Looks like Spagnuolo [favorite for] DC

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Former Giants’ DC and HC Steve Spagnuolo has emerged as the favorite to replace Bob Sutton as the Chiefs’ defensive coordinator, per sources.

Spagnuolo and Andy Reid worked together in Philadelphia, share the same agent and have a mutual respect for each other’s work.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 23, 2019

The #Chiefs are hiring Steve Spagnuolo as their new defensive coordinator, sources say. The former #Giants DC and interim HC/#Rams HC began his NFL coaching career as an #Eagles assistant under Andy Reid. Now rejoins Big Red in KC.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 24, 2019

[Sure-Oz]

@MySportsUpdate: #Cowboys defensive play-caller Kris Richard says he will remain on the #Cowboys coaching staff next season. He took three head-coaching interviews during this year's cycle [MIA, NYJ, TB].

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

@MySportsUpdate: #Cowboys defensive play-caller Kris Richard says he will remain on the #Cowboys coaching staff next season. He took three head-coaching interviews during this year's cycle [MIA, NYJ, TB].

It was obvious from day one that he wasn't going to be the DC here.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by The Franchise

Scheme isn't going to matter unless the new DC can get these ****s to tackle and actually do the job that each is assigned.

Exactly, that’s why I said scheme/coaching.

[chiefforlife]

The longer this goes, the less I think its going to be Spags.
This is a huge hire and I hope they look at ALL options. Get it right, get a staff in place that like the offensive side has people in line for promotions.

I do like the idea of switching to a 4-3 base but like many people have said, most of the time Ds arent running out of their base D anyway.

[saphojunkie]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

@MySportsUpdate: #Cowboys defensive play-caller Kris Richard says he will remain on the #Cowboys coaching staff next season. He took three head-coaching interviews during this year's cycle [MIA, NYJ, TB].

Practice round for the real interviews next year.

[Hoover]

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

Practice round for the real interviews next year.

Why wouldn't he just take a DC job on a playoff team like the Chiefs.

I'd go after him.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Hoover

Why wouldn't he just take a DC job on a playoff team like the Chiefs.

I'd go after him.

1. The Cowboys can block the interview.
2. Why the **** would he? He knows the players in Dallas and he knows what he has. Yeah, you can sit here and claim that everyone wants to jump in with Mahomes....but why would you take a lateral movement where you don't know what you have or what you're going to have for the upcoming season. Plus the transition from the 3-4 to the 4-3 is going to take a little bit of time.

[saphojunkie]

Originally Posted by chiefforlife

The longer this goes, the less I think its going to be Spags.
This is a huge hire and I hope they look at ALL options. Get it right, get a staff in place that like the offensive side has people in line for promotions.

I do like the idea of switching to a 4-3 base but like many people have said, most of the time Ds arent running out of their base D anyway.

Yeah, but - as I understand it, and someone correct me - the coverage packages affect number of LB to DB. If you're a base 3-4 front you might go to a 3-3-5 for nickel or 3-2-6 for dime.

In a 4-3, that becomes a 4-2-5.

So, your down linemen don't change, and because your pass rushers on the edge aren't affected by the coverage change, their job remains consistent.

Additionally, your base front is going to greatly affect the job description of your down linemen, who can be there to occupy blockers for the four playmakers in your linebacking unit, or they can penetrate and disrupt, because there is another DL there to maintain gap integrity.

But don't take my word for it. This is a lot of me regurgitating what I've read/heard a lot of other - more knowledgeable posters saying.

[saphojunkie]

Originally Posted by Hoover

Why wouldn't he just take a DC job on a playoff team like the Chiefs.

I'd go after him.

Cowboys were in the playoffs... I don't understand.

[bowener]

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

Yeah, but - as I understand it, and someone correct me - the coverage packages affect number of LB to DB. If you're a base 3-4 front you might go to a 3-3-5 for nickel or 3-2-6 for dime.

In a 4-3, that becomes a 4-2-5.

So, your down linemen don't change, and because your pass rushers on the edge aren't affected by the coverage change, their job remains consistent.

Additionally, your base front is going to greatly affect the job description of your down linemen, who can be there to occupy blockers for the four playmakers in your linebacking unit, or they can penetrate and disrupt, because there is another DL there to maintain gap integrity.

But don't take my word for it. This is a lot of me regurgitating what I've read/heard a lot of other - more knowledgeable posters saying.

I'm not old enough to remember the schemes or the games, but can you or somebody else explain or tell me about Marty's defenses with DT that used him in the "Falcon" position? Was that a 3-4 with DT as nearly a fully dedicated pass rusher (essentially making 4 down linemen)? Or were they a 4-3 and essentially had 5 down linemen where DT blitzed nearly every play?

[Gravedigger]

Richard has probably been given some sort of wink wink nudge nudge like McDaniels in NE. That if Jason Garrett doesn't produce, then Jerry will hire within to keep comradery.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

@MySportsUpdate: #Cowboys defensive play-caller Kris Richard says he will remain on the #Cowboys coaching staff next season. He took three head-coaching interviews during this year's cycle [MIA, NYJ, TB].

That makes me sad. oh well

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Bowser

If those are the two choices, I'm going with Spags. I base that on nothing else than how Andy devotes his time to Mahomes when the defense is on the field, and Spags has been a HC and can effectively manage the defense without Andy standing over his shoulder.

Mike Smith only scares me because he's spent most of his time in the Ryan scheme. He's young enough that he may not necessarily be married to a scheme. But if we're going young I'd rather go with someone who's experienced in a scheme thats working. An option I hadn't considered is hiring spagnuolo and using Mike Smith as a senior assistant. If we hire spagnuolo, I want him with a right hand man who can keep him somewhat in check and pushes him to innovate.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by chiefforlife

The longer this goes, the less I think its going to be Spags.
This is a huge hire and I hope they look at ALL options. Get it right, get a staff in place that like the offensive side has people in line for promotions.

I do like the idea of switching to a 4-3 base but like many people have said, most of the time Ds arent running out of their base D anyway.

I agree.

[The Franchise]

If I had to guess.....it’s going to be Mike Smith. We’ll stay with 3-4 and have another defensive draft. They’ll preach that the defense just needs experience and how all of the players like Smith.