Raheem Morris to the Redskins

[Ruhskins]

Looks like more coaching changes for the Redskins...

"Chris Russell @Russellmania980
Hearing that it is likely another coaching staff move will be made tomorrow, but it is not a major name. Stay tuned #Redskins"

[diehardskin2982]

I think this is a good move. I think it is also a major move for if and when Kyle becomes HC. His DC is already on the staff. I wonder if they will go after Hue Jackson to become WR coach. More than likely it will be another young guy or Slowick

[mooby]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

I'm in the same boat as you guys.

I'll second that.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

bingo

Nice. I does enjoy it much when wordplay is brought to the table.

[SFREDSKIN]

Henry Ellard is available.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

The only continuity I have seen on the defensive side of the ball is terrible play from the safeties and corners. I know this may be a stupid thing to say, but the 3-4 switch should not have anything in the secondary, yet they continued to struggle. Despite what other people think, I also think the FS position has suffered since Sean Taylor's passing. I thought Atogwe would be the answer, but obviously injuries have affected his play.

I agree with this. After he passed I was really hoping it wouldn't be the downfall of our excellent safety tandem (seriously, the first half of the '07 season was the best tandem safety play I've ever seen by two Redskins, and it had me convinced Taylor and Landry would be a All Pro duo for years to come) and since then we've seen Doughty, Landry, Moore, and Atogwe at free safety and all of them have been very underwhelming, to say the least.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Henry Ellard is available.

Aaaaaand?

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

For the record, the Tampa Bay Bucs lost their last 10 games this year under Morris' stewardship.

Four losses this year were by 28 points or more.

Bucs gave up 494 points this year - - most in the NFL. The next worst scoring defense gave up 45 points less than the Bucs did.

Many observers believed that the team quit sometime around early December.

For the record the year before he was 10-6 with a team starting 10 rookies. Don't fall victim to the "error of recency". I can't tell why they stunk up the joint this season anymore than I can tell why they didn't the year before...neither means he's great or awful.

[chrisl13]

In all honesty, Morris should have been given at least 1 more season to prove himself. The man led his young team to a 10 win season. Sure they lost 10 straight this past season but it was no more his fault than it was the players who quit on him. So in essence, this guy should still be a head coach. We should be grateful to have him as a position coach.

[Ruhskins]

This is interesting, Morris took over as defensive backs coach in 2007 for the Bucs. The previous year they were ranked 19th in passing defense, when Morris took over they were the #1 passing defense, they were also top 10 in opponent's QB rating, and I top 10 in fewest TDs allowed. Granted, this was still Monte Kiffin's defense, but still this is encouraging.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

This is interesting, Morris took over as defensive backs coach in 2007 for the Bucs. The previous year they were ranked 19th in passing defense, when Morris took over they were the #1 passing defense, they were also top 10 in opponent's QB rating, and I top 10 in fewest TDs allowed. Granted, this was still Monte Kiffin's defense, but still this is encouraging.

I'm always skeptical of NFL YPG rankings, but I checked with my trusted source and that number in 2007 is legit.

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | 2007 DEFENSIVE EFFICIENCY RATINGS

An excellent defensive season against all wide receivers. Mediocre performance by the Tampa DL that year as well:

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | DEFENSIVE LINES 2007

2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Starters, Roster, & Players - Pro-Football-Reference.com

LCB Ronde Barber 32 10 16 1.0 sacks, 2 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered
RCB Phillip Buchanon 27 5 13 0.0 sacks, 3 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered
SS Jermaine Phillips 28 5 15 1.0 sacks, 4 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered
FS Tanard Jackson 22 Rook 16 0.0 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 fumbles recovered

That D also had CB Brian Kelly, CB Sammy Davis, and CB Will Allen (not the Giants guy). A talented, deep group to be sure.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I'm always skeptical of NFL YPG rankings, but I checked with my trusted source and that number in 2007 is legit.

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | 2007 DEFENSIVE EFFICIENCY RATINGS

An excellent defensive season against all wide receivers. Mediocre performance by the Tampa DL that year as well:

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | DEFENSIVE LINES 2007

2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Starters, Roster, & Players - Pro-Football-Reference.com

LCB Ronde Barber 32 10 16 1.0 sacks, 2 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered
RCB Phillip Buchanon 27 5 13 0.0 sacks, 3 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered
SS Jermaine Phillips 28 5 15 1.0 sacks, 4 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered
FS Tanard Jackson 22 Rook 16 0.0 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 fumbles recovered

That D also had CB Brian Kelly, CB Sammy Davis, and CB Will Allen (not the Giants guy). A talented, deep group to be sure.

I am also not a big fan of YPGs, which is why I liked the opponents QB rating ranking and TDs allowed. Glad to see the stats about the Ds performance against WRs. Looks like Morris did a good job with that DBs unit, hopefully he can work his magic with our unit.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

bingo

Well played.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Well played.

Was that posted on the side of a bus? LOL.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Yeah I mean shit gets old I literally don't know what I would do if we won 12 games next year , I probably wouldn't believe it

Cry, those 12 wins include Wild Card, Divisional, and Conference Championships right.