Jim O'Neil is Frisco's Problem at DC

[MoFlo]

https://twitter.com/CoachingBuzz/status/430770114758049792

 

[NorthCoastBias]

https://twitter.com/CoachingBuzz/status/430770114758049792

From his Hawaii profile:

Children: Teisa, Teivis, Teilor, Teitum, Teimana, Teiyana, and Teinia.

:chuckles:

Also, dude was a high school defensive coordinator six years ago. This is his first NFL job. Just interesting to note.

 

[Norm]

From his Hawaii profile:

Children: Teisa, Teivis, Teilor, Teitum, Teimana, Teiyana, and Teinia.

:chuckles:

Also, dude was a high school defensive coordinator six years ago. This is his first NFL job. Just interesting to note.

I just hope he gets our guys to play as a teim.................................see that? wit, we got a keeper guys

 

[Smooth]

Listening to this press conference, I can't stress enough how refreshing to hear these guys talk about adapting to their players, putting them in situations they're comfortable in, etc and not about their "systems"...

In today's NFL, coaches who play to their players strengths and can adapt are the ones who have the most success...

 

[AZ_]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Cleveland Browns have hired former longtime <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Syracuse&amp;src=hash">#Syracuse</a> asst George DeLeone as asst OL coach.</p>&mdash; Bruce Feldman (@BFeldmanCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/BFeldmanCBS/statuses/431459054213267456">February 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[AZ_]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kyle Shanahan today: &quot;Robert and I, through a very tough time, we managed to keep our relationship&quot; <a href="http://t.co/rHj8NBPSKf">http://t.co/rHj8NBPSKf</a></p>&mdash; Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) <a href="https://twitter.com/dcsportsbog/statuses/431510307928694784">February 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Kyle Shanahan discusses his relationship with RGIII
BY DAN STEINBERG

Kyle Shanahan and the two other new Cleveland Browns coordinators met with reporters on Thursday, holding a joint news conference that lasted nearly 30 minutes. Shanahan fielded the most questions of the three, and several of his answers pertained directly to the four years he spent in Washington.

Most germane, perhaps, was the penultimate question, which dealt with the challenges of coaching a high-profile quarterback, and Shanahan’s relationship with Robert Griffin III.

“Robert and I had two years together,” Shanahan said. “We did a lot of real good things together. I’m very proud of that first year. I think he arguably had one of the best years in NFL history for a rookie quarterback. I enjoyed coaching him. It challenged me, because I had to do some things that I hadn’t done before, so I had to look at tape in a different way and try to put some different things in. And I think that improved myself. I’m able to see the game a little differently. I was able to do some things with Robert that I hadn’t been able to do with other quarterbacks, and that was really fun to do."

“That injury and going into that second year, it was a challenge,” Shanahan continued. “Anytime you go through a 3-13 season, it’s tough. And Robert and I always had a great relationship. I enjoyed coaching him. Anytime you go through a 3-13 season, it is a challenge. It’s a challenge on your relationship, it’s a challenge with everybody in the building. You’ve got to deal with a lot of stuff, a lot of negativity. And the thing I learned going through that — especially with a high-profile guy — there’s a lot more stuff that comes out.

“And a thing that I always did with him — and that we did with each other — is when stuff would come out, we’d address it,” Shanahan said. “You know, we’d get into our room, we’d talk about it and make sure we felt good about it. And I think Robert and I, through a very tough time, we managed to keep our relationship through the year. I’m not gonna say it was easy. Nothing’s easy when you go through something like that. But I do believe going through it, Robert and I, in the long run, it’ll make both of us better. It’s something that is a challenge, and I do believe going through that, as hard as it was, will help me. And I think when it’s all said and done and Robert and I look back on it, I’m really appreciative of some of the stuff he did for me. And I really believe he’ll be appreciative of some of the stuff I did for him.”

Shanahan also dealt with the Washington years when asked about the prospect of getting out from under his father’s shadow.

“I’m looking forward to it,” the younger Shanahan said. “I think it’s gonna be nice when I hear the head coach’s last name and ‘S’ isn’t always tagged to the end of it – the Shanahans. So I’m looking forward to that part. But I’ve worked a lot of years in the NFL. I started out my career away from my dad. That was always a goal of mine, to prove myself before I ever coached with my dad….I thought that I HAD proved myself. And it was something I always wanted to do in my life — I wanted to coach with my dad at one time. I enjoyed it. We went through some ups and downs, but it’s something I wouldn’t take back for anything. Excited to move on and be done with that part of my life, but I think it made me better, and it’s something I’m glad that I did.”

Shanahan also discussed the Cleveland quarterbacks, the pistol formation, the zone-read, his fellow assistants and a bunch of other topics.

