Mike Nolan
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az jam
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Falcons had a horrible defense for the last several years.
could be personnel though, Nolan is known for being a good defensive mind.
BillsCarnage
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Yup. Interesting choice. Remember how bad Bowles sucked in Philly according to many on this board.
Mike Jurecki @mikejurecki 3s4 seconds ago
.@AdamSchefter reported the Cards have spoken to Mike Nolan. Hearing Nolan could be option if they don’t get LeBeau as the Senior advisor.
.@AdamSchefter reported the Cards have spoken to Mike Nolan. Hearing Nolan could be option if they don’t get LeBeau as the Senior advisor.
iRobot
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Yes, Bowles inherited a tall task when in Philly.
Mike Nolan was a highly coveted defensive minded coach with a family NFL pedigree. He had 6 games with the Baltimore Ravens in which his defense played lights out.. and eventually seemed to get figured out, which never adjusted.
I don't mind the interview but I don't think and sure hope it doesn't change things with Dick Lebeau. His expertise would be invaluable even with Nolan here.
*EDIT Just saw BRR post as I was typing this one. Icky.
Mike Nolan was a highly coveted defensive minded coach with a family NFL pedigree. He had 6 games with the Baltimore Ravens in which his defense played lights out.. and eventually seemed to get figured out, which never adjusted.
I don't mind the interview but I don't think and sure hope it doesn't change things with Dick Lebeau. His expertise would be invaluable even with Nolan here.
*EDIT Just saw BRR post as I was typing this one. Icky.
Mitch
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Why haven't the Cardinals shown any interest in Vic Fangio? Can anyone explain?
kerouac9
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I like Mike Nolan. He was part of a great Baltimore Staff (with Rex Ryan and many others--including Mike Pettine, IIRC), he has head coaching experience, he's flexible (played with a 4-3 defense to suit his personnel in Atlanta even though he's a 3-4 guy).
He coached over Bowles with the Jets as defensive coordinator in 2000.
He coached over Bowles with the Jets as defensive coordinator in 2000.
only things I noticed was jurecki saying they were not looking at him. No explanation. Maybe no ties to BA.
overseascardfan
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+1, look at that defensive roster and no one except Weatherspoon, Moore & Trufant jump out at you and Weatherspoon missed significant time.
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I'd be very happy with Nolan.
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Good coordinator was probably over his head as a coach and sometimes guys like him are better off after they've had their chance as a HC and failed.
Anyone remember Dan Snyders "I don't like vanilla messages" to Mike Nolan?
http://larrybrownsports.com/footbal...like-vanilla-ice-cream-so-says-mike-nolan/792
Shows what a d-bag Snyder is/was.
http://larrybrownsports.com/footbal...like-vanilla-ice-cream-so-says-mike-nolan/792
Shows what a d-bag Snyder is/was.
BillsCarnage
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Ironically, this is how I picture Bowles' first (true) HC stint playing out.
IMO, having a DC with a strong track record is better than trying to groom a younger DC with LeBeau. Especially when you're so close to a SB.
TJ
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I'm cool with Nolan. The reason Atlanta was not a good defensive team was because of lack of talent, not due to lack of coaching. I think Dimitrioff (sp) is vastly overrated of a general manager. Although he acquired Julio Jones, he did so by giving away tons of picks, which could've been used to bolster that defense.
kerouac9
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I dunno. It's hard to blame trading up for Julio Jones, who is one of the 4 or 5 best WRs in the NFL and the driver of that really good offense.
The bigger problem for their D is that they signed Ray Edwards to a big deal to hopefully be their rush end, and he flamed out spectularly.
We are loaded so no worries there.
TJ
Frank Kaminsky is my Hero.
I think Matt Ryan throwing to Roddy White and Harry Douglas is sufficient enough for a good passing attack. Yes, Julio is an amazing talent, but, IMO, that trade really relinquished the possibility of building talent on the defensive side of the ball. Edwards and Kiwanuka (sp) didn't help, either.
For Nolan, coming to AZ would be like a kid going to a candy store when comparing the teams' defensive talents.
Mitch
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MJ now reporting that BA&SK still want to appoint the new DC from within (Bettcher or Rapone) and hire LeBeau or Nolan as senior advisor.
kerouac9
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Maybe for a "good" passing attack, but the offense when Jones is active and healthy is explosive, and has generally been enough to make up for what's been an underwhelming defense and a non-existent running game the last two years.
Keep in mind also that Roddy White just turned 33. Julio Jones turns 26 next month.
Without Jones, Atlanta's offense looks a lot like ours. With Jones, they're an explosive group.
BillsCarnage
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I just don't see the point of bringing Nolan in as a "consultant." He'll get snatched up if they do good and probably get a large chunk of the credit. Lebeau is at the tail end of his career, so he's not likely to get snatched up and would be looked at as a true mentor.
If they were to hire Nolan it should be as the DC. He can still mentor other coaches, but it's his show.
If they were to hire Nolan it should be as the DC. He can still mentor other coaches, but it's his show.
Wasn't he out all or most of 2013? And, look what happened to their offense that season - it stunk.
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The big issue with LeBeau is his scheme will put our strongest players on Defendes - our D line - in a roll of lesser importance much like Horton's scheme did, since it is the same thing. I don't think they want to revert back to the Horton schemes, but rather take Bowles schemes and add to them. For that purpose Nolan is a better fit.
