tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741247002544514122.post6070182005262142787..comments2023-11-30T04:38:15.760-05:00Comments on Blogskee Wee Wee: In Obie I QuestionJosh Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799905664821010049noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741247002544514122.post-57996758514860260512012-02-04T16:07:43.220-05:002012-02-04T16:07:43.220-05:00I actually liked Chamblin, and maybe his system wo...I actually liked Chamblin, and maybe his system would have eventually worked well, but there was just too much going on in it for the players we had. Cortez said he prefers to rush 4 and keep 8 back. I doubt we'll see defensive ends covering RBs and TEs on passing downs very often.<br /><br />Offensive line is a huge question mark. It was before, and is even more so now that Rottier is gone and we traded a promising player in Dewit. I actually thought Malone was part of the problem, but I now wonder if it was a rookie OC who hadn't quite figured out how to get the blocking schemes aligned with his play designs.<br /><br />I'm not sure Cobourne should have been replaced either, but I do think there will be enough leadership. It just may not be his brand of it. But if we have a coach that expects more accountability, I think that will make up for Cobourne's departure - Bellefeuille was a players' coach but a little too nice at times, and I really think he was starting to lose the respect of his players. With a new sheriff in town, everyone has to prove themselves all over again and that may be the biggest improvement in the team no matter who is still around from 2011.ty_pexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741247002544514122.post-17664775418749441022012-02-03T16:50:40.026-05:002012-02-03T16:50:40.026-05:00As fans we always question the GM. To trust Obie f...As fans we always question the GM. To trust Obie fully, would be stupid, in all honestly.<br /><br />When Obie came, the cupboard was bare, so we upgraded the coaching and the QB.<br /><br />Now, I feel we are doing the same thing. Cortez, although never been a head coach, has the track record, is better than Marcel, who was never successful in any of his previous stops, except UofO. <br /><br />Burris, who played well until Labour day, is better than Glenn, who is a slightly above average QB.<br /><br />Those 2 moves are fine in my books.<br /><br />As for Avon, it stinks getting rid of a team leader but in reality, we are getting a younger RB with bigger potential. If Mallet doesn't come out of the gates flying, there will be a ton of question marks. Honestly though, RB is the least of my concerns. Our O-line needs to be rebuilt and hopefully that gets addressed in 2 weeks.<br /><br />As for Stevie, he ain't going anywhere. I think it's pretty well known that he wasn't used properly. The biggest example of this was when Hickman played for Baggs in the ESF and TSN hilighted Hickman dropping back in coverage. Baggs needs to pin his ears back and go at the QB. The greatest rush ends of all time never covered anyone. Bruce Smith, Jason Taylor, Reggie White, Grover Covington, etc, etc. I don't see him going anywhere.<br /><br />We basically gave Bruce away for nothing, but I hope with that money freed up, we go after Fantuz. <br /><br />Bruce's worth drastically went down with the emergence of Grant, Kelly and Chris Williams. Let's just hope we don't get a sophmore slump from them but we still have Stala, who wasn't even looked at in the second half of the season.<br /><br />All in all, we are in good shape. With a healthy secondary and a new DC, we will be fine on D. 2 solid linemen and a veteran receive and we will be unstopable. <br /><br />Only other thing on the wishlist is a kicker!Pete Petersnoreply@blogger.com