02-19-2019, 04:46 PM
(02-19-2019, 03:56 PM)McC Wrote: We'll just have to agree to disagree on that one. Just the rule changes along since then are highly significant.
Marvin had one of the best defenses ever in 2000 but his role in that gets constantly diminished by the talent level of that defense. Couldn't the same be said for that Denver defense?
The rule changes haven't been so significant that a guy like JDR would be lost. C'mon man. He'd adjust just as other DC's have adjusted. It's not like he's been removed from the game.
2000 Ravens
Ray Lewis: Hall of Fame
Rod Woodson: Hall of Fame
Rob Burnett: 1x pro bowler - 73 career sacks
Mike McCrary: 2x pro bowler - 71 career sacks
Peter Boulware: 4x pro bowler - 70 career sacks
Chris McAlister: 3x pro bowler
Sam Adams: 3x pro bowler
Tony Siragusa: one of the best block eaters in the game
Jamie Sharper: went on to lead the league in tackles with Houston
The Broncos defense was talented, but the 2000 Ravens had one of the best collections of talent in NFL history.
(02-19-2019, 04:01 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I am not one saying that we have to hire some guy with a name I recognize. I know there are always young guys that deserve a shot, but there is generally a consensus around the league regarding which young up-and-comers are good candidates for coordinator or head coach positions. They usually get a few interviews before landing a spot. Problem is the guys we are talking about have not even gotten a sniff from any other team. They are all just guys that Zac has worked with before. He seems to be more interested in being comfortable than hiring guys who might give him a different point of view.
We have a pretty intelligent group of guys on these boards. Not sure why people throw veiled insults about "names" as if our fans here aren't smart enough to know a good candidate from an also-ran. I agree with you on young up and comers. I don't think anyone here would claim Anarumo is an "up and comer" nor is he a proven candidate. He's just another guy that Taylor worked with already.
We can have faith in Taylor and we can also take a "wait and see" approach to all of these hires, but when I objectively look at some of these hires and their current resumes, it's just not impressive.
The training, nutrition, medicine, fitness, playbooks and rules evolve. The athlete does not.
