Comments on: Mike Nolan named Defensive Coordinator

By: Maggie

Maggie — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:25:37 +0000

There are so many things wrong with the Denver defense that anyone coming in to coach this team is going to have their work cut out for them. The D-line is weak and inconsitent, the secondary looks like a bunch of high school players that are over paid and under conditioned. Not to mention the fact that our SS can’t tackle waffles coming out of toaster without getting burned right and left. I personally don’t have a lot of faith in any part of this new build up as it seems too premature to place any real significance on a coaching staff that will be new to each other and making big decisions in making the player changes that are needed for a solid football team that can get beyond a 9-7 record. McDainels is going to be in for a big surprise in this position and I hope he and Bowlan understand that it’s going to take time for magic to happen if it ever happens at all.

I do think that working on that weak-ass secondary and D-line is a good place to start. As for the linebackers, they just need a reminder that when you make tackles, you actually have to wrap a guy up and not rely on a simple pinball hit and hopes all goes well. Make these dudes earn these paychecks for God sake! I don’t care if we go with a 3-4 or 4-3. Just find soemthing that works and helps us beat teams like the Pats and those cocky Chargers.

Can’t wait for football camp!

By: CJ

CJ — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:02:46 +0000

I love the Champ at safety idea but another transition has to be taking deep thought into signing Julies Peppers Hes announced hes going to be a restricted free agent and will only sign with a 3-4 defense! so go with the 3-4 Nolan and sign a DE who can get after the qaurterback for once. And in the draft i think we need to go with a defensive tackle like BJ Raji and some safety help. but if we switch to champ at safety who will take his place at cb?? Jack williams is still to young and inexperienced if you ask me???????

By: Doyle B

Doyle B — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:50:12 +0000

One things seems to be missing from all this revamped defense talk. Has anyone thought about moving Champ to safety. He is already talked about as one of the best tackiling corners in the league, he consistently is in the top 5 for Denver in that category, so what could he do if he could be involved in more plays from scrimmage? There are some good FA corners available, and the 3-4 would provide more pressure, hence less pressure on the DB’s. I think Suggs or Scott would be the best way to go at LB, with Moss and Dumervil rotating at one outside spot. Draft a NT, a WR to play behind Stokely(until he gets hurt, it’s inevitable), and a safety. Maybe sign Dawkins to teach a young guy how to play. The offense will be amazing, and with a defense that could hold opponents to 17-21 a game would be good enough.

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By: Jordan C

Jordan C — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:21:31 +0000

William Moore has versatility, leadership, triangle numbers, intelligence – a lot to like. However, there’s much better value and depth at safety in rounds 2 and 3 – Rashad Johnson, Sean Smith, Patrick Chung, Emanual Cook, Michael Hamlin, Luis Delmas, to name few, projected in those rounds.

By: Bleeding O&B

Bleeding O&B — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:53:37 +0000

I think drafting or signing a safety has to be top on the list for Nolan. Manual and Mcree were probably the worst dual in the league this past year… I will never forget the draft when we took Askley lelie 5 spots ahead of Ed Reed… what are some safety options? does anyone like this William Moore kid out of Missouri?

I think the Safety position is underated in the draft… Great teams have great safety play

By: Denver1981

Denver1981 — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:52:34 +0000

I agree that Hillis is awesome. I was really concerned when he was hurt. I understand he will be back next year!!!

Talk about an exciting guy to watch!!!!! He makes football fun again!!!

By: Denver1981

Denver1981 — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:48:15 +0000

I think this is all very intersting. What we have here is the “combine” for coaching staff.
Will this realighnment be successful? who knows?
I remeber the bad years and the good years. I would love to see Denver go to the Superbowl again! However, this is a major undertaking and all great ideas take time to develope…I don’t expect much next season. However, I expect a lot better than this season.

My questions are? Where were all the starters? What is with all of the injuries this year? I think the guys that tried to make it happen this year deserve some applause.

We could certainly improve the time mangement on our team. I have seen disasterous time management all season concerning most of the NFL teams.

And lord please give Denver the wisdom to GET RIDE OF OUR FIELD GOAL KICKER!!!!!! What is wrong with that boy?

Of course, the refs were no help this year—perhaps better training or 15/20 vision should be requiered. I have never seen such poor play calling in all my years of watching the game. Well, the seventies weren’t that great either..but I hoped “reffing” had evoloved since then.

Regardless, I am looking forward to next season and to see how my newly developing team does. I welcome the change and hope that the future proves to be a mre winning one.

By: Aerobroncos

Aerobroncos — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:21:30 +0000

jchase, Jordan, and Mr. East lol Thank you guys so much for your encouragement and kind words.

By: Jordan C

Jordan C — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:11:59 +0000

“Mr. East” makes me think of “Miister Aanndersonnn” said very slowly and deliberately by Agent Smith in The Matrix.

Now, channel your inner Hugo Weaving – say it out loud to yourself, “Miister Eeeast”.