Haslett to accept Defensive Coordinator

[Redskin Warrior]

Why do you think Haslett hasn't been so successful in the NFL? Talent? Scheme? Personnel?

[Redskin Jim]

Originally Posted by Redskin Warrior

Why do you think Haslett hasn't been so successful in the NFL? Talent? Scheme? Personnel?

I have watched this guy since he was the Saints head coach. He blows... I have not seen him do anything even mediocre. ALL piss poor coaching and personell selection. Sorry to be debby downer, but I can see a defensive coaching change after a season or two. This sucks, but I guess there wasn't anyone else out there..

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by Redskin Jim

I have watched this guy since he was the Saints head coach. He blows... I have not seen him do anything even mediocre. ALL piss poor coaching and personell selection. Sorry to be debby downer, but I can see a defensive coaching change after a season or two. This sucks, but I guess there wasn't anyone else out there..

How did he get a head coaching job if he was such a shitty coordinator? Doesn't seem like he's done much since he was the HC of the Saints, but did he do anything positive before that gig?

[CrustyRedskin]

Originally Posted by Redskin Jim

I have watched this guy since he was the Saints head coach. He blows... I have not seen him do anything even mediocre. ALL piss poor coaching and personell selection. Sorry to be debby downer, but I can see a defensive coaching change after a season or two. This sucks, but I guess there wasn't anyone else out there..

I feel the same exact way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This guy just has never looked confident!!! Sorry to stereotype, but damn i always thought he sucked monkey nuts!! Fat Albert will be tea baggin him the first week of training camp!! I sure hope he proves us wrong!!!

[dmek25]

i love that word, aggressive. we landed the guy i wanted. its time to get after the quarterback

[Redskin Warrior]

Sources: Washington Redskins hire Jim Haslett to lead defense - ESPN

Looks like he will install the 3-4 defense

[love them hogs]

Can Haynesworth play nose tackle and who would back Him up?

[rbanerjee23]

Originally Posted by Redskin Warrior

Looks like he will install the 3-4 defense

Is that a for sure...also, do we have the personnel for the 3-4 defense?

[WaldSkins]

I like how we have the leagues best DT but we don't use him to the best of his ability.

[Daseal]

Not too hot on this move. Where in the hell are we going to find an NT? Wilfolk may be a free agent if the CBA doesnt go through, but that's all I can think of as far as getting one. Then who plays end and who stands up? We don't have the players for this, hello offensive and defensive overhaul.

[Lotus]

There is too much to do on offense to restructure the D to a 3-4. Maybe we're going to phase in through hybridization, softening the blow. Haslett can do a 4-3, too. But if we just go pell mell into the 3-4, then it seems that we will have misplaced talent on defense, an impoverished offense, or both.

Ugh.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Not too hot on this move. Where in the hell are we going to find an NT? Wilfolk may be a free agent if the CBA doesnt go through, but that's all I can think of as far as getting one. Then who plays end and who stands up? We don't have the players for this, hello offensive and defensive overhaul.

Crtystalzed my thoughts eloquently. What the hell is on Haslett's resume that jumps out and says; "This guy will be a great DC!" The D in Pitt from 97-99 was solid, but how much of that had to do with Cowher. The Saints D from 2000-05 was a joke, the Rams from 2006-08 was a joke. I don't like this move. What will compound this potential disaster is a switch to the 3-4.

Why a switch to the 3-4 is bad, at least in the short term:

1) NT - see above
2) DE - We have one superstar in the making at RDE, a solid player in AC who may have another good year or two, and Jarmon we appeared to be strong at LDE before his injury. Both Jarmon and Rak are too small for a 3-4 DE and neither can play LB in a 3-4.
3) Our $ 10M/yr. DT is not a guy who has ever played at NT, he doesn't have a wide, low center of gravity, he would have to be a DE in the 3-4. Haynesworth is a 4-3, 1 technique, DT.
4) We have two LBs, one is a true 4-3 MLB and has a year or two left, McIntosh could make the switch, but we have at least two starting LB positions to fill, while our OL, QB and RB situations are a mess.
5) CBs - in a 3-4 to shut down top offenses the CBs must be physical, Rogers can be physical, but Hall & physical match about as good as "lamb & tuna fish".

Unless the plan is to tank 2010 to get another high draft position and build for 2011, I don't see how Haslett or a switch to the 3-4 makes any sense.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by WaldSkins

I like how we have the leagues best DT but we don't use him to the best of his ability.

Its beautiful isnt it????

[skinsfaninok]

dont be shocked if AH is shopped around this offseason.. Haynesworth probably won't want to play a NT

[Redskin Warrior]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

dont be shocked if AH is shopped around this offseason.. Haynesworth probably won't want to play a NT

I doubt that seriously