How Will Spagnuolo Fit With Saints?

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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

|Mitch| · 01-19-2012, 07:53 PM

I wonder what players on the defense will stay and those unlucky enough to be sent packing?

Byubengal · 01-19-2012, 08:06 PM

I have to agree with article. The "Spagonator" runs a different type of "D". I don't think we have the guys up front to get the pressure he likes to put on the offense. Some of the young guys we have can possibly be "coached up". But I think he will try and get some guys from the Giants and the Rams, who are young and played under him for a year or two. He can bring them in and possibly work them into the system. If anything it will push the existing guys to "get it" or move on.

QBREES9 · 01-19-2012, 08:26 PM

I think Coach Payton said something like this to Gregg Williams.

I'm not going to fire you. But if your buddy Jeff Fisher gets a head coaching job I suggest you go !

Welcome aboard Coach Spagnoulo. You do have big shoes to fill. He ( Gregg Williams ) did help bring us a Super Bowl.

saintsfan1976 · 01-19-2012, 09:17 PM

Sounds like Jenkins, Greer and Vilma are the only safe bets to return in 2012.

QBREES9 · 01-19-2012, 09:31 PM

Or the question how will the Saints fit with Spagnoulo.

st thomas · 01-19-2012, 10:54 PM

i think spags will rejuvenate this defense that gw just frankly tired out and other teams figured out.

The Dude · 01-20-2012, 02:21 AM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

I wonder what players on the defense will stay and those unlucky enough to be sent packing?

In all honesty there is not one player on defense I would be upset about letting go. Not one. Please name one player that could not be upgraded for the same amount of money if not less.

FinSaint · 01-20-2012, 06:10 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

In all honesty there is not one player on defense I would be upset about letting go. Not one. Please name one player that could not be upgraded for the same amount of money if not less.

Tom Johnson

neugey · 01-20-2012, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

In all honesty there is not one player on defense I would be upset about letting go. Not one. Please name one player that could not be upgraded for the same amount of money if not less.

Keep Greer. Williams put him on an island with all the blitzing we did and he held up quite well. Was great in run support too.

01-19-2012, 07:35 PM	#1
Threaded by saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5 Rating: (0 votes - average) 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 Attached Thumbnails
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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	I think Coach Payton said something like this to Gregg Williams. I'm not going to fire you. But if your buddy Jeff Fisher gets a head coaching job I suggest you go ! Welcome aboard Coach Spagnoulo. You do have big shoes to fill. He ( Gregg Williams ) did help bring us a Super Bowl.
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,064	Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| I wonder what players on the defense will stay and those unlucky enough to be sent packing? In all honesty there is not one player on defense I would be upset about letting go. Not one. Please name one player that could not be upgraded for the same amount of money if not less.
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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Originally Posted by The Dude In all honesty there is not one player on defense I would be upset about letting go. Not one. Please name one player that could not be upgraded for the same amount of money if not less. Tom Johnson

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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,877 Blog Entries: 13	Originally Posted by The Dude In all honesty there is not one player on defense I would be upset about letting go. Not one. Please name one player that could not be upgraded for the same amount of money if not less. Keep Greer. Williams put him on an island with all the blitzing we did and he held up quite well. Was great in run support too.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	I wonder what players on the defense will stay and those unlucky enough to be sent packing?

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Byubengal Registered Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Summerville, South Carolina Posts: 44	I have to agree with article. The "Spagonator" runs a different type of "D". I don't think we have the guys up front to get the pressure he likes to put on the offense. Some of the young guys we have can possibly be "coached up". But I think he will try and get some guys from the Giants and the Rams, who are young and played under him for a year or two. He can bring them in and possibly work them into the system. If anything it will push the existing guys to "get it" or move on.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,049 Blog Entries: 3	Sounds like Jenkins, Greer and Vilma are the only safe bets to return in 2012.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Or the question how will the Saints fit with Spagnoulo.

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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	i think spags will rejuvenate this defense that gw just frankly tired out and other teams figured out.