Coach Changes: Firings/Hirings

[JoeRedskin]

Schwartz is a good hire for Philly. It seemed like their defense had some talent, particularly in the front seven and, IMHO, it seemed the D was just being forced to overcome an inept and unproductive offense (although I could be remembering it wrong).

However, this is a team with deep problems and, even if the D is competitive, I don't see that offense going anywhere anytime soon.

[SFREDSKIN]

Report: Mike Shanahan did not want Colin Kaepernick | Yardbarker.com

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Report: Mike Shanahan did not want Colin Kaepernick | Yardbarker.com

Not surprised by this one bit.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Report: Mike Shanahan did not want Colin Kaepernick | Yardbarker.com

I find it hard to believe.

Mike wants desperately to coach again. I've heard enough Mike pressers to think he is willing to say anything. And if all it would've taken to get a National Football League Head Coaching job again was to say...~'Yeah, I can make it work with Kaep.' I fully believe, whether Mike actually wanted/intended to make it work with Kaep, that he would absolutely say that he would. Then he could do whatever the heck he wanted once he got the job. (Ring any bells? lol)

And I'm not sure I buy the idea that Mike wouldn't want Kaep. Mike completely retooled his offense for Griffin and it worked wonders. Mike used to rave about how the zone-read with the QB run threat created a decisive advantage over the defense. And the numbers don't lie. Rookie or not the numbers that offense put up was phenomenal. From all the rumors here Mike wanted to continue that style offense.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Schwartz is a good hire for Philly. It seemed like their defense had some talent, particularly in the front seven and, IMHO, it seemed the D was just being forced to overcome an inept and unproductive offense (although I could be remembering it wrong).

However, this is a team with deep problems and, even if the D is competitive, I don't see that offense going anywhere anytime soon.

Maybe but this team(eagles) got alot better real quick.

[CRedskinsRule]

That is a great hire for Philly. Honestly puts them back at the head of the NFC East even with an unproven head coach. The defense will keep them in every game.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

That is a great hire for Philly. Honestly puts them back at the head of the NFC East even with an unproven head coach. The defense will keep them in every game.

We have 3 DC's, Barry, Fewell and Manusky. I say we have the edge.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

We have 3 DC's, Barry, Fewell and Manusky. I say we have the edge.

Not exactly how it works.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Giantone

Not exactly how it works.

I know that, but 3 guys with DC experience that can collaborate with each other gives you an edge.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

I know that, but 3 guys with DC experience that can collaborate with each other gives you an edge.

I'm not sure that's a good thing, each guy probably has his own style and there could be friction if the assistants recommend ideas and Barry ignores them. I don't have a problem having 3 quality guys on the staff, but they best know their roles.

[Bangee7]

I haven't been the biggest Joe Barry fan, but I started checking Defensive stats compared to last year and I was surprised by a few things....

2014 Pts/G 27.4 (tied 29th)
2015 23.7 (17th)

14 YPG 357 (21st)
15 381 (28th)

14 Rush/G 108 (7th)
15 123 (16th)

14 Pass/G 249 (24th)
15 258 (25th)

14 Int 7 (tied 28th)
15 11 (tied 21st)

14 FFumb 14 (tied 11th)
15 21 (1st)

14 DefTD 0 (tied for last)
15 2 (tied 17th)

14 Sacks 36 (tied for 21st)
15 38 (tied 14th)

So compared to last year.....
5 categories Improved, 3 categories slipped

We gave up more yards (Rushing, Passing & Total YPG) not a good thing,

.......BUT.....

we created more fumbles (a lot more) & had more interceptions, not to mention the 2 Defensive TD's.

And, the biggest surprise to me is that we ended this year with 2 more sacks than last year.

We also gave up less points per game this year (special teams play might have helped this).

All in all, for Joe Barry's first year, the numbers are encouraging and actually fared better than I gave him credit for.

p.s. - Master Joe Kim's success continues...the team improved 7 spots in sacks in just his first year. I wouldn't have guessed that either until I looked.

[MTK]

Yeah I think it's more sour grapes from Shanahan. Why go through an interview this year and last if you know you don't want the QB they have? Whatever Mike.

[skinsfan69]

Kap is a total mess and was outplayed by Gabbert. lol. I wouldn't want him either. He has no leadership skills, he can't run a pro offense, his mechanics are shot, sound familiar? Can't blame Shanahan one bit. He's already been there done that.

[Chico23231]

The 49ers’ relationship with Kaepernick becomes even more bizarre | ProFootballTalk

Does Chip Kelly have a mental illness? What the hell is he talking about? This is why he has problems with people...he's effin weird

[skinsfan69]

I think Kap will stay in SF. and they'll bring in competition. It's not like there's going to be a lot better out on the street. Maybe Griffin ends up there as well.