Yeah, I don't put any stock into his Defense rankings last year...
The guy has a track record, and to judge him soley on last year is way out of line.
Plus, Schwartz is the head defensive guru, not Cunningham.
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Yeah, I don't put any stock into his Defense rankings last year...
The guy has a track record, and to judge him soley on last year is way out of line.
Plus, Schwartz is the head defensive guru, not Cunningham.
I wouldn't go that far. I think Schwartz will tell him all the schemes (3-4 vs 4-3) the play packages and who plays where.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilfredo Ledezma
I think Gunther will do the majority of the instruction and playcalling.
I haven't heard anything about Schwartz totally running the defense. In fact, I read where Schwartz said he was going to focus on the whole team and he was going to delegate the defense to Gunther. It was in an article on the FreePress but I'm just about to leave class and I don't have the time to look it up.
Yeah, I'm not sure what's making people think Cunningham will be subdued to Schwartz completely on defense. That makes not a whole lot of sense at all. I think they will work together. Gunth is a blitzer while Schwartz just likes to use the front four -- hopefully they find a nice balance with the right personnel.
Per RotoWorld...
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Jim Schwartz will run the defense, but Cunningham adds a veteran presence. He won't be wooing many good free agents from his last stop, Kansas City, however. Cunningham's main focus will likely be the Lions' linebackers.
Any time a former coordinator takes a position coach role, I guess that's decent.Quote:
Former Broncos defensive coordinator Bob Slowik will take a position on the Lions' coaching staff, most likely secondary coach.
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It’s amazing how Rey Maualuga makes everything he does on the field look so effortless, and his play on Wednesday was no different. In one-on-one blocking drills, Maualuga went up against Clemson running back James Davis. Maualuga completely took Davis out of the play with a vicious rip move that left one Jaguars coach shaking his head and smiling. After that incredible move, the nonchalant Maualuga jogged back to where the rest of the linebackers were waiting their turn and started playing with his hair.
I read a Senior Bowl scouting report that said Maualuga is no more than 2 down LB at the next level...
I think his stock is falling.
Laurinaitis could fall to Rd 2.
#88 is supposed to be 'inside' Whatever...
I did get some decent info (I guess its considered inside) re the line, etc.
I guess I could post it if anyone is interested...if I can find it again.
sure, Tahoe, I'd be interested.
Seconded.
Would that be something you'd be interested in?
Yes, yes it would.
Source: Bob Slowik will not join the LionsQuote:
Originally Posted by Wilfredo Ledezma
Yeah I read that yesterday or a couple of days ago... Crazy how much misinformation we've been receiving this offseason.
Hmmm...he must've looked at the Defensive Back depth chart...
Can't blame him...
Linehan = new offensive coordinator.
Love it. Way to hire coordinators with experience and not just random shmoes off the street.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord Douche Baggins
Lions to the playoffs!
:cornbread text:
It could happen if all of our first five or so picks work out and play great and if we sign a couple of key free agents (I'm thinking Atogwe and Vilma).
But the chances of that happening are probably around 0.2%.
Supposedly Linehan likes Stanton's game... We'll see how that plays out and if Stanton can not get injured for more than two quarters.
He coached DC, iirc, so maybe he'd be able to get something out of the old man till we can bring in another QB next year or something. But after looking at the cap hit on DC, why keep him?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord Douche Baggins
He seems like a coach with a pretty balanced agenda as far as run or pass goes. No?
Good news...borderline great news. We have an Off Co who likes someone on our team. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DrRay11
Linehan coached Steven Jackson in his best season as a pro...
Now we need an 'Orlando Pace' for Kevin Smith.
But in reality, I like the move. Linehan turned down the 49ers OC job, so he must've saw something he liked here (Calvin).
I've always thought it would be interesting to see the D Coord lobbying the Coach/GM to take a Defensive player early and the Off Coord lobbying the Coach/GM to take a Off player early.
Gunther and Linehan are prolly all smiles to each other and get behind close doors with the coach and start the sales pitch.
We really need to look at the available FAs mixed with whos available in the draft to get everything out of this offseason that we can.
