Haynesworth Sent Home From Practice (rips defensive scheme/coaches)

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

One of the biggest mistakes coaches make is being stubborn and not adjusting to the strengths of the talent they're given. I think Zorn was especially guilty of this with Campbell, hence the dramatic improvement in production once Lewis took over the playcalling but back on topic, Blache did this with Taylor in '08 and now Haynesworth in '10. It's almost like he'd rather have a bunch of nobodies that he can tell what to do rather than adjust his scheme suited to his talented players.

Exactly! I don't know why you'd even bother to get a passrusher in his scheme. He wants his linemen to play the run and his DB's to make a s**tload of reads and cover like he has a bunch of Champ Baileys back there. He doesn't even disguise blitzes very well. He was getting the same reaction from Chicago fans during his time there.

[Lotus]

I think Phat Al tried to be a good guy by keeping his mouth shut but finally his frustration boiled over. I think he is publicly lobbying now for a new DC who will let him be free. I also think that his criticisms are spot on.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I think Phat Al tried to be a good guy by keeping his mouth shut but finally his frustration boiled over. I think he is publicly lobbying now for a new DC who will let him be free. I also think that his criticisms are spot on.

Great post. You are right.
With the type of players we now have on defense, Orakpo, Haynesworth, etc. we need an attacking defensive system. GM Allen needs to be careful who he brings in to be DC.
A bit off topic, but we were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs a month ago. Why are the young guys not playing more? Jeremy Jarmon, Kevin Barnes, Marko Mitchell, Lendy Holmes, Edwin Williams, Robert Henson, etc.
Where are they and why are they not on the field? It is time to stop protecting these rookies and see what they have. Seeing someone like Phillip Daniels play at this point is a waste.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

Great post. You are right.
With the type of players we now have on defense, Orakpo, Haynesworth, etc. we need an attacking defensive system. GM Allen needs to be careful who he brings in to be DC.
A bit off topic, but we were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs a month ago. Why are the young guys not playing more? Jeremy Jarmon, Kevin Barnes, Marko Mitchell, Lendy Holmes, Edwin Williams, Robert Henson, etc.
Where are they and why are they not on the field? It is time to stop protecting these rookies and see what they have. Seeing someone like Phillip Daniels play at this point is a waste.

Well Jarmon is on IR, I would like to have seen more of Barnes especially