Twitter: Broaddus makes a good point why Mike brought in his own OL coach

[Hawkeye0202]

Never thought about this way.......better transition/less learning curve

 

[big dog cowboy]

That comment doesn't make Colombo look very good at all.

 

[conner01]

That comment doesn't make Colombo look very good at all.

MM doesn’t know Columbo so he fella more comfortable with someone he knows
I don’t see that as a swipe at him

 

[Corso]

That comment doesn't make Colombo look very good at all.

Not really. Maybe Columbo doesn't know fully how McCarthy wants the line to block.
Remember: he hasn't been coaching the Oline for very long and he might be coaching something completely different from what Mike wants.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Guess my question is the WCO blocking scheme that much different from what we were already using?

 

[skinsscalper]

I'm struggling with this one a bit. I understand the need to be comfortable with the O-line coach and I'm absolutely in step with the line of thought that the O-line was a shell of it's former self this past season.

I think Colombo needed to go for that reason but Marc was an *** kicker and Philbin seems to be more of a technician (from coaching standpoints). The last "technician" we brought in here (Alexander) completely screwed this group up. As bad as this line underachieved with Colombo, they were WAY worse under Alexander.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

That comment doesn't make Colombo look very good at all.

I didn't take it as a attack on Colombo. I think we saw what happened when you got a OL coach in here who wasn't the right fit. It will destroy a whole offense. Colombo....I will be honest I don't know how much of a impact he had on a unit hat was good before he got here and I'm not even sure how to even grade offensive linemen. But I will say Fredericks had a very good bounce back year and La'El Collins had the best year of his career. We did not see the development of Connor Williams like we hoped but I'm not sure if that's on coaches or on him at this point.

I like Colombo and I think this team did too.....but I'm hoping this is McCarthy's staff and not Jerry's. Seems to be he's getting his guys. He's not trying to emulate past Super Bowl teams like the Buccaneers. Seems like he has a plan in motion.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I'm struggling with this one a bit. I understand the need to be comfortable with the O-line coach and I'm absolutely in step with the line of thought that the O-line was a shell of it's former self this past season.

I think Colombo needed to go for that reason but Marc was an *** kicker and Philbin seems to be more of a technician (from coaching standpoints). The last "technician" we brought in here (Alexander) completely screwed this group up. As bad as this line underachieved with Colombo, they were WAY worse under Alexander.

This is true but at the same time if there's one unit that can use a technician and not a *** kicker its the offensive line. They don't have any dogs on it and they give everything they have on that field.

 

[Ranching]

Never thought about this way.......better transition/less learning curve

Very common for an offensive minded coach to bring in his own OL coach. Most important position coach on any team. Imo

 

[skinsscalper]

This is true but at the same time if there's one unit that can use a technician and not a *** kicker its the offensive line. They don't have any dogs on it and they give everything they have on that field.

Fair enough, and I appreciate your input but I think (especially with this O-line) when you go away from the aggressive nature of this group and try and make them a finesse group, it's a disservice to what they actually do best. Just my .02.

 

[glimmerman]

Just make sure our O-Line can block man and zone still. We are a kind of a big deal. Don’t mess stuff up...

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Fair enough, and I appreciate your input but I think (especially with this O-line) when you go away from the aggressive nature of this group and try and make them a finesse group, it's a disservice to what they actually do best. Just my .02.

I mean its going to depend on the coach. The offensive line was better last season but were they the best in the league? I don't feel they were. And the run blocking left a lot to be desired.

I'm not necessarily against any approach like I said above I'm not even sure what a OL coach does especially for a unit as talented as this. But I do know man they sucked at the screen pass. Seems like blocking in special teams sucked, screen passes, from the skilled positions.......seems like their blocking as a whole wasn't very good.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I'm struggling with this one a bit. I understand the need to be comfortable with the O-line coach and I'm absolutely in step with the line of thought that the O-line was a shell of it's former self this past season.

I think Colombo needed to go for that reason but Marc was an *** kicker and Philbin seems to be more of a technician (from coaching standpoints). The last "technician" we brought in here (Alexander) completely screwed this group up. As bad as this line underachieved with Colombo, they were WAY worse under Alexander.

The difference is Alexander working for a coach and playbook he'd never work before. Philbin has a long history with Mike.

Something we need to remember Mike has had nothing but time on his hand since last year. Lot's time to study and know exact assistant coaches best for his team. I trust him 1000% ......

 

[CowboyChris]

for all the praises this OL gets, I didn't think they played well last year. maybe a new voice and some new schemes might get them more motivated.

 

[Teague31]

Colombo was another country club hire learning on the job. This is a huge upgrade

 

[conner01]

I'm struggling with this one a bit. I understand the need to be comfortable with the O-line coach and I'm absolutely in step with the line of thought that the O-line was a shell of it's former self this past season.

I think Colombo needed to go for that reason but Marc was an *** kicker and Philbin seems to be more of a technician (from coaching standpoints). The last "technician" we brought in here (Alexander) completely screwed this group up. As bad as this line underachieved with Colombo, they were WAY worse under Alexander.

Part of the problem with online to me was injuries, lots of change with guys and Fred getting his strength back

 

[GMO415]

The OL wasn't blocking well for most of the season. Most of the damn coaches should be fired. 8-8 with that talent? BS

 

[Alexander]

That comment doesn't make Colombo look very good at all.

I don't think it speaks to him at all.

A coach has to feel his OL coach is on the same page, so I get it.

I was not hell bent on keeping Colombo and if McCarthy feels this was best, so be it.

I expected Campen to be the guy.

 

[pansophy]

That comment doesn't make Colombo look very good at all.

How familiar is Colombo with the WCO? Guessing not very, so do you want your OL coach learning a new system while he teaches it?

 

[Corso]

Not really. Maybe Columbo doesn't know fully how McCarthy wants the line to block.
Remember: he hasn't been coaching the Oline for very long and he might be coaching something completely different from what Mike wants.

Lol... I said "Columbo" like he's the cross-eyed homicide detective.

"Oh yeah. Just one more question..."