If we keep Archuletta...

Counter-Tre · 01-21-2007, 02:02 AM

...what would you do with him? If you were Greg Williams, how would you utilize this guy?

GTripp0012 · 01-21-2007, 02:46 AM

Give him a chance to earn his starting job back. If he can't then you cut him loose.

SWFlaSkinsFan · 01-21-2007, 05:54 AM

This goes for every one on Defense, not just Arch ... determine each individual's strengths and weaknesses (football coaching 101!), and then
RE-EVALUATE YOUR SCHEMES TO BEST UTILIZE EACH PLAYERS'S STRENGTHS ... Gee, what a novel idea !!
Watcha' think, Greg ... maybe this could work ??!!

Of course, it helps to have reasonably healthy secondary, but Archuletta's strength is as a physical, "7th or 8th man in the box" kind of "monster back".
So why not think "outside the box" Greg, and create a defensive scheme that utilizes Arch's strength ... who knows, you could even come up with some catchy number reference, like your mentor Buddy Ryan did in Chicago with the '46' Defense. You wanted this kid real bad last off-season, and you got him. Now, get to work and create a defense that allows him, and others, to play to his strengths and succeed. You're one of the highest paid Defensive Coaches in the game ... start makin' like EF Hutton, and "earn it" !!

#56fanatic · 01-21-2007, 09:21 AM

I would definately make GW accountable for bring Arch in here. Its his guy. Hopefully he wont give up on him and let him try to earn his spot back. there is a reason he wanted him here. I would definately use him more to his strength. but I would not try and change his defense completely. The guy had a top 10 D the first two years. He just didn't have the horses this season he has had in the past. I believe giving Arch an offseason to learn and another preseason he can be a valuable player back there with "the man" ST. If they become comfortable with each other, I see them as a great tandum. Like I said, I hope they dont give up on him like they did this season. Especially since they told him and promised to use him a certain way, then kindof backed out of it.

Big C · 01-21-2007, 11:53 AM

if we keep archuleta, we need to use him like what williams envisioned him to do when he signed him...blitz, and blitz often. however, this can only work if we have 2 good corners to man mark, so we shall see if he can blitz often

The Huddle · 01-21-2007, 12:20 PM

As noted above, there really isn't any use for Arch unless we're able to lock down on the corners. It would be nice if Carols Rogers revered his direction (well down the road to Bustville considering where he was picked).

Daseal · 01-21-2007, 12:55 PM

[quote]
This goes for every one on Defense, not just Arch ... determine each individual's strengths and weaknesses (football coaching 101!), and then
RE-EVALUATE YOUR SCHEMES TO BEST UTILIZE EACH PLAYERS'S STRENGTHS ... Gee, what a novel idea !!
Watcha' think, Greg ... maybe this could work ??!![/quote

What do you expect a coordinator to do with a safety that can't ever cover anyone. Doesn't that hurt the position more than anything. No element of surprise from the safety spot at all? Archelletta hasn't done a damn thing since he arrived in DC, and I see nothing that should get him off the bench.

Pocket$ $traight · 01-21-2007, 12:58 PM

Invent the cover 3 (er 2 and a half in Archuletta's case)!

Longtimefan · 01-21-2007, 02:58 PM

How many think that Archuletta's decision to chose his own workout regime during the offseason, as opposed to being at Redskin Park set him back in his preperation for the season?

NM Redskin · 01-21-2007, 03:07 PM

Blitz him!!!! Bring him on running downs to stop the run.

AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace · 01-21-2007, 03:11 PM

you can't just blitz a player every time you bring him into the game...that takes away all of the surprise factor...that's why his complaining never made sense to me, he had to realize that he'd be in coverage some...this is also why we can't find a place for him

dmek25 · 01-21-2007, 08:33 PM

A.A is definitely a better player then matt bowen. i thought bowen had mild sucess while he was here. i still A.A can work here, given the right circumstances

Redskinhog1963 · 01-21-2007, 08:39 PM

hold the door for him when he leaves after cleaning out his locker!

freddyg12 · 01-22-2007, 09:42 AM

Either blitz him, or let him drop into zone coverage in the flats. If he shows some improvement in coverage, let him go 1 on 1 w/tight ends, but if he can't do that, NEVER put him man to man on anybody, including tackle eligible guys. I don't know if AA could cover the Colts' Klecko!

freddyg12 · 01-22-2007, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

Invent the cover 3 (er 2 and a half in Archuletta's case)!

cover 3 has been around

01-21-2007, 02:02 AM	#1
Counter-Tre Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Venice Beach, CA Age: 52 Posts: 345	If we keep Archuletta... ...what would you do with him? If you were Greg Williams, how would you utilize this guy?

