Off Topic: Saints Report down too, lol

[ATLBound]

(01-17-2012 04:53 PM)Tandy Wrote:  There were a couple of web sites by Dolphin fans dedicated to Keep Mike Nolan - like this one:

The worst offseason decision our team could possibly make is letting Mike Nolan leave as our DC. We can’t afford to lose his unique play calling and his teaching abilities. If Ross or Ireland decides to part ways with Nolan, it will be the biggest mistake that we have made since we let Dree Bree’s sign with New Orleans.

Keeping Nolan is dependent on who our next Head Coach will be, but let’s be realistic here, revising our defensive formation will be a mistake. We have a playoff ready D; with a few more additions (cough cough a ball hawking Free Safety) we can become a solid if not great defence.

Nolan has provided the approach and dedication needed for our starting D. The knowledge in which he has shared and mentored to our players can’t be overlooked. Reviewing the stats we can see that we have greatly improved based on Nolan playing calling and teaching methods.


The values in 2011 have slightly dropped and I don’t think this is Nolan’s fault, rather the conditioning of the players due to the lock out. As well, reviewing the game tape we can see that Nolan is lacking a true Free Safety that would alter the passing yards. Rasheed Jones was constantly making terrible plays and reacting incorrectly, however Nolan did place Jones in the correct position. Nolan is dependent on player making plays.

For further review of this, please check out these articles:

http://phinphanatic.com/2011/10/03/it%e2...hed-jones/

http://phinphanatic.com/2011/11/16/resha...-an-idiot/



We also have to take into consideration the start of the season where we weren’t playing up to our potential. How much of this was due to the coaching or player recognition is a potential debate. I can only base my opinion on watching the players on the field and the formation called. Nolan has the right methodology needed for our team to succeed on the defensive side of the ball and losing him would only hurt our team’s potential. As you can see from the stats collected we have shown positive improvement on key defensive attributes. Allowing Nolan more time with our potential playoff caliber D would only add as a benefit to our entire team.

Creating a new mantra for D or a new formation would also restart the learning curve in which has been positively implemented for two years. Players such as Paul Solia, Vontae Davis, Yermaih Bell and Randy Starks that have had break out games for us, all attribute to Nolan’s teaching. The evidence behind this is that the players listed above did not have the same type of impact when Paul Pasqualoni was calling the plays.

Mike Nolan is also well respected in the NFL coaching fraternity, and perspective coaches would be wise not to show him the door. The evidence is in the game tape and the numbers, and allowing Nolan to leave might cause more hurt than success.

But what do you think?

I'm thinking the Dolphins are not going to like us because we "gave" them Parcells and now we took away Nolan.

[The Falcon Jedi]

http://saintsreport.com/forums/f2/falcon...er-221962/

[Headshot]

Mike Nolan's job is 10x harder than Dirk Koetter's as of today. That being said, I'm much more confident that Nolan can fix it. This is a great hire IMO.

[papachaz]

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too funny!

on a side note, thanks for the posts Tandy! nice to see you

[RnB]

Thanks for the info Tandy. Glad to see you around here again.

[Falcons all the way!]

(01-17-2012 04:33 PM)The Falcon Jedi Wrote:  Saints fans are pissed!

Good news

[AsylumGuido]

I'm not sure about Saints Report. The overwhelming support in Black and Gold is for Del Rio. He started his coaching career with New Orleans. I think he'd be a great fit.

[AsylumGuido]

(01-17-2012 04:33 PM)The Falcon Jedi Wrote:  Saints fans are pissed!

Why would Saints fans be pissed?

[Tandy]

(01-17-2012 05:17 PM)papachaz Wrote:  "the server is too busy at the moment, please try again later"


too funny!

on a side note, thanks for the posts Tandy! nice to see you

Thanks - nice to be here. I drop in occasionally, but mostly just to read. This ish is exciting though. I am definitely pumped up to see Nolan coming to the ATL.

I just hope he can work with most of our talent. I think that if he just gets a couple of pieces for that front line and a little depth in the back - we are solid. Our LB core carries their weight.

I also think that they should put Robinson into man coverage more - let him bump them at the line - that is where he is best!

[Statick]

(01-17-2012 06:38 PM)AsylumGuido Wrote:  Why would Saints fans be pissed?

Why would Saints fans want Del Rio, of all people?