WHO? Defensive Line Coach

[JC_AZ]

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/01/23/3807856/brentson-buckner-finalizing-deal.html

 

[BullheadCardFan]

After reading that article I have to believe that BA must know something we don't. I am all in on the new coaching staff and hope to see positive results from our team. I can't go all off season thinking negative.

 

[Buckybird]

Lets just hope he knows more about coaching than Mean Joe or Russ Grimm!!! It just seems 98% of former players who were good-great aren't really good teachers at the NFL level.

 

[WarnerHOF]

imo this is a terrible replacement for a guy who developed the best unit on this team

 

[Reddog]

Who know? BA might be a genius. Maybe a guy who was DLinemen for a living and seemed to have some swagger will be a perfect fit for DD and company. And lets not forget he has a Pittsburgh connection.

 

[az jam]

Its BA's call. He is putting coaches in place that he knows. He will be judged by his wins.

 

[juza76]

imo this is a terrible replacement for a guy who developed the best unit on this team

but they were one of the worst defense against the run..28th in nfl..i think cant be the best unit when u allow so much yards on the ground

 

[MoeIsBetter]

I like that they have a guy that has played D-Line. I also like that BA got a guy DD can relate too as well. They did say we'd have a couple coaches on the D-Line as well. Don't think he'll be the only guy working with this bunch.

 

[Totally_Red]

BA worked with this guy at Pittsburgh. He obviously is aware of his work ethic and ability. He does appear to be on the inexperienced side though. If he's the guy I remember being interviewed on NFLN he has a great personality.

 

[JeffGollin]

Three things on face value.

1. He's young.

2. He coached a 3-4

3. He was on the same D-line as Peppers

(Four! Fourth Amongst His Weaponry):

4. If reports are accurate, he'll have a senior guy in Pratt as backup, coaching the pass rush and helping out with the D line.

 

[BigRedRage]

I cant click the link so I still have no idea who we are talking about.

 

[BigRedRage]

This guy? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brentson_Buckner

 

[Totally_Red]

I cant click the link so I still have no idea who we are talking about.

Brentson Buckner, former lineman with the Carolina Panthers and frequent Rich Eisen guest on NFLN when he was still playing.

 

[BigRedRage]

Brentson Buckner, former lineman with the Carolina Panthers and frequent Rich Eisen guest on NFLN when he was still playing.

Wiki report showed me he has some skills as a player, we know BA sought out the super experienced old man so this is likely one of his mentees for now.

 

[Redheart]

but they were one of the worst defense against the run..28th in nfl..i think cant be the best unit when u allow so much yards on the ground

Carefull about using any facts to knock the Horton-defense.

Regardless of the defensive stats; it was the offense's fault for being so putrid.

This coaching sweep sure will make for some nice side-stories to watch around the league.

 

[BIGDADDY_REDBIRD]

Good Hire! Buckner will have the D-Line prepared, focused, and Physical.

 

[Totally_Red]

Wiki report showed me he has some skills as a player, we know BA sought out the super experienced old man so this is likely one of his mentees for now.

Yeah, this guy has a fantastic outgoing personality. It's a good combination of youthful enthusiasm combined with Pratt's veteran old-school savvy.

 

[jf-08]

Didn't we hire a D-Line consultant as well? Hopefully he can work with Buckner to really solidify the D-Line techniques.

 

[BigRedRage]

Didn't we hire a D-Line consultant as well? Hopefully he can work with Buckner to really solidify the D-Line techniques.

some old guy thats been coaching since 1963

 

[az jam]

some old guy thats been coaching since 1963

Don't make fun of us old guys.

 

[BigRedRage]

Don't make fun of us old guys.

im not!

 

[GuernseyCard]

some old guy thats been coaching since 1963

The term is 'mature and wise".

 

[BigRedRage]

The term is 'mature and wise".

hes so old he owes jesus money

 

[GuernseyCard]

hes so old he owes jesus money

Jesus wasn't into the money lending business, if you recall.

 

[DoTheDew]

Buckner was a very good DT for the Panthers. We'll see how good a coach he is, but I think it's important to have a good mix of young talent and experienced coaches.

In Buckner, we get a guy who's only 7 years removed from playing in the NFL, so he can still relate to guys like Dockett.