hagan714

As pointed in many threads Spags is our new DC. Look at the guys history he is not the guy to come in and rebuild the defenses. He excels at getting the most out of the players he has and adding a few players to the mix. I am not saying he can not draft quality players he has picked a few in the early rounds. It is in the later round you have to scratch your heads.

Aaron Ross,Kenny Phillips

So draft grading maybe an issue here. I am hoping the scouts get there say here.

Spags has never really stuck around any one place too long.

Coaching career

Philadelphia Eagles - 1999, serving as linebackers and defensive backs coach. He remained there for eight years, learning Jim Johnson's defensive philosophy. It was under Johnson that Spagnuolo cultivated his trademark look, Goatee and buzz cut.


New York Giants - 2007 - 2009 DC Architect of the aggressive defensive strategy. remember he found Justin Tuck sitting on the bench as a under utilized backup.



St. Louis Rams - 2009 - 2012 He was fired on January 2, 2012 after finishing the season 2-14, Spagnuolo had a 10-38 overall record in his three seasons in St. Louis. But he proved he knew how to draft players.


He knows how to improve defenses in the shortest way possible. With the Players he has.

Coaching philosophy

Spagnuolo uses a 4–3 base defense with a heavy emphasis on multiple blitz packages, including corner and safety blitzes. While defensive coordinator of the New York Giants, he often used a smaller defensive line, with three or even four defensive ends to further pressure the quarterback.
Steve Spagnuolo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

What players do not fit into the mix?

Harper by most seems to be the odd man out by most. But we have nothing to replace him with. I have not seen enough of the backups to see a move made here without a replacement already in the wings. Harper needs an hour after practice everyday on the jug machine.

LB is an issue that has not gone away. the funny thing here we need a starter or two to step up. Our LB corp is loaded with quality backup players.

DL is the same issue as LB. We need quality starters to step up at DT. DE is interesting but far from comfortable when talking cuts and trades here.

So which players do we see on the bench as hidden gems in Spags eyes?

Where do you think Spags will look to for more talent? Trade Draft FA?

"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins