Signed by Cowboys Mike Nolan is our new Defensive Coordinator

bigdnlaca

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So, is he bringing back the suit and tie that he used to have? I like it in all seriousness.
It has to be officially licensed. I remember Reebok was going to make a suit and tie for him so he can wear it.

If i were Nike, i would do this in a heartbeat and see if they can sell business attire. They already do business casual.
 

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It has to be officially licensed. I remember Reebok was going to make a suit and tie for him so he can wear it.

If i were Nike, i would do this in a heartbeat and see if they can sell business attire. They already do business casual.

Not a bad idea.
 

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I'm completely fine with this hire. The Saints LBs have been pretty darn good, so I suppose Nolan deserves at least some credit for that. If one of their big goals is to get the best out of LVE & Smith, then it is a completely understandable hire.
 

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I’m glad Rod is gone.

I just want to see a DC with a better coaching record.

Rod is better.

that’s not good.
Time will tell to be sure, if Nolan is indeed worse it will not take long to find out.

I am with you on Rod.
 

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Unlike the passive coverages and blitzes seen under Van Gorder, Mike Nolan employs a tenacious defense bent on pressuring the QB and overwhelming the offensive line. This involves blitzes from the LB corps, and coordination amongst the Front Seven. Nolan's aggressiveness leaves the secondary in some tight positions, relying on man coverage with safety blankets from the safeties. Thus with a solid secondary, Nolan is allowed to be more creative with his blitzes.

From his Atlanta stint...

Sounds great. Good general strategy, and LB blitzes make the most out of Jaylon.

Waiting for QBs to make mistakes looks good against bad QBs, and bad against good QBs. Gotta pressure a good QB.
 

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You need a ton of talent/coaching to pull it off like you said earlier. Coaches need to be able to anticipate what the offense is going to do or they get roasted. They need to prepare their players for all kinds of eventualities. Simple does not cut it when surprise is key.
Then you need corners that can win at man. DT that can clog the run. Back 7 players that can blitz. Secondary players that can anticipate and drive on throws. Jones is a priority with Nolan. Then we have corners. We have Brown, Chido, and Smith who can blitz. We need ballhawks particularly at S and DT that can anchor.
What is encouraging is our blitz success rate the past couple of years has been really good.

Probably because opponents couldn't believe their eyes..... WHAT? The Cowboys blitzing? :omg:
 

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I just post the facts.

Anyone can look it up. Pro football ref .
He’s probably the worst DC available.

Well here's another fact....We were looking for a DC when we found Nolan, we can look again if necessary.
But till then I'm extremely glad to be rid of Marinelli. THAT'S A FACT! ;)
 

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From 1997 on as D Coordinator only,

Commanders 1997 - 1999 : Chris Mims, Marc Boutee (4-3), Dan Wilkinson, Doug Brown (4-3), Dan Wilkinson, Dana Stubblefield (4-3)
Jets 2000 : Jason Ferguson (3-4)
Ravens 2002 - 2004 : Kelly Gregg (3-4)
Broncos 2009 : Ronald Fields (3-4)
Dolphins 2010-2011 : Paul Soliai (3-4)
Falcons 2012 - 2014 : Jonathan Babineaux, Peria Jerry (4-3) Jonathan Babineaux, Corey Peters (4-3), Tyson Jackson, Paul Soliai (4-3)

Does not look like we are going to draft a DT early

Underwhelming, right?

Nolan is another Garrett, nice guy, average coach riding on dad coattails.
 

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Hmmm...I’m watching plays NO vs Minn game see Nolan. They are better coached than us, Not any bigger or faster or fancier scheme...just fundamentals. They played inspired fired up football too. Both those teams were. For the record....those last two passes by Cousins...beauties,I mean perfect. That TD fade? That’s a nasty pitch for the strikeout. Just filthy...
 
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