Pats hire Dom Capers as their secondary Coach

[theebs]

http://cowboys.beloblog.com/archives/2008/02/patriots-hire-capers.html

The Patriots announced today that they've hired Dom Capers as their secondary coach, replacing the deposed Joel Collier.
The Cowboys had Capers to Valley Ranch to speak about a position as a defensive assistant, but the coach pulled out of the running in loyalty to DC Brian Stewart, who worked for Capers in Houston.

 

[zrinkill]

unbelievable

 

[diehard2294]

what a joke

 

[theebs]

Capers or campo?

Talk amongst yourselves

 

[theogt]

Capers or campo?

Talk amongst yourselves

Campo. Equivalent records, but won't have to replace him next season.

 

[zrinkill]

And when Garrett hires his own staff being our DC will be a promotion for Capers ......



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[Dallas]

What is amazing to me is how anyone would want to work for the Pats organization right now.

With all of this crap of Spygate hovering over the Pats organization. I am surprised that Capers want's to be involved w/ Bellycheat.

I wouldn't touch the guy w/ a 40 ft pole, let alone work for him.

 

[zrinkill]

Capers probably just wants to be on staff ..... so if
bill is suspended or retires he can step in as temporary headcoach.

 

[theebs]

Campo. Equivalent records, but won't have to replace him next season.

Well the replacement angle I get, but as far as records go. I will take capers. I really wanted him to come here just to help in preperation alone.

Oh well. Another good veteran mind added to New England.

Now, how does capers being in New England affect Zach Thomas, seemingly none because he is only the secondary coach right? Who knows though that could be enough to bring thomas on board.

 

[ndanger]

What is amazing to me is how anyone would want to work for the Pats organization right now.

With all of this crap of Spygate hovering over the Pats organization. I am surprised that Capers want's to be involved w/ Bellycheat.

I wouldn't touch the guy w/ a 40 ft pole, let alone work for him.

Unless of coarse Lil' Bill should get suspended for a year, then Capers and the entire organization look like geniuses.

 

[speedkilz88]

Having Capers on staff could have really helped in the zone blitzing department.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

And when Garrett hires his own staff being our DC will be a promotion for Capers ......



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Exactly!

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Nice pick up for New England.

 

[theogt]

Well the replacement angle I get, but as far as records go. I will take capers. I really wanted him to come here just to help in preperation alone.

Oh well. Another good veteran mind added to New England.

Now, how does capers being in New England affect Zach Thomas, seemingly none because he is only the secondary coach right? Who knows though that could be enough to bring thomas on board.

In my opinion, Capers sucks just as bad as Campo. Here's the Defensive DVOA rankings for Capers' teams since 2002:

2007 - 32
2006 - 7
2005 - 32
2004 - 18
2003 - 28
2002 - 20

He took over a talented defense in Miami (ranked 7th in '06, 10th in '05, and 7th in '04) and turned them into literally the worst defense in the league.

He lives off his reputation from the 90s, which is about all you can say for Campo. I just can't see why anyone would think he's better than Campo. They both have about a .300 winning percentage as head coaches.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Well that is certainly interesting news.

Brian Stewart's seat just got cooled off a little.

 

[tyke1doe]

What is amazing to me is how anyone would want to work for the Pats organization right now.

With all of this crap of Spygate hovering over the Pats organization. I am surprised that Capers want's to be involved w/ Bellycheat.

I wouldn't touch the guy w/ a 40 ft pole, let alone work for him.

Belichick may go, but the talent is still there. Coaches like to work with talent because it makes them look good.

 

[rbr651]

what a joke

Better than Dom Deliuse

 

[dmq]

Can't believe Brian Stewarts pride led to this.

 

[montgod]

Well... there you go. Maybe one reason why the Patriots continue to be successful (besides the cheating) on the field.

They draft well and bring in good coaches.

I am just surprised he settled for a secondary coach position.

No mention of how long the contract is for. My guess is a one year deal.

 

[Hostile]

Son of a............

Well, it would have been nice. Thanks Brian Stewart.