01-21-2007, 02:46 AM	#2
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: If we keep Archuletta... Give him a chance to earn his starting job back. If he can't then you cut him loose. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

01-21-2007, 05:54 AM	#3
SWFlaSkinsFan Camp Scrub Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cape Coral, Fl Posts: 9	Re: If we keep Archuletta... This goes for every one on Defense, not just Arch ... determine each individual's strengths and weaknesses (football coaching 101!), and then RE-EVALUATE YOUR SCHEMES TO BEST UTILIZE EACH PLAYERS'S STRENGTHS ... Gee, what a novel idea !! Watcha' think, Greg ... maybe this could work ??!! Of course, it helps to have reasonably healthy secondary, but Archuletta's strength is as a physical, "7th or 8th man in the box" kind of "monster back". So why not think "outside the box" Greg, and create a defensive scheme that utilizes Arch's strength ... who knows, you could even come up with some catchy number reference, like your mentor Buddy Ryan did in Chicago with the '46' Defense. You wanted this kid real bad last off-season, and you got him. Now, get to work and create a defense that allows him, and others, to play to his strengths and succeed. You're one of the highest paid Defensive Coaches in the game ... start makin' like EF Hutton, and "earn it" !!

01-21-2007, 09:21 AM	#4
#56fanatic The Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte NC Age: 50 Posts: 1,801	Re: If we keep Archuletta... I would definately make GW accountable for bring Arch in here. Its his guy. Hopefully he wont give up on him and let him try to earn his spot back. there is a reason he wanted him here. I would definately use him more to his strength. but I would not try and change his defense completely. The guy had a top 10 D the first two years. He just didn't have the horses this season he has had in the past. I believe giving Arch an offseason to learn and another preseason he can be a valuable player back there with "the man" ST. If they become comfortable with each other, I see them as a great tandum. Like I said, I hope they dont give up on him like they did this season. Especially since they told him and promised to use him a certain way, then kindof backed out of it.

01-21-2007, 12:20 PM	#6
The Huddle Camp Scrub Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arrington, Va. Posts: 99	Re: If we keep Archuletta... As noted above, there really isn't any use for Arch unless we're able to lock down on the corners. It would be nice if Carols Rogers revered his direction (well down the road to Bustville considering where he was picked).

01-21-2007, 11:53 AM	#5
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	Re: If we keep Archuletta... if we keep archuleta, we need to use him like what williams envisioned him to do when he signed him...blitz, and blitz often. however, this can only work if we have 2 good corners to man mark, so we shall see if he can blitz often

01-21-2007, 12:55 PM	#7
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: If we keep Archuletta... [quote] This goes for every one on Defense, not just Arch ... determine each individual's strengths and weaknesses (football coaching 101!), and then RE-EVALUATE YOUR SCHEMES TO BEST UTILIZE EACH PLAYERS'S STRENGTHS ... Gee, what a novel idea !! Watcha' think, Greg ... maybe this could work ??!![/quote What do you expect a coordinator to do with a safety that can't ever cover anyone. Doesn't that hurt the position more than anything. No element of surprise from the safety spot at all? Archelletta hasn't done a damn thing since he arrived in DC, and I see nothing that should get him off the bench. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

01-21-2007, 12:58 PM	#8
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 4,261	Re: If we keep Archuletta... Invent the cover 3 (er 2 and a half in Archuletta's case)!

01-21-2007, 02:58 PM	#9
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: If we keep Archuletta... How many think that Archuletta's decision to chose his own workout regime during the offseason, as opposed to being at Redskin Park set him back in his preperation for the season? __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

01-21-2007, 03:07 PM	#10
NM Redskin The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,014	Re: If we keep Archuletta... Blitz him!!!! Bring him on running downs to stop the run. __________________ Despite my solid 40 time and great intangibles I went undrafted AGAIN!

01-21-2007, 03:11 PM	#11
AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fayetteville, NC Age: 39 Posts: 896	Re: If we keep Archuletta... you can't just blitz a player every time you bring him into the game...that takes away all of the surprise factor...that's why his complaining never made sense to me, he had to realize that he'd be in coverage some...this is also why we can't find a place for him

01-21-2007, 08:33 PM	#12
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: If we keep Archuletta... A.A is definitely a better player then matt bowen. i thought bowen had mild sucess while he was here. i still A.A can work here, given the right circumstances __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

01-21-2007, 08:39 PM	#13
Redskinhog1963 Special Teams Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: somewhere on this planet Age: 61 Posts: 178	Re: If we keep Archuletta... hold the door for him when he leaves after cleaning out his locker! __________________ Parcells' legacy with the Cowboys can be framed this way: Instead of joining Tom Landry, Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer as coaches who led them to championships, he leaves lumped with Chan Gailey and Dave Campo. (ESPN QUOTE)

01-22-2007, 09:42 AM	#14
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: If we keep Archuletta... Either blitz him, or let him drop into zone coverage in the flats. If he shows some improvement in coverage, let him go 1 on 1 w/tight ends, but if he can't do that, NEVER put him man to man on anybody, including tackle eligible guys. I don't know if AA could cover the Colts' Klecko!

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