01-02-2016, 03:04 PM
(01-02-2016, 12:13 PM)Aquapod770 Wrote: Meh, I've not been too impressed with Paulie G and his play calling. I feel like the success of our defense has more to do with talent and experience than him.
I think some people just don't like Paulie because he's not Zimmer. Dunlap, Nelson and Pacman are having career years. Maybe even Peko.
He really can't succeed in the eyes of some. If the D fails, it's his fault. If they succeed, it all thanks to the talent.
Not saying this is you, but when a defense plays this well, I tend to give some credit to the coach.
1st in points allowed
11th in yards allowed
6th in passer rating allowed
7th in rush yards allowed
3rd in INTs
4th in sacks
I know some people look at last year when Atkins wasn't himself, MJ wasn't here, Burfict barely played, etc. But was it really fair to judge Paulie on that? It was a transition year, his first as a DC, and he was missing the 2 most important pieces of the defense. Even in that season, the D wasn't bad really. Now it's fantastic. So I have no problem giving him some credit. Especially with so many guys having career years.
The training, nutrition, medicine, fitness, playbooks and rules evolve. The athlete does not.
