I think people are missing the impact from the McDaniels hire. If there’s anything big brother Josh does with the Pats it’s unexpected/rhythm enhancing hurry-up, isolating 1x1s for playmakers (Gronk & RBs) and quick passing to keep the pocket clean.
I’d be shocked if we didn’t see progress here. Glad to hear Shea already adding to that confidence.
First - great post OP! Actually motivated me to create an account on the blog (finally)
Two thoughts and they aren’t fully related
1. Do we think conservatism in the passing game is influenced to some extent by Don Brown’s views on defense? Namely that college level talent completing big passes is a low percentage type event - and can thus be largely negated by man to man coverage. Similar thought process to the NBA fg% stats discouraging the midrange jump shot as a high risk, low reward play. (Not that I agree with this thought process and not a neg on DB either just a staff ideology perhaps)
2. Rather than the Andy Reid high octane type offense, is a better model to emulate the Patriots passing attack? Lots of short passing using the RBs or WRs as pressure relief valves, strong use of TE and calculated shots deep. Use a lot of rub/picks to get guys open, motion to identify coverage, WR screens/slants/curls - just stuff that’s fast and hard to defend against body position. (I know Shea does not have Tom’s accuracy or canon but these are high percentage completions and conversions - so shouldn’t be too outside JH’s coaching comfort zones)
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Can’t help but think maybe he was also the source of some of the leaks to Balas and others re: Jim saying goodbyes and prepping with Weiss
Hart to OC and asst head coach. There can only be room for 1 heir
I’d say McCarthy should be our OC but not spread enough and too old - wouldn’t stop our board from their emailing Harbaugh yahoo articles
So the good news is coaching news?
Brad Childress come on down!
experience in Ohio (Cleveland)
likes cold weather (Minnesota)
doesn't have a job
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25721281/brad-childress-quits-atlanta-legends-aaf
Hearing rumors it’s Tom Thibodeau coming to be co-DC. Expert on shutting down passing lanes and big time fan of hard work #BasketballOnGrass
Or maybe he told them to leave... (more focused on GMat but still)
See Julius Peppers and BJ Raji.... this guy is legit
Wish I could embed but also nice Daxton Hill tweet “?〽️“
Adam Gase and Todd Bowles c’mon down!
I think people are missing the impact from the McDaniels hire. If there’s anything big brother Josh does with the Pats it’s unexpected/rhythm enhancing hurry-up, isolating 1x1s for playmakers (Gronk & RBs) and quick passing to keep the pocket clean.
I’d be shocked if we didn’t see progress here. Glad to hear Shea already adding to that confidence.
Would we want Matt Canada as OC?
First - great post OP! Actually motivated me to create an account on the blog (finally)
Two thoughts and they aren’t fully related
1. Do we think conservatism in the passing game is influenced to some extent by Don Brown’s views on defense? Namely that college level talent completing big passes is a low percentage type event - and can thus be largely negated by man to man coverage. Similar thought process to the NBA fg% stats discouraging the midrange jump shot as a high risk, low reward play. (Not that I agree with this thought process and not a neg on DB either just a staff ideology perhaps)
2. Rather than the Andy Reid high octane type offense, is a better model to emulate the Patriots passing attack? Lots of short passing using the RBs or WRs as pressure relief valves, strong use of TE and calculated shots deep. Use a lot of rub/picks to get guys open, motion to identify coverage, WR screens/slants/curls - just stuff that’s fast and hard to defend against body position. (I know Shea does not have Tom’s accuracy or canon but these are high percentage completions and conversions - so shouldn’t be too outside JH’s coaching comfort zones)
Just a thought...