Originally Posted by Ponderception (Post 9536946)

One primary difference is that in various alignments (over-ed, over, under) Sutton/Rex utilizes one DE playing 2-gap responsibilities, whilst the other does not. Similar in structure to Kiffin's under principles but different as well.

One thing that does concern me (and I don't know how much of this is Rex or Sutton) is the propensity to utilize 3 safety packages. They work fine if you have a fantastic front 4 and great corner play. I don't know if we're going to see Berry as the Ted as we did in Romeo's 2-3-6 but I wouldn't discount it just yet.

Originally Posted by Ponderception (Post 9536924)

I'm probably going to be bitter about that shit for a long time.

Originally Posted by -King- (Post 9536916)

49ers fans seem to think Alex Smith is a good player who can be good here.

Wonder why Clay isn't parroting them.

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan (Post 9536995)

Jets Def Ranking

2006 20
2007 18
2008 16

Jets sacks

2006 35
2007 29
2008 41

Jets D vs Run

2006 24
2007 29
2008 7


Jets D vs Pass

2006 14
2007 9
2008 29

Originally Posted by tk13 (Post 9536975)

I've always thought coordinators make a difference. It's not a coincidence the only year the Chiefs were successful under ***** was the year they had two legit coordinators who were good at their job.

Originally Posted by SNR (Post 9536961)

I know coordinators don't make a team (at least they shouldn't) but it's total bullshit. I'm not going to be surprised one bit if Cleveland's defense takes a huge step this year, even over ours in spite of our superior talent.

Originally Posted by SNR (Post 9537009)

I think they make a huge difference when a team upgrades from Clancy Pendergast and Chan Gailey/Todd Haley to Romeo Crennel and Charlie Weis.

I have no reason to think that Bob Newhart can't be a respectable defensive coordinator. I think it's also fair to say that Ray Horton is a young brilliant coaching mind in this league who probably deserved a shot as a head coach. A guy like that as your coordinator can sometimes radically transform a team. All that matters for us, though, is how he does compared to Bob Newhart

Originally Posted by -King- (Post 9536916)

49ers fans seem to think Alex Smith is a good player who can be good here.

Wonder why Clay isn't parroting them.

Originally Posted by Messier (Post 9536908)

Devito seems to be well liked by New York fans and media, yet he's gonna suck too. So, since when do you put stock into what fans think?

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501 (Post 9536890)

How can fans loathe the linebackers coach?

Originally Posted by Ponderception (Post 9536952)

Cockblocking sons of bitches.

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501 (Post 9536863)

I think people freak out when they hear the word 2-gap. I didn't like the negativity when DeVito was signed.

The difference is that Romeo like to run a pure 2-gap. 2-gap all day long. Sutton's defense is going to mirror Rex Ryan's, in that the 3-4 will be 2-gap, but he's also going to throw a ton of 4-3 looks. So his 5-techniques have to be able to also play a conventional 4-3 tackle.

I like Rex Ryan's defense. I think the defense fell short the past few years because of talent.