Shanny Presser Link:
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[AZ_]

The 5:00 minute mark when the media guy can barely get out the question about "getting out of his dad's shadow" despite not beginning his career as OC under his dad. Classic Cleveland media.

 

[EdMonix11]

[video=youtube;1L54GPjglO0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L54GPjglO0[/video]

Figured I'd post this video here so you guys can familiarize yourselves with some zone blocking schemes-- it's Alex Gibbs breaking down video. For those who don't know, Alex Gibbs is kinda the father of the zone blocking scheme and perfected it with Mike Shanahan, Terrell Davis, and Broncos. He followed Kyle to the Texans for a year before Pete Carroll scooped him up for the Seahawks. He retired but rejoined the Broncos this year as a consultant. Safe to say Kyle Shanahan learned from the best.

 

[WellYouNeednt]

[video=youtube;1L54GPjglO0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L54GPjglO0[/video]

Figured I'd post this video here so you guys can familiarize yourselves with some zone blocking schemes-- it's Alex Gibbs breaking down video. For those who don't know, Alex Gibbs is kinda the father of the zone blocking scheme and perfected it with Mike Shanahan, Terrell Davis, and Broncos. He followed Kyle to the Texans for a year before Pete Carroll scooped him up for the Seahawks. He retired but rejoined the Broncos this year as a consultant. Safe to say Kyle Shanahan learned from the best.

Best quotes in that video: "I dont like the left tackles technique on that one - he needs to get his fat ass moving better then that."

"This makes me sick, he cannot wait that long to make the cut. You know when he got to the side line i ripped his nuts."

I love this guy.

 

[col63onel]

[video=youtube;1L54GPjglO0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L54GPjglO0[/video]

Figured I'd post this video here so you guys can familiarize yourselves with some zone blocking schemes-- it's Alex Gibbs breaking down video. For those who don't know, Alex Gibbs is kinda the father of the zone blocking scheme and perfected it with Mike Shanahan, Terrell Davis, and Broncos. He followed Kyle to the Texans for a year before Pete Carroll scooped him up for the Seahawks. He retired but rejoined the Broncos this year as a consultant. Safe to say Kyle Shanahan learned from the best.

The beauty of this is how fanatical Gibbs is about the backside cutting. There were plays where the backside DLineman was 10 yards from the hole, but Gibbs still criticized them for not getting their guy on the ground. At the 2:30 mark, the LG fails to cut the LB, and probably costs the RB a TD on that play.

Another key play is at the 1:50 mark. The Bills have their end man crash inside and the ILB scrapes to the outside. The Broncos adjust to this perfectly. Gibbs mentions that it takes ALOT of practice to be able to pull that off so seamlessly.

 

[AZ_]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Per source, Toledo LBs / special teams coordinator Stan Watson is joining the Cleveland Browns’ staff <a href="http://t.co/sNnVtycOD5">http://t.co/sNnVtycOD5</a></p>&mdash; FootballScoop Staff (@footballscoop) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballscoop/statuses/436525738657722369">February 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>With the Browns, sources tell us Watson’s role will be assistant special teams coordinator <a href="http://t.co/sNnVtycOD5">http://t.co/sNnVtycOD5</a></p>&mdash; FootballScoop Staff (@footballscoop) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballscoop/statuses/436526962203308032">February 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Stan Watson Bio
Courtesy: Toledo Athletics
Release: 02/07/2012
Stan Watson is in his first season on the Rockets' staff. He will coach outside linebackers and serve as the special teams coordinator.

Stan Watson spent the last four seasons as an assistant at Bowling Green, coaching the outside linebackers in 2011 after spending two years coaching the cornerbacks. He served as a graduate assistant for the defense in 2008.

This past season, Watson mentored BooBoo Gates and Keith Morgan at the rover position. Combined, the duo recorded 108 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions and seven pass break-ups. Gates saw the majority of playing time, finishing second on the team with 73 tackles.

While coaching cornerbacks in 2010, Watson broke in two new starters at the position in Cameron Truss and Aunre' Davis. Truss made eight starts, finishing the year with two interceptions and a team-high seven pass breakups. Davis, who filled in for Truss at times, recovered a fumble in his first career start.

In 2009, Watson led an inexperienced cornerback group that helped the Falcon pass defense rank fourth in the MAC, allowing just 204.0 yards per game through the air. Cornerback Roger Williams led the team in interceptions with four, while Adrien Spencer returned an interception 64 yards for a touchdown in his first career start.

Prior to arriving at Bowling Green, Watson spent three years at Emory & Henry College, where he was the defensive coordinator for all three years. He was also responsible for the secondary in 2007 and the linebackers in 2005-2006.

Watson also coached at Mount Union, his alma mater, where he worked alongside Campbell for one season. In 2003, he coached the linebackers and a year later he was responsible for the defensive line. The 2004 staff included Campbell as the Purple Raiders' offensive coordinator.

