Saints Hire Brandon Staley as DC

dizzle88 · 02-21-2025, 05:06 PM

Hopefully he's one of those that's a better DC than he was a head coach.

Chris Rosvoglou mentioned it earlier and I agree, it'll be interesting to see if that number 1 Rams D was an anomaly because of players like Aaron Donald.
He had a great D that year but I've heard Chargers fans saying he was awful for 3 straight years, including the game where the Raiders scored 63 points on them.

Hoping he can build a successful D here and I do like that Kellen is bringing in fresh faces. Can't fault the guy so far, he's definitely trying to build this team how he wants it.

The draft should be interesting.

Rugby Saint II · 02-21-2025, 06:16 PM

DA needed top tier talent to make his system work, When Payton gave him high draft selections he took advantage and we had a damn good defense.

I'm willing to be patient while I watch him build the kind of defense that got him a head coaching job.

neugey · 02-21-2025, 07:42 PM

I'd love to see a 3-4, 3-4 odd and 3-3-5 packages. I've been sick of the obligatory 4-3 for so long, it's time.

BakoSaint · 02-23-2025, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by neugey

I'd love to see a 3-4, 3-4 odd and 3-3-5 packages. I've been sick of the obligatory 4-3 for so long, it's time.

If we go a 3-4 defense I think the strong argument to relegate Bryan Bresee to second string becomes impossible to argue against. Bresee finished the 2024 season ranked 218th of 219 defensive interior linemen with a run defense grade of 28. If you put him on an island at nose tackle, every team will just run up the middle for 5-10ypc against us all day long. Even at second string the thought of Bresee in the game on a running down is scary. Maybe second string DE.

Rugby Saint II · 02-23-2025, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

I'd love to see a 3-4, 3-4 odd and 3-3-5 packages. I've been sick of the obligatory 4-3 for so long, it's time.

I think we also ran a lot of4-2-5.

AsylumGuido · 02-24-2025, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I think we also ran a lot of4-2-5.

Yup. Over 80% of the time just based upon positional snap counts.

K Major · 02-24-2025, 10:38 AM

Staley better upgrade the 1tech & SOLB.

The upcoming draft becomes paramount.

Danno · 02-24-2025, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Staley better upgrade the 1tech & SOLB.

The upcoming draft becomes paramount.

I'm reading a lot about Staley's 3-4 defense and hearing he doesn't use a 1-tech, he uses a 3-tech DL.

I'm no expert but I think its referred to as a gap and a half DT.

I still would like a big run stuffing DT to add to the mix tho.

SmashMouth · 02-22-2025, 06:25 AM

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4everSaint · 02-23-2025, 10:19 AM

I'm excited. We're going to see a brand new product on both sides of the field. Can't wait.

02-21-2025, 05:06 PM	#1
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,166	Re: Saints Hire Brandon Staley as DC DA needed top tier talent to make his system work, When Payton gave him high draft selections he took advantage and we had a damn good defense. I'm willing to be patient while I watch him build the kind of defense that got him a head coaching job. iceshack149, jnormand and SmashMouth like this.

02-21-2025, 07:42 PM	#3
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,869 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Saints Hire Brandon Staley as DC I'd love to see a 3-4, 3-4 odd and 3-3-5 packages. I've been sick of the obligatory 4-3 for so long, it's time. SmashMouth, Rugby Saint II, bobdog86 and 1 others like this.

02-23-2025, 10:51 AM	#4
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,400	Re: Saints Hire Brandon Staley as DC Originally Posted by neugey I'd love to see a 3-4, 3-4 odd and 3-3-5 packages. I've been sick of the obligatory 4-3 for so long, it's time. If we go a 3-4 defense I think the strong argument to relegate Bryan Bresee to second string becomes impossible to argue against. Bresee finished the 2024 season ranked 218th of 219 defensive interior linemen with a run defense grade of 28. If you put him on an island at nose tackle, every team will just run up the middle for 5-10ypc against us all day long. Even at second string the thought of Bresee in the game on a running down is scary. Maybe second string DE. neugey likes this.
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02-23-2025, 03:55 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,166	Re: Saints Hire Brandon Staley as DC Originally Posted by neugey I'd love to see a 3-4, 3-4 odd and 3-3-5 packages. I've been sick of the obligatory 4-3 for so long, it's time. I think we also ran a lot of4-2-5. AsylumGuido likes this.

02-24-2025, 08:56 AM	#6
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,666	Re: Saints Hire Brandon Staley as DC Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I think we also ran a lot of4-2-5. Yup. Over 80% of the time just based upon positional snap counts.

02-24-2025, 10:38 AM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,838 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Hire Brandon Staley as DC Staley better upgrade the 1tech & SOLB. The upcoming draft becomes paramount. neugey, SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

02-24-2025, 03:31 PM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Saints Hire Brandon Staley as DC Originally Posted by K Major Staley better upgrade the 1tech & SOLB. The upcoming draft becomes paramount. I'm reading a lot about Staley's 3-4 defense and hearing he doesn't use a 1-tech, he uses a 3-tech DL. I'm no expert but I think its referred to as a gap and a half DT. I still would like a big run stuffing DT to add to the mix tho. AsylumGuido and Rugby Saint II like this.

02-23-2025, 10:19 AM	#10
4everSaint 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 845	Re: Saints Hire Brandon Staley as DC I'm excited. We're going to see a brand new product on both sides of the field. Can't wait. SmashMouth likes this.