What I wish for Denver's defense

Jim Johnson has the Eagles defense playing creatively aggressive. Notice how creative blitzing causes Pittsburgh to get surprised by a four man rush.

It's the kind of play calling the gets the most from its players. Except for the safeties, I don't think the Eagles talent level as a whole is that much better than Denver's. I'd love to see what they could do with this kind defense coordination.

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The orange title is the link

Here it is more obvious: http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80b1e56c

by CoastalBronco on Sep 27, 2008 11:28 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Jim Johnson

is a defensive genius. Not just his gameplans, but his adjustments. I know of no weaknesses in his game. I don’t even think you can call him too risky, as he even knows when to dial everything back. I would like to know who he has on his staff that we might “borrow”…

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by Jeremy Bolander on Sep 27, 2008 1:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Current staff

Defensive Coordinator – Jim Johnson
Defensive Line – Pete Jenkins
Linebackers – Bill Shuey
Secondary – Sean McDermott
Assistant Secondary – Otis Smith
Defensive Quality Control – Mike Caldwell

Not sure how long they’ve been with Johnson. Need more research…

by CoastalBronco on Sep 27, 2008 4:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

McDermott looks like the best candidate out of the bunch

He’s been with Johnson since he started, although he’s been mostly responsible for the secondary (1-yr stint with the linebackers). Here’s his bio: http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/CoachBios.asp?coach_id=10

by CoastalBronco on Sep 27, 2008 4:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

NYG's D-Coordinator

is a fmr Johnson lackey, too… and look what they did last year!

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by FlaBroncoFan on Sep 27, 2008 6:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

steve spagnoli

he is the reason they won in the playoffs. he gambled alot, but won almost every time he did. unfortunately, if he is going anywhere, it will be as a hc.

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by davecheffy on Oct 2, 2008 9:18 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

What we need is

to hire people proven in evaluating defensive talent and dedicate our next two drafts to following their advice. With the top four picks in the next two years drafts we could land 2 DT’s, 1 DE, 2 LB and 3 DB’s. Then we would have a talent laden roster on both sides of the ball.

by DBinKC on Sep 28, 2008 8:57 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm more concerned with our coaching than our talent

Although I will certainly welcome updated talent next off-season, our talent is not that much less, if any, than many other teams in the league. Our coaching is the reason our team is faring so poorly relative to the rest of the league.

by CoastalBronco on Sep 29, 2008 11:05 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

never like slowick, look at his track record. i though we were going back to the coyer defense, and i am glad we got rid of bates, but this guy isn’t the answer. i know they want to stay in-house and have some continuity, but this guy is wearing on me already. anyone who doesn’t employ the 3-man rush concept is an immediate upgrade, and we need to play to our strengths, which is speed and man-man corners. slow just doesn’t get that

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by davecheffy on Oct 2, 2008 9:22 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs