GLAZER: SPAGNUOLO IS NEW SAINTS DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

FinSaint · 01-19-2012, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

I think he's the best option available but still...we need good players.

Unless we get a couple of outstanding players I don't see much changing. All those bodies GW sent on blitzes and we seldom got decent pressure.
And why is it they can find gems on the offensive side but not defense.
Maybe it harder on defense...I don't know.

It might just be that GW just didn't know how to best use their potential, although I doubt that is the only reason.

Byubengal · 01-19-2012, 06:15 PM

This has got to be on par with bringing in Sproles last year. I also just read that our DB coach is leaving for JVille. I imagine the "Spagonator" will want to bring in some of his on coaches from the Rams and possibly try and get a few of the Giants players to come over as well. I hear OSI is possibly a free agent this year. Man I never thought I would see the day when coaches and players where kicking in the door to play for the Saints. It is a great time to be a Saints fan and I am going to ride this train until it runs out of steam.

spkb25 · 01-19-2012, 06:15 PM

WHO DAT!

saintfan · 01-19-2012, 06:16 PM

Championship!

W. Kovacs · 01-19-2012, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Championship!

Dude!! Come on, Don't jinx us!!!

papz · 01-19-2012, 06:17 PM

I'm a very happy man right now... I actually might be nice to the wife when she gets home.

papz · 01-19-2012, 06:21 PM

His name shall now be...

Steve Spag-NOLA

Halo · 01-19-2012, 06:24 PM

This is a big victory for the Saints because I’m pretty sure Spagnuolo is the guy Sean Payton had targeted for this job, probably even before previous coordinator Gregg Williams left for St. Louis and a reunion with Jeff Fisher after the Saints lost in the playoffs.

If you want a picture of a Spagnuolo defense, don’t think too much about the St. Louis team he had been the head coach of since 2009.

Think more of the New York Giants, when Spagnoulo was their defensive coordinator in 2007 and ’08. The Giants won the Super Bowl in the 2007 season. Prior to that, Spagnoulo had a long run as an assistant with the Philadelphia Eagles, who played in four NFC Championship Games during his tenure. Spagnuolo worked for the Eagles from 1999 through 2006.

In short, his defense -- in theory -- is a lot like we’ve seen out of the Giants this postseason. It relies on a lot of pressure from the front four and not much blitzing. Spagnuolo prefers tall/angular cornerbacks that can play man-to-man coverage and also likes playmakers at safety.

How Steve Spagnuolo fits with Saints - NFC South Blog - ESPN

halloween 65 · 01-19-2012, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

How Steve Spagnuolo fits with Saints - NFC South Blog - ESPN

Very good read!! Thanks!!! Should be an interesting training camp this year.

savoyk · 01-19-2012, 06:25 PM

YES!!!!

01-19-2012, 06:13 PM	#1
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Originally Posted by Beastmode I think he's the best option available but still...we need good players. Unless we get a couple of outstanding players I don't see much changing. All those bodies GW sent on blitzes and we seldom got decent pressure. And why is it they can find gems on the offensive side but not defense. Maybe it harder on defense...I don't know. It might just be that GW just didn't know how to best use their potential, although I doubt that is the only reason. Halo likes this.

01-19-2012, 06:15 PM	#2
Byubengal Registered Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Summerville, South Carolina Posts: 44	This has got to be on par with bringing in Sproles last year. I also just read that our DB coach is leaving for JVille. I imagine the "Spagonator" will want to bring in some of his on coaches from the Rams and possibly try and get a few of the Giants players to come over as well. I hear OSI is possibly a free agent this year. Man I never thought I would see the day when coaches and players where kicking in the door to play for the Saints. It is a great time to be a Saints fan and I am going to ride this train until it runs out of steam. Halo, TheKillerBs and Beastmode like this.

01-19-2012, 06:15 PM	#3
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,145	WHO DAT! Halo likes this.

01-19-2012, 06:16 PM	#4
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01-19-2012, 06:22 PM	#5
W. Kovacs 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 514	Originally Posted by saintfan Championship! Dude!! Come on, Don't jinx us!!!

01-19-2012, 06:17 PM	#6
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01-19-2012, 06:21 PM	#7
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01-19-2012, 06:24 PM	#8
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,903 Blog Entries: 45	How Steve Spagnuolo fits with Saints This is a big victory for the Saints because I’m pretty sure Spagnuolo is the guy Sean Payton had targeted for this job, probably even before previous coordinator Gregg Williams left for St. Louis and a reunion with Jeff Fisher after the Saints lost in the playoffs. If you want a picture of a Spagnuolo defense, don’t think too much about the St. Louis team he had been the head coach of since 2009. Think more of the New York Giants, when Spagnoulo was their defensive coordinator in 2007 and ’08. The Giants won the Super Bowl in the 2007 season. Prior to that, Spagnoulo had a long run as an assistant with the Philadelphia Eagles, who played in four NFC Championship Games during his tenure. Spagnuolo worked for the Eagles from 1999 through 2006. In short, his defense -- in theory -- is a lot like we’ve seen out of the Giants this postseason. It relies on a lot of pressure from the front four and not much blitzing. Spagnuolo prefers tall/angular cornerbacks that can play man-to-man coverage and also likes playmakers at safety. How Steve Spagnuolo fits with Saints - NFC South Blog - ESPN

01-19-2012, 07:08 PM	#9
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Originally Posted by Halo How Steve Spagnuolo fits with Saints - NFC South Blog - ESPN Very good read!! Thanks!!! Should be an interesting training camp this year. Halo likes this.

01-19-2012, 06:25 PM	#10
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