If Hayden was replaced with a superior 1 Tech player

[Verdict]

If Nick Hayden was replaced with a superior 1 Tech player, how much better would it make the rest of the DL look?

 

[Yakuza Rich]

Better, but not game altering. You have to remember that Crawford isn't exactly himself with being banged up. It would allow us to go with Irving and Crawford at the 3-tech and keep them both fresh.

If we had a Nick Fairly type (when he was first in the league), then a real contribution. Fairly wasn't exactly your prototype 1-tech either. But he fit the idea of being more of a guy that can go after the QB than just a gap filler.

I think the bigger impact would be if Gregory was healthy and as good as advertised. It would keep Mincey, Hardy and Lawrence fresher. It would allow us to move Hardy and Mincey to DT on passing downs





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[phildadon86]

I think losing Terrell McClain hurt us more then people realize. He was our run stuffer. Without him, teams have been able to gash us up the middle.

 

[DogFace]

I think moving Hardy to Dt too often, which we do, is a mistake. Irving not playing more is also a mistake.

 

[reddyuta]

I think losing Terrell McClain hurt us more then people realize. He was our run stuffer. Without him, teams have been able to gash us up the middle.

yep but unfortunately that guy should quit football.he gets injured after playing one single game.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Irving should start over him for sure.

 

[Sydla]

All I know is that they better upgrade that spot this offseason. Enough of Nick Hayden.

 

[khiladi]

If Nick Hayden was replaced with a superior 1 Tech player, how much better would it make the rest of the DL look?

You could probably take him out and not play anybody and be more effective..

 

[Bull Frog]

Call McDonald's and trade them Hayden for Grimace straight up. Instant improvement.

 

[khiladi]

I think moving Hardy to Dt too often, which we do, is a mistake. Irving not playing more is also a mistake.

Basically, they are trying to make Hardy the Romo of this defense.. Just play him and expect magic to happen..

 

[khiladi]

Call McDonald's and trade them Hayden for Grimace straight up. Instant improvement.

I'd settle for the Hamburglar..

 

[Alexander]

If Nick Hayden was replaced with a superior 1 Tech player, how much better would it make the rest of the DL look?

Like Marinelli's worst nightmare.

 

[Fletch]

I think losing Terrell McClain hurt us more then people realize. He was our run stuffer. Without him, teams have been able to gash us up the middle.

Losing McClain and Scandrick really hurt this defense.

 

[jazzcat22]

Hayden is not the reason this defense is not living up to it's potential. Or our perceived potential actually.
If it's not the players, if we have talent as we keep hearing the past 8 years, then it is the scheme and the refusal of the coaches to change and adjust.
Put the players in position to be successful.

 

[JohnsKey19]

I think losing Terrell McClain hurt us more then people realize. He was our run stuffer. Without him, teams have been able to gash us up the middle.

When healthy, T.Mcclain was very effective for the 15-20 snaps he played.

To answer the OP's question. I think it would make a tremendous difference. It would make everyone on the DL and LBs better by sucking up double-team blocks. if you're lucky, you get a guy who occasionally defeats the double-team. For the life of me, i cant see how an experienced coach like Marinelli apparently disagrees. Wasn't he the DL coach in TB when Sapp had Booger McFarland at 1T? Why the change in philosophy?????

 

[craig71]

If Nick Hayden was replaced with a superior 1 Tech player, how much better would it make the rest of the DL look?

A below average 1 tech would be superior to Hayden, yet wouldn't make much difference. Now if you had a 1 tech that commanded a double team it would make a considerable difference in how the front seven perform.

Craig

 

[Alexander]

Losing McClain and Scandrick really hurt this defense.

Wait, is this like the losing Dunbar crippled the offense thing?

If so, you have some pretty inflexible systems depending on some key specialized marginal talent to succeed.

 

[Doomsay]

 

[Idgit]

Hayden is not the reason this defense is not living up to it's potential. Or our perceived potential actually.
If it's not the players, if we have talent as we keep hearing the past 8 years, then it is the scheme and the refusal of the coaches to change and adjust.
Put the players in position to be successful.

Hayden's actually played well in spurts this year. Then he gets swamped sometimes, too. He's a guy who'd benefit from a better rotational player behind (or in front) of him. Not that I want to spend a premium pick on a 1-tech.

 

[Fletch]

Wait, is this like the losing Dunbar crippled the offense thing?

If so, you have some pretty inflexible systems depending on some key specialized marginal talent to succeed.

Never once thought Dunbar was the key to what ails us on offense. Is Scan marginal?