The OFFICIAL Welcome Al Golden Thread

[SunsetBengal]

(01-23-2025, 08:09 PM)pally Wrote: Dehner talked with a long-time Notre Dame reporter about Al as a defensive coordinator. One thing stood out to me.  He said with injuries al had to play the Redshirt sophomore, and 1st year freshman...and he expected them to perform and they did.  He added that Al believes that ANY player on an NFL team roster should be ready to play at any time.  So hopefully no more waiting to play someone until he plays like a veteran and then complaining that he never develops.

He said a strength of Al's is player development

I've said for years that everyone that makes it to the NFL has the ability to play, yes there are a few genetically gifted exceptions that stand out above the rest, but for the most part they all come in physically able. Glad to see that the new DC feels like everyone that made the team should be able to play at any moment. I just hope he doesn't get bogged down in the old, unwritten rule of "he who gets paid the most, must play".