Maybe the strategy for hiring the DC isn't working. I believe these coaches under Payton have been secondary coaches. One thing all these hires have in common is Sean Payton. The first thing he did when he came here was drafting and bringing in CB's because that is the position he likes to attack as a play caller. He's always valued CB's and has spent a high draft pick on the position repeatedly since his arrival. Unfortunately, he can't evaluate defensive talent worth a damn.

Maybe we need a D-line or LB'ers coach to bring a different view of defenses. Someone with a new direction for this defense. Hopefully Jeff Ireland has the eye for defensive talent to give a new DC more ammunition.