Tramon ?
FWIW, @HighRizer22 played for Pettine in CLE. He’s also coming off a terrific season for ARZ at the age of 34. Wanted Ted to sign him last spring. Maybe a reunion in 2018?
— Michael Rodney (@PackersNotes) January 10, 2018
Tramon ?
FWIW, @HighRizer22 played for Pettine in CLE. He’s also coming off a terrific season for ARZ at the age of 34. Wanted Ted to sign him last spring. Maybe a reunion in 2018?
— Michael Rodney (@PackersNotes) January 10, 2018
Heard some question whether his defense is too complex, which was also a criticism of Capers. Really think there was a bit of of a disconnect between TT and Capers on personnel that hopefully won't exist with the changes.
The only disconnect was between Capers and his players
What Boris said. Complex scheme is fine but get players on the same page. Intensive coaching needed. Most of the current assistants need to go.
His scheme wasn't complex. It was highly predictable. So much so, opposing players told Packer defenders they knew exactly what Dom was about to call (see Detroit game, see Carolina game where Cam told it to Clay's face, then proceeded to throw a TD).
Did any OC lose an ounce of sleep facing Capers? Highly doubt it.
The Capers/Lebeau 34 is known for being pretty complex.
I became numb this season when the other team had third and anything. Just depressing how consistently they converted.
Completely agree with DH13. It was just too easy to convert on 3rd down.
Henry posted:What Boris said. Complex scheme is fine but get players on the same page. Intensive coaching needed. Most of the current assistants need to go.
All?
packerboi posted:His scheme wasn't complex. It was highly predictable. So much so, opposing players told Packer defenders they knew exactly what Dom was about to call (see Detroit game, see Carolina game where Cam told it to Clay's face, then proceeded to throw a TD).
Did any OC lose an ounce of sleep facing Capers? Highly doubt it.
Most lost sleep, the way a kid losses sleep on Christmas Eve.
The inability to recognize and defend the screen pass was maddening.
Maddening.
Capers used a relatively complex scheme that involved attempting to disguise coverages and confuse the opponent. Problem was often the only ones confused appeared to be wearing green and gold. I do expect to see less of drafting square pegs and expecting the DC to fit them into round holes as was the case with TT.
Not to flip topics, but I'd like to see that same philosophy adopted on the offensive side too, for example the OL. Drafting a T or a guard or a C then telling him, "oh let's try you at a position you never played" is, well, stupid.
Barclay was a whipping boy with many Packer fans but he should never been a tackle. His best position was Center, and actually, he was fairly competent there. MM did a lot of square pegs into round holes on offense too.
The coach should make his scheme fit the players he has.
Pretty much everything I've read about Pettine is he does exactly that, weekly. Jim Leonard was on with Tauscher and Wilde this morning and he said Pettine was always scheming based on opponent and which players were healthy each week. Always looking to maximize match-ups.
No more 'We do what we do.' BS.
Grave Digger posted:That defense had the right players at key positions also. It has a smart veteran FS in Jim Leonard, two good ILBs (Bart Scott, David Harris), a good NT (Sione Pouha), and 2 good CBs (Revis, Cromartie). Calvin Pace was their best pass rusher and he only had 5 sacks. We have to get better at FS, CB, and ILB next to Mart. That’s the priority.
Player by player
Color me Mr. Optimism but I don't think it's as far off as you're implying in your post here.
Hungry5 posted:No more 'We do what we do.' BS.
...and the heavens parted....& there was light
packerboi posted:Tramon ?
FWIW, @HighRizer22 played for Pettine in CLE. He’s also coming off a terrific season for ARZ at the age of 34. Wanted Ted to sign him last spring. Maybe a reunion in 2018?
— Michael Rodney (@PackersNotes) January 10, 2018
For the veteran minimum as a camp body yes.
“He’s the smartest guy in the room,” Rex Ryan said.
Now there's a ringing endorsement. Right there with "he'll beat me in a foot race."
Brainwashed Boris posted:Player by player
- Leonhard / Burnett &/or Haha
- Scott & Harris / Martinez & Clay
- Pouha / Clark or Daniels
- Revis & Cro / Randall & Rollins King or FA or draft pick? (I think Rollins is better than most of you)
Color me Mr. Optimism but I don't think it's as far off as you're implying in your post here.
I think you'll see a different KK next season. He flashed ability and played hurt most of the year.