Sanders Fired

[cpk1994]

JSO has the story up. Still without sources from the Pack, though.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/37069879.html

Is that what passes for journalism nowdays? Surfing the web?

God forbid Greg Bedard should pick up the phone himself.

How do you know he didn't? It's his blog, so there is less restrcition, but you have to believe he is at least smart enough to investigate first before putting it out there.

[pbmax]

They have started to contact players and no one has heard anything from the team.

[cpk1994]

They have started to contact players and no one has heard anything from the team.

Since Al Harris's agent runs the website that is reporting this, I think Al might be the first one that should be contacted.

[packers11]

How ironic/funny would it be if Shotty got promoted... This website would explode...

[RashanGary]

Really, I'm surprised they pulled the trigger...

Would love to see a scheme change, but they have a lot invested in players that fit the current scheme. Be tough to change... would definitely be growing pains associated with changing schemes.

Nothin' wrong with the Philly/NY Giant version of the 4-3 defense.

I don't want a 3-4. Every team is starting to run it. A few years ago the couple teams that ran it had their pick of 3-4 players for cheap and drafting them was easier. Now that half the teams in the NFL run it, it's harder and harder to get those players. The 4-3 is just as good, it just has to have some different looks to it. Philly and the NYG do a great job with mixing it up.

[pbmax]

How ironic/funny would it be if Shotty got promoted... This website would explode...

I am not interested in your ideas and I do not want your newsletter.

[pbmax]

They have started to contact players and no one has heard anything from the team.

Since Al Harris's agent runs the website that is reporting this, I think Al might be the first one that should be contacted.

He and Wilde are pals, so I am sure it hasn't escaped Jason's notice. But nothing on the State Journal site yet.

[pack4to84]

Really, I'm surprised they pulled the trigger...

Would love to see a scheme change, but they have a lot invested in players that fit the current scheme. Be tough to change... would definitely be growing pains associated with changing schemes.

Nothin' wrong with the Philly/NY Giant version of the 4-3 defense.

I don't want a 3-4. Every team is starting to run it. A few years ago the couple teams that ran it had their pick of 3-4 players for cheap and drafting them was easier. Now that half the teams in the NFL run it, it's harder and harder to get those players. The 4-3 is just as good, it just has to have some different looks to it. Philly and the NYG do a great job with mixing it up.

I would prefer a defense the utilized both the 3-4 and 4-3 like the Raven's. Today they played more 4-3 vs Miami because they are a running team. Certain teams struggle with the 3-4 schemes, so having that to fall back on in your play book could help cause problems for those teams.

[cpk1994]

They have started to contact players and no one has heard anything from the team.

Since Al Harris's agent runs the website that is reporting this, I think Al might be the first one that should be contacted.

He and Wilde are pals, so I am sure it hasn't escaped Jason's notice. But nothing on the State Journal site yet.

I'm sure he is working to corrobarate the report first. Bedard only put it in his blog, so he doesn't have journalistic restriction there.

[HarveyWallbangers]

well, because, for a change he is a great defensive coach with a proven track record

thats a decent start

What track record?

From 1993-2000, he was DC for the Giants, Washington, and the Jets. His defenses were always middle of the road.

In 2001, he joined the Ravens staff. The next year, he became DC for Baltimore--after Marvin Lewis had built up a great defense (one that set all kinds of records in 2000).

Unless I'm reading his bio wrong, not one of the teams he's been with has won a Super Bowl.

[Pacopete4]

well, because, for a change he is a great defensive coach with a proven track record

thats a decent start

What track record?

From 1993-2000, he was DC for the Giants, Washington, and the Jets. His defenses were always middle of the road.

In 2001, he joined the Ravens staff. The next year, he became DC for Baltimore--after Marvin Lewis had built up a great defense (one that set all kinds of records in 2000).

Unless I'm reading his bio wrong, not one of the teams he's been with has won a Super Bowl.

thats what I was thinking when I questioned why some want him so bad. I mean his team was pitiful in SF the last few years...

[Partial]

I'm not interested in Nolan. No way to Nolan!

[pbmax]

well, because, for a change he is a great defensive coach with a proven track record

thats a decent start

What track record?

From 1993-2000, he was DC for the Giants, Washington, and the Jets. His defenses were always middle of the road.

In 2001, he joined the Ravens staff. The next year, he became DC for Baltimore--after Marvin Lewis had built up a great defense (one that set all kinds of records in 2000).

Unless I'm reading his bio wrong, not one of the teams he's been with has won a Super Bowl.

The stint I remember was the Redskins job. He was DC for Turner for 4 or 5 years and they had one decent defense. Players or coach I can't say, but it wasn't his stats that kept getting him jobs.

[ND72]

I'm not interested in Nolan. No way to Nolan!

Actually heard on Appleton's espn radio station on my way home tonight that many people believe Nolan will be brought in as DC.

[pbmax]

Nolan had one bad year out of three in Baltimore.