Watson was part of four national championship teams (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002) as a player at Mount Union. He was a three-time all-conference first-team selection at outside linebacker, earning All-American status in 2002 by the Football Gazette and Hewlett Packard. Watson and Campbell were teammates from 1999-2002.

Watson and his wife Stephanie have two children, Addison and Ross.

Stan Watson's Coaching Experience
2011 Bowling Green - Outside Linebackers
2009-10 Bowling Green - Cornerbacks
2008 Bowling Green - Graduate Assistant
2007 Emory & Henry College - Defensive Coordinator/Secondary
2005-06 Emory & Henry College - Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
2004 Mount Union - Defensive Line
2003 Mount Union - Linebackers

 

[DJTJ]

If getting Watson means drafting BooBoo Gates, I'll probably cream my pants.

 

[AZ_]

PFF took a closer look at the Kyle Shanahan scheme:

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<td colspan="5" width="180"><strong>General</strong></td>
<td colspan="3" width="140"><strong>Passing</strong></td>
<td colspan="4" width="181"><strong>% of Targets by position</strong></td>
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<tr>
<td height="19"><strong>Year</strong></td>
<td><strong>G</strong></td>
<td><strong>Pass%</strong></td>
<td><strong>Run%</strong></td>
<td><strong>YPG</strong></td>
<td><strong>TD/G</strong></td>
<td><strong>Comp%</strong></td>
<td><strong>aDOT</strong></td>
<td><strong>Sack%</strong></td>
<td><strong>Wide</strong></td>
<td><strong>Slot</strong></td>
<td><strong>IL</strong></td>
<td><strong>Back</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="19">2008</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>60%</td>
<td>40%</td>
<td>397</td>
<td>2.3</td>
<td>73%</td>
<td>7.8</td>
<td>5.8%</td>
<td>43%</td>
<td>21%</td>
<td>18%</td>
<td>18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="19">2009</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>61%</td>
<td>39%</td>
<td>393</td>
<td>2.6</td>
<td>75%</td>
<td>8.1</td>
<td>4.4%</td>
<td>45%</td>
<td>20%</td>
<td>15%</td>
<td>19%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="19">2010</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>67%</td>
<td>33%</td>
<td>357</td>
<td>1.9</td>
<td>63%</td>
<td>8.8</td>
<td>7.3%</td>
<td>37%</td>
<td>22%</td>
<td>20%</td>
<td>22%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="19">2011</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>62%</td>
<td>38%</td>
<td>358</td>
<td>1.7</td>
<td>64%</td>
<td>9.3</td>
<td>6.5%</td>
<td>40%</td>
<td>26%</td>
<td>14%</td>
<td>20%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="19">2012</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>53%</td>
<td>47%</td>
<td>388</td>
<td>2.8</td>
<td>69%</td>
<td>8.7</td>
<td>7.2%</td>
<td>45%</td>
<td>28%</td>
<td>12%</td>
<td>15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="19">2013</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>63%</td>
<td>37%</td>
<td>389</td>
<td>2.1</td>
<td>62%</td>
<td>8.8</td>
<td>6.5%</td>
<td>48%</td>
<td>26%</td>
<td>13%</td>
<td>12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="19">Total</td>
<td>97</td>
<td>61%</td>
<td>39%</td>
<td>380</td>
<td>2.2</td>
<td>69%</td>
<td>8.7</td>
<td>7.2%</td>
<td>43%</td>
<td>24%</td>
<td>15%</td>
<td>18%</td>
</tr>
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</table>

Scanning over Shanahan’s last six seasons as a play-caller, one should really stand out as an outlier: 2012. The Redskins’ offense was pretty good during Robert Griffin III’s rookie season, allowing Shanahan to call a lot of runs. Otherwise, we see a lot of consistencies across the board. Shanahan calls pass about 62 percent of the team, which is just above league average. Although his offenses tend to underwhelm in terms of touchdown production, they’ve been above average in the yardage department six consecutive years.

There’s not much we can learn from Shanahan’s target distributions except that he’s relatively balanced. He leaned away from slot receivers in order to favor in-line tight ends a few years back (most of which came while under Kubiak in Houston), but shied away from that in Washington. Targets have been at a premium to running backs the past two seasons, but that was with Alfred Morris handling most of the backfield snaps.

Shanahan has utilized the ‘11’ package on 41 percent of his play-calls over the past six seasons. In fact, that number has been between 44 percent and 47 percent each of the past four years. That aligns him near league average. Last year in Washington, he used ‘12’ personnel a career-high 28 percent of the time.

 

[AZ_]

 

[chrisrich91]

Absolutely hate that we're gonna lose this guy. Such a great OC for a young QB prospect. But we wasted our year of him with bum ass Hoyer and Manziel instead of Teddy..