New Defensive Coordinator 2015

[MTK]

I could care less about Phillips' HC resume (which isn't exactly terrible at 82-64), his track record as DC is what counts. The guy knows how to run a succesful defense.

[SFREDSKIN]

Well, I might as well get used to it, Wade Phillips will be the new DC. His son is the TE coach, AJ Smith and him are tight, he attended like 5 regular season. Bruce will hire him, that's the way Allen operates. I would be shocked if they hired someone else.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Well, I might as well get used to it, Wade Phillips will be the new DC. His son is the TE coach, AJ Smith and him are tight, he attended like 5 regular season. Bruce will hire him, that's the way Allen operates. I would be shocked if they hired someone else.

You make it sound like no other NFL team operates around familiarity. I am willing to bet that Bellicheck isn't hiring someone who no one on his staff knows. In fact I don't think any team operates that way. Coaching and staff chemistry, while not the only criteria is probably always apart of the evaluation.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I could care less about Phillips' HC resume (which isn't exactly terrible at 82-64), his track record as DC is what counts. The guy knows how to run a succesful defense.

Yeah, although his HC record doesn't matter, his HC record is better than I thought.

The only problem I see with adding Philips is that we should have made that move long ago.

[Daseal]

Can someone give me a breakdown of Phillips defense compared to Haslett's? I know he's a 3-4 guy too, but I believe has a different mentality to how to run it. If we stay with the 3-4 I want us to go out and get the type of NT that buffets lock their doors when they see him coming.

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Can someone give me a breakdown of Phillips defense compared to Haslett's? I know he's a 3-4 guy too, but I believe has a different mentality to how to run it. If we stay with the 3-4 I want us to go out and get the type of NT that buffets lock their doors when they see him coming.

How the Redskins defense would look with Wade Phillips as DC : Redskins

The TL;DR of this is that Wade does everything the exact opposite of Haslett.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I could care less about Phillips' HC resume (which isn't exactly terrible at 82-64), his track record as DC is what counts. The guy knows how to run a succesful defense.

Plus his daughter is inexplicably attractive.

Inexplicable- Not able to be explained or understood



Some of you might remember her as the 'dead girl' in the My Chemical Romance music video for Helena (Link cued up to Relevant Part).

Originally Posted by mbedner3420

How the Redskins defense would look with Wade Phillips as DC : Redskins

The TL;DR of this is that Wade does everything the exact opposite of Haslett.

I remember when he was DC here in Atlanta he was actually using lighter DE's up front because he emphasized shooting the gaps more than occupying blockers at the point of attack. Wonder how that would translate here. Regardless I'm for this move 110%

Wade Phillips runs a 1 gap 3-4 scheme, whereas Jim Haslett runs a more traditional 2 gap scheme. In a traditional 2 gap scheme the NT and DE's will read their respective holes and react to the play as the play begins. This read-react causes the lineman to have to first think about the action, then react to it. So they have to be larger bodied men to offset the time it takes to react to the play in order to hold your ground so the offensive lineman can't get leverage on you.

And there it is.

[Daseal]

Originally Posted by mbedner3420

How the Redskins defense would look with Wade Phillips as DC : Redskins

The TL;DR of this is that Wade does everything the exact opposite of Haslett.

Fantastic link! Thanks!

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Can someone give me a breakdown of Phillips defense compared to Haslett's? I know he's a 3-4 guy too, but I believe has a different mentality to how to run it. If we stay with the 3-4 I want us to go out and get the type of NT that buffets lock their doors when they see him coming.

Cofield might benefit more than anyone if we hire Philips. Wade likes a small, quick NT (think Jay Ratliff in his prime), which suits Cofield nicely.

We'll need much better corners to play the man style coverage that Wade prefers.

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Fantastic link! Thanks!

No problem. Happy to share it. I just stumbled on it this afternoon, actually.

[SFREDSKIN]

Redskins’ opening at defensive coordinator is chance to give Jay Gruden needed help - The Washington Post

[DYoungJelly]

Originally Posted by mbedner3420

How the Redskins defense would look with Wade Phillips as DC : Redskins

The TL;DR of this is that Wade does everything the exact opposite of Haslett.

Assuming the article's analysis is good:

Will Perry Riley be a starting ILB next year? I want to read into this article that he won't be expected to cover the seam as much. Hopefully he won't be making other teams renegotiate their TE contracts at half time next year.

Robinson blitzes better than Riley though.

Will Henacho be back? Sounds like he might be a decent guy to play the run as mentioned in the article.

Please educate me if I'm assuming wrong.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I could care less about Phillips' HC resume (which isn't exactly terrible at 82-64), his track record as DC is what counts. The guy knows how to run a succesful defense.

That is all I ever wanted, a Defensive Coordinator that has been successful.
That is why I was upset when Skins first hired Haslett and always wanted him gone, he had an average to below average track record and reputation before he got here.
I prefer my Dline to play one gap attack style, not two gap read and react. With the size and strength of offensive lineman in the NFL, it is difficult and physically taxing to play two gap all the time. Our pass rush should improve with out blitzing all the time.
Not sure we should stay so committed to the 3-4 though. Mix it up more.

[Chico23231]

I didn't see it posted, but we were denied permission to interview Jim Schwartz.

[That Guy]

i'd be good with WP. BIG upgrade at DC, but the hire won't fix the existing talent and injury problems we have. hopefully the team puts in more effort to getting a DB that can play and isn't hurt all the time.