Schneed10
01-15-2009, 11:27 AM
Or they could get worse.... (see Jaguars)
Unlikely. In Jax he was working for a defensive-minded head coach in Del Rio who had his own way of doing things. The fit wasn't great, GW's schemes didn't always jive with Del Rio's. Not unlike the Gibbs/Saunders pairing on offense.
GW is going back to coaching with an offensive minded coach (Payton). He'll be given total control over his D. I'll bet he rips it up in no time.
TheMalcolmConnection
01-15-2009, 11:36 AM
He actually has a pretty good group to work with too. They just need to shore up that secondary and he could do a lot there.
Defensewins
01-15-2009, 11:44 AM
He actually has a pretty good group to work with too. They just need to shore up that secondary and he could do a lot there.
That is exactly what I was going to say, they have a talented and young DL. Williams will have a good defense there pretty quick.
SmootSmack
01-15-2009, 11:45 AM
Nnamdi to the Saints?
Saints need secondary help and some pass rush help
SkinzzFan
01-15-2009, 11:47 AM
He actually has a pretty good group to work with too. They just need to shore up that secondary and he could do a lot there.
Do you think he pushes for a trade for Rogers? I certainly don't want him to be traded but I keep hearing the rumor he could be gone. This would go right in line with GW's track record for bringing in former players...
HAIL!
I pity the poor Saints fans, they probably think they are getting a good DC.
The Goat
01-15-2009, 12:05 PM
Man this is pretty interesting. Every year NO has that high-flying offense but can't become an elite team due to average/inconsistent defensive effort. Remember Williams took our d from average/inconsistent to a top 10 unit in 3 of his 4 years. This could be the move that puts NO in the elite category.
Ruhskins
01-15-2009, 12:41 PM
I pity the poor Saints fans, they probably think they are getting a good DC.
Why do you say that?
The popular belief in the media and in GWs own head is that he is one of the top DCs in the league. I can see no justification for that in his career to date.
The Goat
01-15-2009, 01:08 PM
The popular belief in the media and in GWs own head is that he is one of the top DCs in the league. I can see no justification for that in his career to date.
A little more explanation would be helpful. Our d was average/inconsistent before Williams came to town and he turned it into a top 10 unit for 3 of his 4 years. Do you mean it had nothing to do w/ him?