Where was this SHUTDOWN defense during the Trestman era?
And we have other needs...but I'd LOVE to see linebaccker Roquan Smith in a Bears uniform.
Sony Michel would be a nice compliment to Howard too.
Look at Melvin Tuckers Georgia Defense go in the Title game!
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Because he’s facing Jalen Hurts and not real NFL caliber QB’s.
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He should’ve been promoted to HC after Trestman was fired. Obvi.
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And for a team devoid of talent at WR and of need in other spots you don't waste draft picks on another running back when you have a good one and a compliment already.BabyBear wrote:Pfft....because you can have too many?Richie wrote:Because we don't already have a compliment to Howard...
And Cohen? He's a gadget. Not a compliment.
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I was gonna say, "yeah, that's a Mel Tucker defense all right," but that's not entirely fair because the game plan he had for Jalen Hurts was very good. Putting Tua Tagovailoa in was a great move on Saban's part (playing Hurts over him, less so), and is frankly a lot of what we should have seen with Trubisky this season.
Of course, John Fox is no Nick Saban.
Of course, John Fox is no Nick Saban.
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dplank wrote:I agree with Rich here
RichH55 wrote: Dplank is correct
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Cover2 with no safety help over the top. Mel Tucker everyone.
Yes, you can have too many RB's. Most teams carry three. After NO, we probably have the best 3 (top-to-bottom, overall) in the entire NFL. You could certainly make that argument. All bring unique skill-sets, and serve their purpose beautifully.BabyBear wrote:Pfft....because you can have too many?Richie wrote:Because we don't already have a compliment to Howard...
And Cohen? He's a gadget. Not a compliment.
Howard - 1st and 2nd down power back, moves the chains
Cohen - Receiving RB, change of pace runner and gadget player who you can move around
Cunningham - Best pass-pro back, very good in all things related to the passing game
We have all of the bases covered at RB. There are 22 positions on offense and defense combined. RB is 22nd on our list of needs. With our main two RB's being 22 and 23 years old, you could argue that nobody needs a RB LESS than we do.
So, stop being ridiculous. Like you are in the rest of your posts.
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Meh, this is Smart's defense ultimately. Dead giveaway is that they're a primarily 3-4 front, which Tucker was moreso inclined to 4-down.
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I can't believe Georgia hired him in the first place. I wonder if he knows anybody there.
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Smith at #8 wouldn't bother me in the slightest. I think day 1 of the draft should be BPA and if the guy is there at #8 that argument can be made.BabyBear wrote:Where was this SHUTDOWN defense during the Trestman era?
And we have other needs...but I'd LOVE to see linebaccker Roquan Smith in a Bears uniform.
Sony Michel would be a nice compliment to Howard too.
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Got beat by a QB who shouldn’t even have touched a football this year.
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I actually doubt Mel is a bad coach. He got brought here under shitty terms, and likely isn't an NFL DC quality.
They had established defense that was fucking old.
It wasn't his primary scheme.
He had defensive leaders who viewed him poorly because he was not Lovie Smith
He had a weak ass HC who makes a guy a "Captain" after destroying a practice.
Sure it was above his head and I wouldn't hire him in the NFL. However that was a dumpster fire.
They had established defense that was fucking old.
It wasn't his primary scheme.
He had defensive leaders who viewed him poorly because he was not Lovie Smith
He had a weak ass HC who makes a guy a "Captain" after destroying a practice.
Sure it was above his head and I wouldn't hire him in the NFL. However that was a dumpster fire.
The best 3 in the league...lol.Richie wrote:Yes, you can have too many RB's. Most teams carry three. After NO, we probably have the best 3 (top-to-bottom, overall) in the entire NFL. You could certainly make that argument. All bring unique skill-sets, and serve their purpose beautifully.BabyBear wrote:Pfft....because you can have too many?Richie wrote:Because we don't already have a compliment to Howard...
And Cohen? He's a gadget. Not a compliment.
Howard - 1st and 2nd down power back, moves the chains
Cohen - Receiving RB, change of pace runner and gadget player who you can move around
Cunningham - Best pass-pro back, very good in all things related to the passing game
We have all of the bases covered at RB. There are 22 positions on offense and defense combined. RB is 22nd on our list of needs. With our main two RB's being 22 and 23 years old, you could argue that nobody needs a RB LESS than we do.
So, stop being ridiculous. Like you are in the rest of your posts.
It's YOU who needs to stop being ridiculous.
Howard and Cohen are good. Cunningham is SERVICEABLE. But certainly not "probably the best".