dave might?
Maybe just pay them more!
Also. We don't even seem to have a safeties coach!?! WTF people.
Can Eric Weddle do it within a professionally experienced staff?
I would love the combination of Judge and Venablels.
Thinking outside of the box.
Venables is never leaving Clemson unless Dabo gets fired. He has no desire to coach in the NFL or at any other school.
No he's not. He's the defensive passing game coordinator. As in, he manages the team's pass defense.
This seemed to confuse people with Kris Richard's title as well. It's becoming more common to see run/pass delineation within the coaching staff roles, but the nomenclature should not imply that the coaches are working on both sides of the ball.
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Who the fuck cares about his resume.
Ahemmm, Resume Dave might?
Don't use the nickname that I coined against me!
Joe Woods is an interesting prospect.
"That is what our defense has been about for years. It is everybody having their gap. It is everybody doing their job. It starts with trust, great communication, technique and fundamentals. We are going to make sure that we emphasize that from Day 1. I think that is what you have to start with in this defense – understanding your responsibility and understanding and trusting that the man beside you is going to do his job. We have to stop the run No. 1.”
Very similar to coach Judge. Multiple defense, fundamentals important, weekly changes, versatile and stop run first.
. - ( New Window )
I would also like to see the team hire Phillips but I fear that people will look at his age first and not his accomplishments......
p.s.--This is also why I want no part of Mike Nolan. Nolan is the guy who had those stars looking like undistinguished talent.
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I’m sure the next question is going to be something relative to, ‘What I look for in the offensive system?’ Well, I can answer that of all three systems—offense, defense, and special teams. Our philosophy is going to be to put pressure on the opponent to prepare for multiple things. Within that, we have to have personnel versatility and we have to have flexibility schematically to make sure that whoever we play, we can adjust our game plan to maximize our strengths versus their weaknesses.
Richards runs the Cover 3 and in Seattle and in Dallas it was very much here's what we run, if it's not working we'll just have to execute it better. Judge will want someone who'll tailor the offense and defense to the strengths of our roster and gameplan for the weaknesses of the opposition week in and week out.
Awesome insight and analysis....thanks for this gem. I think you have a pulse with our new coach.
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Who the fuck cares about his resume.
Ahemmm, Resume Dave might?
Don't use the nickname that I coined against me!
I don't know, GD. We may have to check on that. I was tossing that around awhile ago too... ;)
Gettleman liked him at Carolina
Wade Phillips--if they're sticking with three DL as the base defense--is also worthy of consideration, but he turns 73 in June so we're pushing it in terms of age. I like the idea of bringing in Phillips as Asst Head Coach if they hire a younger, less experienced defensive coordinator.
Both Fox and Phillips are mild-mannered guys, not ego-driven, so less chance of them usurping Judge's leadership (the way a Rex Ryan might). Coaches, like players, can be me-guys instead of team-guys, so Judge needs to be on the lookout when interviewing coordinators with long resumes, especially those who've been head coaches in the past.