Wade on Detroit Game from Last year

[InmanRoshi]

I could almost tell that game Parcells just gave in to Zimmer as a way of saying "Fine, you want to make huge changes at this point in the season? You want to go to 4-3 looks? Let's do it your way and just see what happens"

We saw what happened. And the funny thing is, he still got criticized by some idiots after the game for "being stuck in his ways, never making changes or adjustments". I don't think people even watch the game most of the time.

The problem with the defense at the end of the year wasn't "scheme" or X's and O's. They had just completely lost their confidence.

 

[Dough Boy]

To add, that is why I just shake my head when people got upset with Jon Kitna for pretty much calling our defense out and saying the same things alot of the members on this board said.

He was a punk for saying what he said, but he made some good points.

With that said, I just don't see any way the Lions have a chance in this game. It really may be over with by the 3rd Quarter.

My mother taught me, measure your words - say what you mean and mean what you say. You can say the right thing the wrong way; but you can never say the wrong thing the right way.

I think Kitna said the right things the wrong way. He should have never called out James. He should have said their Defense didn't have a good day. I think he also embellished a little. The Marcus Trufant quote is not remotely close to being accurate. Also, Kitna now claims that it was radio fodder. So the question is, was Kitna providing radio fodder - if so its coming back to haunt him. If he was indeed being honest (as you suggest) why is he now backing down.????

 

[Rampage]

2 other things wrong with the defense from that game.

#1 Aaron glenn was covering Roy and Mike Williams on both of there tds.:bang2:

#2 Al Singleton was covering mike furray on his td.:bang2: :bang2:

 

[theogt]

Nonsense. They never made any adjustments.

Ever.

The problem wasn't with not adjusting the front seven, it was with the coverages. And it was with Bradie James playing at 265. Switching to a 4-3 didn't change any of that in the slightest.

What the hell was putting Ware's hand on the ground, and shifting the linemen over a bit supposed to accomplish?

 

[khiladi]

I could almost tell that game Parcells just gave in to Zimmer as a way of saying "Fine, you want to make huge changes at this point in the season? You want to go to 4-3 looks? Let's do it your way and just see what happens"

We saw what happened. And the funny thing is, he still got criticized by some idiots after the game for "being stuck in his ways, never making changes or adjustments". I don't think people even watch the game most of the time.

The problem with the defense at the end of the year wasn't "scheme" or X's and O's. They had just completely lost their confidence.

You mean that Bradie James wasn't in coverage as much after the "adjustment" in the schemes? Please... It was all about X's and O's...

 

[InmanRoshi]

You mean that Bradie James wasn't in coverage as much after the "adjustment" in the schemes? Please... It was all about X's and O's...

He was in coverage just as much as he was in the beginning of the year when they had one of the Top 5 defenses in the NFL. How come the X's and O's worked then?

You think Sean "The Blueprint-maker" Payton was the first coach they faced all year who said "Eureka, I got an idea !!! Why don't we use this tight end position and make him run a route in the middle of the field !! It's just crazy enough to work". Or how about "Hey, I just thought of something ... let's put a back in the flat and let him catch a pass !! This is revolutionary."

 

[theogt]

He was in coverage just as much as he was in the beginning of the year when they had one of the Top 5 defenses in the NFL.

You think Sean Payton was the first coach they faced all year who said "Eureka, I got an idea !!! Why don't we use this tight end position and make him run a route in the middle of the field !!!".

This has been pointed out before, but Bradie James was terrible in coverage early in the season as well. Teams just didn't take advantage as much. Look at the Jacksonville and the first (or maybe it was second) Commanders game. They exploited him a good amount in coverage.

Why they didn't continue to exploit him, we'll never know. But yeah, it was basically "eureka" when Payton showed everyone that you could continuously exploit him and out coverage schemes without any chance of us adapting.

If you're point is that, because teams weren't exploiting a weakness constantly, it wasn't a weakness, then I'm not buying it.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Mike Furrey (11 catches, 102 yards, one touchdown) and Roy Williams (six catches, 104 yards, two touchdowns) became the third and fourth receivers to have more than 100 yards receiving against the Cowboys in December.

That is just painful to think about.

 

[MetalHead]

2 other things wrong with the defense from that game.

#1 Aaron glenn was covering Roy and Mike Williams on both of there tds.:bang2:

#2 Al Singleton was covering mike furray on his td.:bang2: :bang2:

Wasnt Newman covering MWilliams on that TD?
Al Singleton???....wasnt he out of the picture by then?

 

[theogt]

Wasnt Newman covering MWilliams on that TD?

Yes.

Al Singleton???....wasnt he out of the picture by then?

No.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

I could almost tell that game Parcells just gave in to Zimmer as a way of saying "Fine, you want to make huge changes at this point in the season? You want to go to 4-3 looks? Let's do it your way and just see what happens"

That sounds like something a Parcells hater, not a defender, would say.

After all, how smart would that be, and how is it best serving your team, to do something against your better judgement just to be stubborn and prove a point?

 

[Doomsday]

I was listening to Wade's press conference and he mentioned that Dallas had played a 4-3 last year vs the Lions. Anyone know why Dallas went to a 4-3 last year against the Lions?

 

[Muhast]

Not sure as to why, but I do remember us using a different front on them

 

[rathalarge]

I think Parcells wanted to get more pressure from someone other than DeMarcus Ware. Remeber, this is when Stephen Bowen started to play, and even got a sack on Kitna, I believe.

 

[Mansta54]

I think Parcells wanted to get more pressure from someone other than DeMarcus Ware. Remeber, this is when Stephen Bowen started to play, and even got a sack on Kitna, I believe.

You're absolutely correct. BP was looking for more pressure...

 

[Cowboys&Caps]

seems like a bad way to go about it, just start bringing some MLB or subbing in some extra OLB's

Bring Roy?

We lost so i think the 3-4 will be used this time.

 

[Doomsday]

I think Parcells wanted to get more pressure from someone other than DeMarcus Ware. Remeber, this is when Stephen Bowen started to play, and even got a sack on Kitna, I believe.

Ok thanks, I couldnt remember why he did it.

I wonder if that was part of the reason Kitna thought James looked a bit confused or lost out there. Obviously he should of kept his mouth shut.

 

[Eddie]

He panicked cause the D was leaking like the titanic.

 

[sbark]

Nonsense. They never made any adjustments.

Ever.

they were gonna............in the offseason.......does that count?