Signed by Cowboys Mike Nolan is our new Defensive Coordinator

[randy932]

Nolan is the guy who caused the stir by refusing to wear "officially licensed NFL gear" on the sidelines, preferring the Landry suit and tie.

I like him already!

 

[bigdnlaca]

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.

 

[bsbellomy]

Slater finally got one

Just two more retreads and we'll be full of bald tires.

 

[ChuckA1]

Focus on the best FS in the draft? Wish we grabbed him last year.

I'd rather trade for the best SS in the league and draft a huge, excellent 1T, but that's me. Jamal Adams is certainly that.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

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.

 

[Buzzbait]

I hope so...so glad that Marinelli DT idea gone...we hope!

Rogerthat I'm with ya. I'm sick and tired of Marinelli's failing schemes. Especially his DT ideas. I sincerely hope we can now get a big run stuffing DT up front.

 

[king987]

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.

 

[Rogerthat12]

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.

 

[Rogerthat12]

Focus on the best FS in the draft? Wish we grabbed him last year.

You nailed it...

 

[Them]

...at least these guys won't be training on the job!....Cowboys 2020.

 

[Buzzbait]

Cant be worse than Marinelli's Bend THEN Break, never get any Turnovers, missing Tackles with Twitch Guys, 1999 Tampa Defense

There, fixed it for ya.

 

[Buzzbait]

Like make adjustments? Omg I wouldn't know wut to do.

Adjustments? Did you say ADJUSTMENTS?? I'm onboard with that!

 

[trickblue]

Just two more retreads and we'll be full of bald tires.

I get your sentiments... but I don't think so this time around...

You make or break with Dallas...

 

[buybuydandavis]

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.

 

[Buzzbait]

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?

 

[Buzzbait]

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!

 

[BAT]

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.

 

[BAT]

Well Saints run defense has been pretty good for the most part. Good hire.

Nolan was LB coach with Saints, credit for run D goes to DC and DL coach.

 

[BAT]

Yup, he's run multiple fronts. His father ran the flex. He can also coach a 4-6. He's been known to flip fronts in a game frequently based on the situation and personnel.

So did Rob Ryan.

 

[Chrispierce]

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...