Haslett to accept Defensive Coordinator

[30gut]

I'm a bit late to the party but Haslett is a welcome change imo regardless of his scheme.

I thought that Blache wasn't getting the most out of our defense.
I thought that his scheme's were predictable and but at the same time lacked discipline.
I think our secondary as a unit the blew more coverages assignments then what can reasonably be expected from a unit with their talent and experience.

I'm skeptical about the move a possible move to 3-4 although i think it could work.

I think that Haynesworth would make a good possibly great NT if he were to embrace the position, but most likely he won't. But he could be an equally disruptive 3-4 DE.

Here's my opinion of how our 3-4 front 7 should look:

DE-Daniels
NT-Monty (I still have faith in this kid maybe with Blache gone he can get out of the dog house and show the upside he flashed under Gregg Willimam? And if not he's still a big body that could be a space eater.)
DE-Haynseworth (He should freakin dominate here)

OLB-Orakpo-Beast

ILB(Mack)-Fletcher has the speed and the instinct to excell in this role, its the postion in a 3-4 most similiar to his role as a 4-3 MLB; the 'mack' is the unblocked 'playmaker' in a 3-4. Rocky would also fit in this role but Fletcher,imo, is still at this point in their careers the better of the 2.

ILB(Buck)-H.B. Blades. The 'buck' 3-4 ILB is a banger that often takes on blocks and is similiar to a 4-3 SAM backer, Blades is the only true non-hybrid SAM backer on the roster and this might give him a chance to shine.
Imo Rocky too small for this position and would struggle getting off blocks because he's not often asked to as a 4-3 WILL.

OLB-Chris Wilson/Carter- I remember Blache admitting that Kirk Olivadotti got more production from Chris Wilson during the offseason transition to hybrid DE/OLB then Blache did in Wilson's entire tenure with the skins.
I think we all see that Wilson has tons of potential and just needs to play.
Although Carter has played 3-4 OLB with the 49ers reports are that it wasn't a good fit, maybe the second time around will be the charm?

[wolfeskins]

Originally Posted by 30gut;657743[B

ILB[/B](Buck)-H.B. Blades. The 'buck' 3-4 ILB is a banger that often takes on blocks and is similiar to a 4-3 SAM backer, Blades is the only true non-hybrid SAM backer on the roster and this might give him a chance to shine.
Imo Rocky too small for this position and would struggle getting off blocks because he's not often asked to as a 4-3 WILL.

does anyone know how rocky and blades compare in hight and weight ?
i'm guessing rocky is taller and slimmer while blades is short and stocky.
is a short and stocky guy really who we want taking on blocks from big, heavy o-linemen ?

[30gut]

Originally Posted by dmek25

30, no way i want Daniels on the team next season. and Carter at linebacker looked ugly in San Fran

Why?
Daniels played well last year and he's a natural fit for a 3-4 DE.

I didn't see Carter play when he was in San Fran, i can only go by what i heard. And i heard that he struggled; but Carter is a good at 4-3 DE and being that he has experiece playing 3-4 OLB it stands to reason he could be decent at 3-4 OLB.

Originally Posted by wolfeskins

does anyone know how rocky and blades compare in hight and weight ?
i'm guessing rocky is taller and slimmer while blades is short and stocky.

Rocky is around 6'2 238
Blades is around 5'10 242

is a short and stocky guy really who we want taking on blocks from big, heavy o-linemen ?

Would you rather a 'taller, slimmer' guy who isn't used to taking on blocks from heavy OL or an actual SAM backer who is used to taking on a shedding blocks?

[wolfeskins]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Rocky is around 6'2 238
Blades is around 5'10 242



Would you rather a 'taller, slimmer' guy who isn't used to taking on blocks from heavy OL or an actual SAM backer who is used to taking on a shedding blocks?

well you said rocky was too small ? seems to me it would be easy to get rocky to gain a few pounds. just to be clear though, i'm not saying rocky is the right guy for the job. i just don't see how blades would fair much better. blades seems too small to me.

[terpsez11]

[QUOTE=30gut;657743]I'm a bit late to the party but Haslett is a welcome change imo regardless of his scheme...

...I think that Haynesworth would make a good possibly great NT if he were to embrace the position, but most likely he won't. But he could be an equally disruptive 3-4 DE.


***DE-Haynesworth (He should freakin dominate here)

OLB-Orakpo-Beast***

Wow.. imagine those two on the same side

you nailed the Carter thing..he openly resisted playing LB
for the 49ers

[GhettoDogAllStars]

You do what's best for the team, and Haynesworth doesn't get to decide what is best -- the coaches do. Rushing the passer is great, but that is not the only important thing on defense. So, in short, Haynesworth should shut-up and do what he's told to by the coaches. Sure, they could be wrong, but you just don't openly question your boss' abilities and imply that you know better.

[CRedskinsRule]

Has Haslett had a press conference yet?

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Has Haslett had a press conference yet?

Jason Reid's summary


I don't know if I agree with Haslett's take on Carter. His time in the 3-4 in San Fran was not too good, as I remember. Maybe he sees previously-uncoached potential that I don't.

[DBUCHANON101]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Jason Reid's summary


I don't know if I agree with Haslett's take on Carter. His time in the 3-4 in San Fran was not too good, as I remember. Maybe he sees previously-uncoached potential that I don't.

Coaches differ in their phylosophy in the 3-4 scheme--as with any defense--. Maybe Haslett can get Carter to produce as a OLB in his 3-4. If not there is always A Thomas

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Jason Reid's summary


I don't know if I agree with Haslett's take on Carter. His time in the 3-4 in San Fran was not too good, as I remember. Maybe he sees previously-uncoached potential that I don't.

Sounds like he has a lot of studying and prep before he has a decision on what defense he plans on implementing. Seemed like vague non-offensive answers. Which is fine for me at this point. I hope he will have more answers in the upcoming weeks.

[funked]

There's a Rams / Saints playoff game from 2000 on NFL network on right now. Should show some of what Haslett's defense is about even if he was head coach at the time.

[53Fan]

I think it's a good sign that he doesn't sound committed either way. Sounds like someone who would rather fit the scheme to the personel.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Redskin301

Haslett is the man

Do you plan on having any posts with substance?

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Do you plan on having any posts with substance?

What would you call GTripps posts?..."Substance Abuse"?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Angry

What would you call GTripps posts?..."Substance Abuse"?

I lol'ed.