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robbieballs2003 : 12/1/2020 6:25 pm
I was just looking at Eric's thread with the media of assistant coaches. I know it has been brought up before that we only have one coach for DBs, which seems odd for the amount of coaches we have. However, I think this is just one reason, maybe not the main reason but one reason, that we haven't seen any miscommunication on the back end of our defense.

When you think about it, it is quite remarkable with the new staff, new players, new system, limited offseason work, etc. that I cannot remember a blown coverage. I think back to all the defensive coordinators we had and how many times we see guys wide open in the defensive backfield. I know Spags gets shit on here for fielding historically bad defenses but one thing that always stood out with his defenses were guys were always in position to make a play but didn't for one reason or another. It isn't a surprise he is having success in KC right now. But outside of him I think it is safe to say most DC have had that issues on the Giants this century. Kudos to our defensive staff overall but particularly Graham and Henderson for making sure these players know their roles every game.
The one blown coverage that stands out  
BestFeature : 12/1/2020 6:30 pm : link
was the TD that made the Rams lead 17-9, could have won that game if not for that. Though maybe that was more of a poor tackle. But overall you're right.
Logan Ryan, Bradberry and Blake all seem to contribute  
George from PA : 12/1/2020 6:31 pm : link
To the improved communication
Your points on communications are good but isn’t Anthony Blevins  
Spider56 : 12/1/2020 6:32 pm : link
the asst DB coach?
Blake?  
ColHowPepper : 12/1/2020 6:33 pm : link
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When you think  
Gman11 : 12/1/2020 6:34 pm : link
about all the ex-Cardinals Bettcher brought in you have to wonder why there were so many breakdowns in communication. Judge seems to have put together a really good collection of assistants.
Interesting Take  
Trainmaster : 12/1/2020 6:34 pm : link
So maybe the separate cornerbacks and safeties coaches were a reason for the past miscommunication?
RE: Your points on communications are good but isn’t Anthony Blevins  
robbieballs2003 : 12/1/2020 6:38 pm : link
In comment 15063700 Spider56 said:
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the asst DB coach?


My point is that Henderson is the DB coach and not just CB or S coach meaning they are all hearing one message.
RE: Interesting Take  
robbieballs2003 : 12/1/2020 6:40 pm : link
In comment 15063707 Trainmaster said:
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So maybe the separate cornerbacks and safeties coaches were a reason for the past miscommunication?


There is never one answer so I am sure miscommunication is one. Another was Baker last year in terms of him taking his job seriously.
agree, good take, robbie  
ColHowPepper : 12/1/2020 6:44 pm : link
And along with that, I believe, is improved technique. For so many years, Giants DBs have failed to turn their heads as the ball nears/descends to the receiver. I don't know if it was vs Bucs, but Yiadom got his head around as the ball was about to nestle in the WR's arms, he timed his chop across the arms perfectly and the ball came loose, incomplete.

Part of the improved result is imo overall smarts, with Ballantine off the field, great body and athlete, the head has been absent. There is the appearance of cohesion between and among the CBs and Ss, you make a great point.
RE: RE: Your points on communications are good but isn’t Anthony Blevins  
Spider56 : 12/1/2020 6:48 pm : link
In comment 15063714 robbieballs2003 said:
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In comment 15063700 Spider56 said:


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the asst DB coach?



My point is that Henderson is the DB coach and not just CB or S coach meaning they are all hearing one message.


Got it. Makes sense.
The three guys at safety have a lot to do with it, especially  
BelieveJJ : 12/1/2020 6:57 pm : link
Logan Ryan who is the acknowedged brains/ coach on the field of the entire DB group. Ryan of course was already familiar with the Belicik inspired pass coverage schemes, but if we had a dummy like Baker back there he might still be blowing coverages. Peppers is smart, Love is smart, Bradberry is smart and I'm pretty sure the slot CB Holmes who graduated from UCLA in less than 3 years is pretty bright too.

So it's great coaching from Graham through Henderson but also bright and receptive players in the system. That's maybe part of why Baker was never gonna be wanted back, not only that he didn't study but he also starts with less than a full shelf of brains - "dumb as dirt" one of last year's D coaches called him.
RE: Blake?  
Tuckoff09 : 12/1/2020 11:11 pm : link
In comment 15063703 ColHowPepper said:
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Martinez.
I think it’s clear that Judge is aiming for a specific kind of player  
81_Great_Dane : 12/2/2020 1:43 am : link
with a specific mindset and skill set. He likes guys with the mental and physical tools to be flexible and change roles according to the game plan. He’s less interested in traits like ideal speed and strength.

It’s not quite the same as “intelligence.” Tom Coughlin likes intelligent players too but he didn’t stress mental flexibility and adaptability the same way.

I love seeing Williams and Peppers playing the best football of their careers and the line improvement week by week. Whatever JJ is selling, the players are buying.
RE: I think it’s clear that Judge is aiming for a specific kind of player  
markky : 12/2/2020 6:56 am : link
In comment 15063914 81_Great_Dane said:
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I love seeing Williams and Peppers playing the best football of their careers and the line improvement week by week.


these are both very good signs that we are on the right track.
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