Is This The Short List?

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2013 New Orleans Saints Defensive Coordinator Search: Who Is the Best Choice?
BY JASON BERNOS (FEATURED COLUMNIST) ON JANUARY 28, 2013 2,360

Sean Payton was reinstated on Tuesday. Steve Spagnuolo, in New Orleans Saints gear, was noticeably distant from Payton, Mickey Loomis and Joe Vitt on Wednesday, and then the hammer got dropped on Thursday.

That is a hell of a first 72 hours back in office.

There are two observations you should make from that bold move and the subsequent statements about it. First, if Payton was going to make a move as bold as this a couple days into his reinstatement tells me that he has to already have someone in mind to replace Spags. Secondly, when Payton says "we will take our time in hiring a DC" that just tells me that the person who he has in mind must be on either Baltimore or San Francisco's staff. (Both teams run highly successful 3-4 defenses, which Payton said he was switching to, and their positional coaches will be in high demand for coordinator positions.)

With that in mind, Payton could surprise everyone and choose to go with a relative unknown, or he could grab a veteran coach who has championship experience. Nobody knows what the head coach has in store, but i do know one name it won't be: Triple Snitch Williams.

Let's take a look at the best candidates out there to come in and run the defense that Payton wants. (Hint: It won't be Tampa 2-embracer Lovie Smith or Romeo Crennel, who will make more money NOT coaching in 2013.)

2013 New Orleans Saints Defensive Coordinator Search: Who Is the Best Choice? | Bleacher Report

QBREES9 · 01-29-2013, 03:45 PM

No Romeo, Wherefore Art Thou?

saintfan · 01-29-2013, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

No Romeo, Wherefore Art Thou?

Yeah, he's in there too:

Romeo Crennel, former Kansas City Chiefs head coach

Crennel popped into my head as soon as Payton announced he was switching to a 3-4. He is the ultimate players coach who has had plenty of experience putting out top notch defenses no matter where he was. The numbers might not have always backed that up, but put on a tape of one of his defenses and see if you notice any slack on teams that were subpar.

You don't.

The only problem with Crennel is that he will be making about $6.5 million in 2013 without coaching one practice thanks to the Chiefs. That figure drops to zero if he accepts a job before his contract is "up" with Kansas City. After the year that he had, I would think that he would want to keep his mind focused on new things and not have as much time to dwell on his last year in the NFL.

TheOak · 01-29-2013, 03:49 PM

Why does height always play into things?

Halo · 01-29-2013, 03:50 PM

Give me Tomsula all day long!!!

dizzle88 · 01-29-2013, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

Give me Tomsula all day long!!!

Never knew who tomsula was before reading that and man, the 49ers have the best D line in the league, he could be a real under the radar find if SP wants to hire him

Darren perry should come in and coach the DB's from what he did at Green Bay

I wish SP would make his move, I can't wait to see our improved D

hagan714 · 01-29-2013, 04:55 PM

the reason we are waiting has to be to get permission to talk to a coach from one of the super bowl teams

Tomsula

He could be the guy that Sean Payton is being "patient" for.

Euphoria · 01-29-2013, 04:59 PM

I don't think with this team that you go unknown.

You need a name... you need someone who the D will respect and heard of. This isn't a young team and we need to win now.

44Champs · 01-29-2013, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

I don't think with this team that you go unknown.

You need a name... you need someone who the D will respect and heard of. This isn't a young team and we need to win now.

Didn't we already have that with GW and Spags?

alleycat_126 · 01-29-2013, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I wish SP would make his move, I can't wait to see our improved D

Confusous says "when you water a barren garden it takes some time for you to see flowers and fruit"

Patience my friend Payton at least got the gears turning......

01-29-2013, 03:23 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) 2013 New Orleans Saints Defensive Coordinator Search: Who Is the Best Choice? BY JASON BERNOS (FEATURED COLUMNIST) ON JANUARY 28, 2013 2,360 Sean Payton was reinstated on Tuesday. Steve Spagnuolo, in New Orleans Saints gear, was noticeably distant from Payton, Mickey Loomis and Joe Vitt on Wednesday, and then the hammer got dropped on Thursday. That is a hell of a first 72 hours back in office. There are two observations you should make from that bold move and the subsequent statements about it. First, if Payton was going to make a move as bold as this a couple days into his reinstatement tells me that he has to already have someone in mind to replace Spags. Secondly, when Payton says "we will take our time in hiring a DC" that just tells me that the person who he has in mind must be on either Baltimore or San Francisco's staff. (Both teams run highly successful 3-4 defenses, which Payton said he was switching to, and their positional coaches will be in high demand for coordinator positions.) With that in mind, Payton could surprise everyone and choose to go with a relative unknown, or he could grab a veteran coach who has championship experience. Nobody knows what the head coach has in store, but i do know one name it won't be: Triple Snitch Williams. Let's take a look at the best candidates out there to come in and run the defense that Payton wants. (Hint: It won't be Tampa 2-embracer Lovie Smith or Romeo Crennel, who will make more money NOT coaching in 2013.) 2013 New Orleans Saints Defensive Coordinator Search: Who Is the Best Choice? \| Bleacher Report Attached Thumbnails Last edited by saintfan; 01-29-2013 at 03:38 PM..
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01-29-2013, 03:45 PM	#2
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Is This The Short List? No Romeo, Wherefore Art Thou?

01-29-2013, 03:46 PM	#3
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Is This The Short List? Originally Posted by QBREES9 No Romeo, Wherefore Art Thou? Yeah, he's in there too: Romeo Crennel, former Kansas City Chiefs head coach Crennel popped into my head as soon as Payton announced he was switching to a 3-4. He is the ultimate players coach who has had plenty of experience putting out top notch defenses no matter where he was. The numbers might not have always backed that up, but put on a tape of one of his defenses and see if you notice any slack on teams that were subpar. You don't. The only problem with Crennel is that he will be making about $6.5 million in 2013 without coaching one practice thanks to the Chiefs. That figure drops to zero if he accepts a job before his contract is "up" with Kansas City. After the year that he had, I would think that he would want to keep his mind focused on new things and not have as much time to dwell on his last year in the NFL.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: Is This The Short List? Originally Posted by Halo Give me Tomsula all day long!!! Never knew who tomsula was before reading that and man, the 49ers have the best D line in the league, he could be a real under the radar find if SP wants to hire him Darren perry should come in and coach the DB's from what he did at Green Bay I wish SP would make his move, I can't wait to see our improved D

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Is This The Short List? the reason we are waiting has to be to get permission to talk to a coach from one of the super bowl teams Tomsula He could be the guy that Sean Payton is being "patient" for. Halo and SloMotion like this.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Is This The Short List? I don't think with this team that you go unknown. You need a name... you need someone who the D will respect and heard of. This isn't a young team and we need to win now.

01-29-2013, 05:44 PM	#9
44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	Originally Posted by Euphoria I don't think with this team that you go unknown. You need a name... you need someone who the D will respect and heard of. This isn't a young team and we need to win now. Didn't we already have that with GW and Spags?
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alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Re: Is This The Short List? Originally Posted by dizzle88 I wish SP would make his move, I can't wait to see our improved D Confusous says "when you water a barren garden it takes some time for you to see flowers and fruit" Patience my friend Payton at least got the gears turning...... hagan714 likes this.

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