Uhm Alex? I was a defensive coordinator for many years, starting at the middle shool level, and eventualy working at the HS level. I can’t speak for the Broncos (or any pro team), but it would be highly unusual for the RBs coach AND the HC not to be present at a 1:1 tackle drill. In fact, the RB coach is less likely to be at that drill. If he IS at the drill, he isn’t the one the HC is looking over the shoulder of. (The drill is a defensive one. There isn’t much input for the RB to be made, except to limit his moves).

There is little for the RB coach to cover at the drill, since it is considered a defensive drill. The RB is really a dummy for the drill, and is constrained from doing the many things the RB coach would normaly cover. But the HC is almost always present, since the 1:1 is considered the most basic drill that any defensive player runs.

Whenever we had 1:1 tackle drills, the HC was present, I (DC) was present, and every defensive position coach. If a position coach from the offense even showed up, it was because the drill is a motivator for all of the players, and typicaly the most memorable one for the team as a whole (because of the terrific hits).

If anyone is looking over anyone’s shoulder, it is on the defensive side. And frankly, all of us considered it a privledge that the HC took enough concern with our drills to come down and see how we were doing. Even if the HC had something to say that was negative (about our drill), that would have been a good thing, since we want to be on the same page with the boss.

Once again Alex, you demonstrate the difference between valid criticism and pure, unadulterated negativity. We all welcome comments and analysis that demonstrate problems with the team. But those come from balanced perspectives (as in, sometimes there is something positive to say and sometimes something critical), and the tone isn’t snarky. So far, you aren’t doing much more than complaining. This makes folks think you are either a fan of another team or just an unpleasant distraction.

As MHR is pretty much a clearing house for thoughtful commentary, might I suggest the message boards at ESPN, the Denver Post, and elsewhere, where folks are more into complaining than serious input? In your world, the HC is damned for showing up (he must be looking over shoulders) and damned if he isn’t (he didn’t show up at the drill because he doesn’t care). On the other hand, if your mission is to just drop flippant and negative comments to make the rest of the members roll their eyes, well, you seem to have done that.

It’s impossible to debate or add commentary to your posts because they lack a coherent argument.

The fact is that people know what Hillis can do from his time playing under Shanahan.

Ok, fair enough. So what? Hillis is a multi-skilled talent. Players like him always find a way to contribute. What does it matter if we know about him from his playing time under Shannahan? Hillis performed at a high enough level that he got noticed, as most good players can do when they’re given the chance. Whose watch he showed his talent on is immaterial. Who, exactly, are you attacking with your arguments and why? If you’re just spewing bitterness for the sake of bitterness (which it seems you are) then kindly go away.

Thanks Colinski.

Up in the Boundary Waters, they’ve been known to abscond with small children. I imagine in AK, they keep the moose population in check.

Lost my job, wife is pregnant, mother in law’s cancer has returned, started school, started new job, moving to a new place….some of that is good and some is bad. COD4 was a way to just escape from that stuff for a little while during the week.

My mother-in-law is having surgery to remove the cancer from her liver on Monday, so I’ll take any prayers for her that people want to dish out. After that she is moving in with us for her recovery.

My life is anything but normal like it was 6 months ago….but we are adapting.