How Will Spagnuolo Fit With Saints?

saintfan · 01-19-2012, 07:35 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

|Mitch| · 01-19-2012, 07:53 PM

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

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.

Danno · 01-20-2012, 08:12 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.

Galette
Martez
Dunbar
Greer
Robinson
Patrick
Jenkins
Jordan
Amaya
Quddus
Bussey

halloween 65 · 01-20-2012, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Galette
Martez
Dunbar
Greer
Robinson
Patrick
Jenkins
Jordan
Amaya
Quddus
Bussey

All the young bulls, although I think Quaddus gives Jenkins a run for his money at safety this year.

Danno · 01-20-2012, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

All the young bulls, although I think Quaddus gives Jenkins a run for his money at safety this year.

Yep, I'm excited to see how many of them develop.

The disappointments this year were mostly the stop-gap vets and aging players like Smith, Rogers, Shanle, Vilma, McBride and to a lesser extent Franklin. Franklin was pretty good versus the run.

FinSaint · 01-20-2012, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Galette
Martez
Dunbar
Greer
Robinson
Patrick
Jenkins
Jordan
Amaya
Quddus
Bussey

I'd also add....

Casillas
Humber
Johnson
Romeus
Charleston (with some reservations)

joker-saint · 01-20-2012, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Galette
Martez
Dunbar
Greer
Robinson
Patrick
Jenkins
Jordan
Amaya
Quddus
Bussey

I couldn't have chosen them better. I still feel like will smith should stay though. He has provided constant pressure on the edge which would open up opportunities for either himself or jenkins to pressure the quarterback. Ellis hasn't done crap since the championship and should be traded while he still has value. He kind of reminds me of. It Norman Hand when he was finished with the Saints. It would be nice to get somebody like Clay Matthews in that position. Who is available?

01-19-2012, 07:35 PM	#1
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	How Will Spagnuolo Fit 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 Attached Thumbnails
	C'mon Man...

01-20-2012, 02:21 AM	#3
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	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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01-20-2012, 06:10 AM	#4
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	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

01-20-2012, 07:34 AM	#5
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,819 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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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	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. Galette Martez Dunbar Greer Robinson Patrick Jenkins Jordan Amaya Quddus Bussey saintfan, joker-saint and halloween 65 like this.

01-19-2012, 07:53 PM	#2
\|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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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 Danno Galette Martez Dunbar Greer Robinson Patrick Jenkins Jordan Amaya Quddus Bussey All the young bulls, although I think Quaddus gives Jenkins a run for his money at safety this year.

01-20-2012, 08:32 AM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Originally Posted by halloween 65 All the young bulls, although I think Quaddus gives Jenkins a run for his money at safety this year. Yep, I'm excited to see how many of them develop. The disappointments this year were mostly the stop-gap vets and aging players like Smith, Rogers, Shanle, Vilma, McBride and to a lesser extent Franklin. Franklin was pretty good versus the run. FinSaint likes this.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by Danno Galette Martez Dunbar Greer Robinson Patrick Jenkins Jordan Amaya Quddus Bussey I'd also add.... Casillas Humber Johnson Romeus Charleston (with some reservations)

01-20-2012, 06:31 PM	#10
joker-saint 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 382 Blog Entries: 12	Originally Posted by Danno Galette Martez Dunbar Greer Robinson Patrick Jenkins Jordan Amaya Quddus Bussey I couldn't have chosen them better. I still feel like will smith should stay though. He has provided constant pressure on the edge which would open up opportunities for either himself or jenkins to pressure the quarterback. Ellis hasn't done crap since the championship and should be traded while he still has value. He kind of reminds me of. It Norman Hand when he was finished with the Saints. It would be nice to get somebody like Clay Matthews in that position. Who is available?