Actually I haven't always thought that would be interesting, but I have do have some interest in it. Not that much though.
To be perfectly honest, about 5 mins ago was prolly the first I've ever thought about it.
Haynesworth, Asomugha, Suggs are locks to be franchised.
Peppers, Dansby and Brandon Jacobs MIGHT be franchised.
So it's safe to toss those 6 out, I think.
I'd like to see Vilma here depending on what we draft in the first round.
I would like to look at Tank Johnson and Andra Davis as backup plans. And what's going to happen with Philly's OT's? They're both old, but both are solid and UFA's.
Can Gosder Cherilus play guard?
If we draft an OT, somebody needs to change positions, and the Killer wrote an article last week that said Backus would not move to guard (although I'm not sure why...)
I think Backus moving to guard would be not only be better for the team, but also make him a more effective player...
It depends on Linehan's offense. If he utilizes the o-line very aggresively (pulling guards and zone blocking), then Backus will need to remain at tackle.
Why? He's doing fine at RT.
EDIT: At least put up "edit" so I don't look like a doofus. Backus cannot play guard, too small and weak. Cherilus probably can, but if we draft an OT, just cut Backus. He's not all that great anyway, and you don't want to "demote" or discourage Cherilus after having a decent season.
Yeah, Backus cannot generate the power needed for inside push that a G requires.
The more effective plan would be to move GC to G and JB to RT, with the drafted player taking over as LT.
Steal every good coach and player you can...especially from the Titans
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Lions | Given permission to speak with Burke
Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:52:19 -0800
Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports the Detroit Lions have been granted permission to speak with Tennessee Titans defensive assistant/quality control coach Matt Burke. Burke is expected to be elevated to a higher position under new head coach Jim Schwartz.
Cogent right there.Quote:
Lions | Savage not interested in joining front office
Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:23:36 -0800
Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports former Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage is not interested in joining the Detroit Lions in a front office position.
My free agent pruirity list goes like this:
#1 - Haynesworth - clearly dominant, has ties to Schwartz, major position of need.
#2 - Tank Johnson - backup plan for Haynesworth.
#3 - Vilma - versatile ballhawk, another huge position of need.
#4 - Khalif Barnes - big upgrade at LT. Allows some draft felxibility.
#5 - Peppers - stud, but need isn't as strong at DE as it is for some of the other positions.
#6 - Jon Runyan - RT, could give Cherilius the chance to move to G or LT, depending on draft.
#7 - Takeo Spikes - backup plan for Vilma. We almost had him last season. Improved coaching personnel may help us this time. Showed he can still play.
#8 - Amani Toomer - veteran, runs good routes, good enough to keep teams from triple teaming CJ.
#9 - Bo Scaife - young and solid at TE.
#10 - Ryan Fitzpatrick - young and smart. Didn't win in Cinci but a much better backup than anything else we have. Experienced for his age.
#11 - Jarrad Page - probably not too expensive and a nice talent addition at safety.
#12 - Dunta Robinson - another DB, only this time at corner, paired with Bodden is much better than last season.
#13 - Angelo Crowell - OLB isn't the top need but this team has 40 needs.
Pair this with a nice draft and we're competitive next season. Emphasis on competitive.
What about Atogwe as a ballhawking complement to Bullocks? I would love to get Scaife and Vilma as well. Then we'd be well on our way to righting this ship and fast... especially if we can get Alphonso Smith and Alex Mack with the second two of our top three picks.
Not bloody likely, but one can hope.
:cornbread:
I love OJ Atogwe, dude is like a poor mans Ed Reed.
and I like Angelo Crowell, he missed all last season due to an injury so he could be a nice 'buy low' guy...
I guess the Lions had a meeting last night with all of the season ticket holders and the staff. I'm not sure what came out of it, but I know the topic of getting rid of their ridiculous uniforms was brought up and actually considered.
Adam Schefter said that the coaching staff said there is only 3 players that are "untouchable" this offseason...CLIFF AVRIL was on that list...
so the staff has penciled in Avril to start at right defensive end, which will allow Dewyane White to move to the left which is where he was best at...
So I think this is a hint that we're planning on staying with the 4-3, since Avril could never play end in a 3-4.