Next Year's DC

[Zool]

To switch or not to switch?

I now join the Wistian legion which says that Capers is done like yesterdays turkey.

Dom's schemes have played out for years and sharp OC's don't have much trouble countering 'em.

A new DC?

Yeah, probably from within.

We don't have much in terms of 4-3 personnel. Mike Daniels would be a decent 3 tech. But where are the other DLine players?

We would have exactly no rush ends, 7 tech guys who could put heat on the passer. Jones appears to be an OK 5 tech who has progressed during the year, and Neal can be a 5 tech or play the hybrid like he did this year.

There are far more guys who have come up short and are old or have bad contracts & will be released in the DL.

God, I'm depressing myself.

What are we gonna do?

Perry and Neal as the starters on the ends would be ok. Doesn't Raji seem like he could be a force as a DT? We have no Mikes though.

[packrulz]

I'm just pissed off about a humbling loss, often our defensive players are in position to make the play, yet they slide off like their hands are greased with butter. That's not Capers fault, maybe our players just aren't very good, Clay is the only stud we have.

[Old School]

As bad as we need a top notch TE, I could see the Packers do a philosophical about face and sign Finley if he gets medical clearance. The way this year is going, TT will be running scared.

[bobblehead]

Hot lanta, coaching the DB's.

He's twice been a DC with Pitt and the Giants. In both cases, he did some brilliant work, only to have things get incredibly ugly and Tim getting canned. Once thought to be a bright light defensively & possibly a HC, he now is an older (51) position coach. He might be in line to get canned again as Smith is having an ugly go this season in ATL.

I like the guy and wouldn't freak if he was our new DC.

I lost track of him after pittsburg, but I liked the way their D played when he was in charge. I also met him when I was like 10, and he was nice to me so I might be biased.

[woodbuck27]

Jeez, after reading through these posts, I get the feeling that a lot of people think that TT is going to completely switch gears. Yes, Capers might be gone, but I don't think it's a for gone conclusion. Slocum is still our ST coach and he's been God awful for years. What's next? Are the packers going to hit free agency hard in order to fix the problems on the OL and at Safety? Lol. Keep dreaming folks.

If, and that's a big if, we get a new DC, it's most likely going to be Winston Moss or Darren Perry.

[woodbuck27]

Hot lanta, coaching the DB's.

He's twice been a DC with Pitt and the Giants. In both cases, he did some brilliant work, only to have things get incredibly ugly and Tim getting canned. Once thought to be a bright light defensively & possibly a HC, he now is an older (51) position coach. He might be in line to get canned again as Smith is having an ugly go this season in ATL.

I like the guy and wouldn't freak if he was our new DC.

Are you referring to this guy KY:

http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/coaches/Joe-Danna/26493287-97d2-403a-9924-2555fd1be77e

Someone else?

Atlanta Coaching Staff:

http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/coaches.html

[Pugger]

I would have been happy had they brought Horton in over this past offseason but unfortuately, that's not the Packers' style. My main criticism of M3 is that he is loyal to a fault to his staff.

More than likely, they'll retire Capers and promote from within.

MM has canned a DC before (Sanders in 2009) so you never know. I hope they bring in new blood to be DC. A different POV and philosophy might not be a bad idea for 2014.

[Pugger]

I disagree. Clay is a football player. I don't even think he is an elite pass rusher. I think he would be just fine in a 4-3. Also, Neal and/or Perry wouldn't have any problem playing end in the 4-3, Jolly, Datone, Worthy are all guys who can play inside.

If the desire to switch back were there, we could adjust.

Really??

[Pugger]

Up and comers? I would love for the Packers to give ex-Packer great and current KC assistant DB coach, Al Harris, a a shot as D-coordinator. Harris inexperienced but he's smart.

If McCarthy wants an experienced guy, there are and will be plenty of big fishes in the sea. Romeo Crennel and Lovie Smith are some examples. But the guy I'd hire if I don't get Al Harris is:

REX RYAN.

Harris isn't ready to be a DC but I wouldn't mind him as one of our secondary coaches. Crennel is an intriguing candidate. Just last year we was KC's DC for a while but he is 66. Would Smith or Ryan accept a coordinator's position or do they only want HCing jobs?

[Pugger]

As bad as we need a top notch TE, I could see the Packers do a philosophical about face and sign Finley if he gets medical clearance. The way this year is going, TT will be running scared.

TT isn't running scared. The guy who should be looking over his shoulder is Capers. Mike has canned his DC for poor performance by the D before.

[red]

MM has canned a DC before (Sanders in 2009) so you never know. I hope they bring in new blood to be DC. A different POV and philosophy might not be a bad idea for 2014.

Wasn't he kinda forced to fire sanders?

I was pretty sure m3 was reluctant to make the move but TT forced his hand

[red]

Harris isn't ready to be a DC but I wouldn't mind him as one of our secondary coaches. Crennel is an intriguing candidate. Just last year we was KC's DC for a while but he is 66. Would Smith or Ryan accept a coordinator's position or do they only want HCing jobs?

Ryan might get another HC gig, i think lovie has been gone long enough with no offers where he might take a DC position

[Guiness]

Ryan might get another HC gig, i think lovie has been gone long enough with no offers where he might take a DC position

Would be interesting to have Lovie in Green Bay...the guy who publicly said (on Letterman?) that he considered the Bear's season a success if they beat the Packers twice!

[bobblehead]

Really??

How many times has he gotten over 13 sacks in a season?

Gonna edit a bit. I think clay does EVERYTHING very well and that is his skill. He is elite in that way, but there are many better pass rushers than him.

The way he single handedly beat the option play in week 1 was incredible. He makes big plays, causing fumbles, and never quits on a play. He simply does it all, but we need one more guy like a cameron wake or someone to make him look elite in pass rush.

[woodbuck27]

Harris isn't ready to be a DC but I wouldn't mind him as one of our secondary coaches. Crennel is an intriguing candidate. Just last year we was KC's DC for a while but he is 66. Would Smith or Ryan accept a coordinator's position or do they only want HCing jobs?

It appears to me as if Rex Ryan enjoys the spot light.

On the other hand.

If the Jets CRASH and burn >>> end of this season.

He might very well get canned and there's no gurantee of him and another HC gig.