papasmurfbell Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/13/steve-spagnuolo-to-interview-for-his-old-giants-job-tomorrow/ The Giants are going to have a familiar face interviewing for their defensive coordinator job.Via Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told reporters that secondary coach Steve Spagnuolo had been given permission to interview with the Giants tomorrow.Spagnuolo helped the Giants to a Super Bowl title, but after failed stints as a head coach in St. Louis and a coordinator in New Orleans, he’s had to rebuild his reputation.Harbaugh also said he’s still operating under the impression offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak is staying, despite his name being linked to the Denver opening.“I’m planning on Gary being back,” Harbaugh said. “I’m not anticipating that changing at this time. He’s told me he’s planning on being here. Denver hasn’t reached out in any way at this time.”Kubiak has said he wants to stay in Baltimore, so unless he changes his mind or the Broncos come calling, they should enjoy some stability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenMad Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Crap, can't we send them Pees and promote Spags instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Ahhh Spags department was this teams albatross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsylvester Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Crap, can't we send them Pees and promote Spags instead? right, send them both off, get Swartz back here. While I don't like the guy, he is a great defensive mind.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavensFanMania Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 right, send them both off, get Swartz back here. While I don't like the guy, he is a great defensive mind....Schwartz is a 4-3 guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robjr83 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 As much as I hated the "Peesvent" defense I will defend him and say you could have only done so much with what the secondary was this season. Run D and Redzone D was stout. Hurting him too was the of the only (Webb wasn't) healthy draft pick we had in the secondary is turning into a huge bust (Elam). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Pees did a great job with half a D.6th in points surrendered....unbelievable actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavensFanMania Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Actually I think Spags did pretty well considering all the injuries we had to DB this season. That being said, I don't think Spags ends up being hired in NY. He had his time there with great players. Then did nothing in his other stops as hc and dc. I think the Giants end up with Peppers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsylvester Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Schwartz is a 4-3 guy Yep and with the talent of the defensive tackles, monster weights, and their flexibility to play multiple positions, a 4-3 would not be a bad switch, back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldno82 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Yep and with the talent of the defensive tackles, monster weights, and their flexibility to play multiple positions, a 4-3 would not be a bad switch, back. Well that's an interesting take! I don't know much about Schwartz but the defensive line we have is loaded and surely our LB's could adjust to a 4-3. I guess my question is why did the 4-3 fall out of favor? Seems like everybody runs the 3-4 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Schwartz broke in with us right? Wasn't he part of billicks coaching tree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenMad Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Well that's an interesting take! I don't know much about Schwartz but the defensive line we have is loaded and surely our LB's could adjust to a 4-3. I guess my question is why did the 4-3 fall out of favor? Seems like everybody runs the 3-4 now. The 3-4 is more flexible and makes it harder for a QB/O-Line to identify who is rushing on any given play. That's why teams started to favor it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsylvester Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Well that's an interesting take! I don't know much about Schwartz but the defensive line we have is loaded and surely our LB's could adjust to a 4-3. I guess my question is why did the 4-3 fall out of favor? Seems like everybody runs the 3-4 now. It never really went away. They switched over to a more predominate 3-4 because they had more talented line backers than they had defensive linemen. Today, now, hey have used the 4-3 at times, as every team does. They also have the linemen to run the 4-3 more often. That is one of the great things about having a player like McFee, he can play the tackle, end or backer position. Williams can play all the positions of the tackles as well. I doubt they go after him, and yes Crav, he got his start here under Billick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Ahhh Spags department was this teams albatross.Again chicken salad argument. Schwartz broke in with us right? Wasn't he part of billicks coaching tree?I think it was with Ted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldno82 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 The 3-4 is more flexible and makes it harder for a QB/O-Line to identify who is rushing on any given play. That's why teams started to favor it. Good point. It never really went away. They switched over to a more predominate 3-4 because they had more talented line backers than they had defensive linemen. Today, now, hey have used the 4-3 at times, as every team does. They also have the linemen to run the 4-3 more often. That is one of the great things about having a player like McFee, he can play the tackle, end or backer position. Williams can play all the positions of the tackles as well. I doubt they go after him, and yes Crav, he got his start here under Billick. Yeah now I remember that part of the reason was the LB-DL talent issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robjr83 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I'm hearing he's got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/15/giants-hire-steve-spagnuolo-as-defensive-coordinator/It is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Sounds like we have a job opening for Ed Reeeeeeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Ed burned that bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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