Chris Chester Signs

[MTK]

I'll be honest, I didn't know much about Chester or Bowen, good or bad, before yesterday. That said I'm willing to see what they've got before I write them off, or praise them as good signings. I'll give them an incomplete for now.

Thought this was interesting

Secret Superstar: Stephen Bowen, Dallas Cowboys | ProFootballFocus.com

[Monkeydad]

We may not be done and Franklin has not signed anywhere yet.

Antonio Bryant could be valuable too, a lot of people are forgetting him. Plus, Jarvis Jenkins, pick #41 in the draft can play NT (we're planning on using him at end for now) and even Chris Nield too.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

We may not be done and Franklin has not signed anywhere yet.

I highly doubt we would sign Franklin at this point. I think getting Franklin would be better than having Cofield switch to NT.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I highly doubt we would sign Franklin at this point. I think getting Franklin would be better than having Cofield switch to NT.

You're missing the point, he's not switching to NT...he has been a NT.

Played NT in college and was used like one occasionally with NY too.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

You're missing the point, he's not switching to NT...he has been a NT.

Played NT in college and was used like one occasionally with NY too.

Yes, but he was a 4-3 NT. The Giants have a 4-3 defense, much different than having the experience of being a 3-4 NT. They are similar, but not the same. The reason Franklin seemed like a target, was because of his experience. Once again, Cofield could become a good 3-4 NT, but he could not. Much different than bringing a vet that has already the experience of being a 3-4 NT.

Now, if we are running a Wade Phillip-style of the 3-4, then Cofield would seem more suited as nose, since that style of the 3-4 uses a lighter NT that attacks the gap (like Ratliff with the Cowboys).

Still, Cofield could become a good traditional 3-4 NT, but we also have Bryant, Jenkins, and Neild who could do the same.

[SirClintonPortis]

Cofield will be a depth NT, probably behind Bryant and/or Neild.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

Cofield will be a depth NT, probably behind Bryant and/or Neild.

Not a chance. He's starting and Bryant will be his main competition. I think we'll rotate those two a lot.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Not a chance. He's starting and Bryant will be his main competition. I think we'll rotate those two a lot.

Never say never.

[SmootSmack]

I doubt Cofield is coming here to be 3rd on the depth chart, and with one of the guys ahead of him a 7th round rookie

[Alvin Walton]

I cant wait to see the depth chart at the begining of Sept.

[Mechanix544]

well, if we are in the cellar this year, in terms of defense, i know that jim haslett can kiss his overrated ass goodbye. two strait years of being 31st in the nfl in total defense wouldnt really fly around here, not when you took over a defense that consistently were in the top 10 in all defensive rankings (except sacks), and all that despite an offense that couldnt move the ball even if they bought it a taxi ride and a plane ticket.

People seem to forget that shanahans defenses in denver were in the basement of the league rankings the last 6-7 years there. He is hardly a defensive genius. I think that his switch to the 34 from a solid 43, even without the correct personnel to do so, says alot. We'll see how far the skins fans let him ride out mediocrity. without a john elway, it just doesnt seem like he has done much. at least gibbs did it with different quarterbacks, backup quarterbacks, and whoever the hell else. Shanny hasn't really proven much, except that he can turn young undrafted rookie rbs into pro bowlers, and that really doesnt take us too far right now, does it?

for now, I maintain my cautious optimism that the skins are headed in the right direction.

[budw38]

Cofield is saying on twitter , that Shanny has promised him a 4-3 defense

[mooby]

Originally Posted by budw38

Cofield is saying on twitter , that Shanny has promised him a 4-3 defense

Is anyone else a little confused about this quote? Are we going to play more 4-3 than we did last year? There's no way we're switching back to a 4-3. And why would we play more 4-3 than when Haynesworth was here? It seems to me that since we're bringing in more personnel to play the 3-4, we should play the 3-4 more this year instead of less.

[budw38]

Originally Posted by mooby

Is anyone else a little confused about this quote? Are we going to play more 4-3 than we did last year? There's no way we're switching back to a 4-3. And why would we play more 4-3 than when Haynesworth was here? It seems to me that since we're bringing in more personnel to play the 3-4, we should play the 3-4 more this year instead of less.

Sorry man , i was being a smart ass , as Hayensworth was crying about the 3-4 . I think we are sticking w/ the 3-4 . I would assume Cofield will play both NT and end ?

[mooby]

Originally Posted by budw38

Sorry man , i was being a smart ass , as Hayensworth was crying about the 3-4 . I think we are sticking w/ the 3-4 . I would assume Cofield will play both NT and end ?

I should've recognized that but I couldn't find a hint of sarcasm or anything in your post. It's all good. And I'd assume Cofield will just play DT full time, in whatever package we're in. We'll probably still rotate but Cofield should get the majority of snaps.