Green Monday: Capers Joins the Packers
by Rafael Vela on Jan 19, 2009 3:33 AM CST
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Longtime assistant and former Panthers and Texans head man Dom Capers has taken the defensive coordinator post with the Green Bay Packers, according to the Green Bay Post Gazette:
He interviewed with [Packers' HC Mike] McCarthy on Friday night and Saturday. McCarthy might have moved quickly to hire him because the New York Giants also reportedly were interested in hiring Capers as their defensive coordinator.
That last point is the important one. The Giants were rumored to have Capers lined up to succeed Steve Spagnuolo, who took the Rams head job on Saturday.
-- The Giants are now expected to elevate one of DL coach Mike Waufle, LB coach Bill Sheridan or secondary coach Pete Giunta to DC. The team is concerned that Spagnuolo will take one of these three to St. Louis to be the Rams new DC.
-- All the New York dailies report that Rex Ryan will be named the Jets new head coach today.
-- Questions about Andy Reid's and especially Donovan McNabb's futures in Philadelphia were raised again after the Eagles' loss to the Cardinals. The Philly front office has been stedfast the past few weeks that both will return.
On Sunday morning, ESPN's Chris Mortensen said on air that he had been told in late December that both might have departed had the Eagles missed the playoffs.
On the NFL Network's post-games show, Deion Sanders was adamant that McNabb wants out of Philadelphia. He may have been playing the audience, but he sounded serious that McNabb no longer feels appreciated in the city. Watch this one. Remember, when it was necessary to defend his staff, Jerry Jones said it was going to remain in place. Two firings later, most of it is in place.
I wonder how the Eagles front office will feel about the Reid-McNabb status quo in 48 to 72 hours?
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Are the Cowboys even gonna hire a DC
assuming coach Wade still runs the show? I’d like to see someone besides Campo in that role to learn under Wade. Grantham is a sparkplug who can learn alot under such tutelage.
George Teague did it all.
by Aaron Novinger on Jan 19, 2009 5:53 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think they will but in name only
Wade is still going to run the defense no matter who is appointed.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Jan 19, 2009 7:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am fine with
I want someone who can learn from Wade and possibly takeover the D if JG is appointed HC after next season.
"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"
by Wmillion on Jan 19, 2009 9:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Campo was a good D-coord if I recall correctly, but we need a 3-4 guy
Isn’t GB and NYG 4-3 teams while Capers was a 3-4 coach?
by AustonianAggie on Jan 19, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just another
story about JJ letting the good one get away.
When did I become a Cowboy fan? When my mom told me I was.
by GunsUp on Jan 19, 2009 6:04 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Any particular
reason why? He understands the 3-4 and is a vast improvement over Stewart. Like that was hard.
When did I become a Cowboy fan? When my mom told me I was.
by GunsUp on Jan 19, 2009 10:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Does he??
I think he is a better 4-3 DC. The reason he was rumored to goto the Giants and now hired by the Packers……
by Boyzfan94 on Jan 19, 2009 10:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He does.
While Dick LeBeau was the head coach of the Bengals, Capers had great success with the 3-4 in Pittsburgh.
Prior to that, his 3-4 in New Orleans (under Jim Mora, Sr) got him on the map.
He’s employed a 3-4 more than a 4-3, and he prefers a 3-4. When he was in Jacksonville under Tom Coughlin was one of the few stints where he ran a 4-3.
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by silverblue5 on Jan 19, 2009 10:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1 Silver, Capers is pure 3-4 material. Look for Greenbay to use more of it.
by CowboysRnumba1 on Jan 19, 2009 1:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They don't have the personnel to run the 3-4....
by Boyzfan94 on Jan 19, 2009 2:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's why Capers stated that they were gonna run a hybrid 4-3/3-4...
…and he implied that he had enough LB depth to employ that type of scheme.
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by silverblue5 on Jan 19, 2009 3:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
As ecstatic as I was to watch the Eagles and McSoftie lose.....
he and Reid have been to the NFC championship 5 out of 8 yrs and this year got further than plenty of teams with greater talent. It makes me sick to watch McExcuse and his arrogant grins etc but I have to grudingly give them credit. Every Dallas fan should get down on their knees and pray Reid is fired and McFlab is allowed to leave the division.
by StillHateTheGiants on Jan 19, 2009 7:49 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
It would be nice to see the gints staff raided by spags. The playoffs this year are
an exclamation point to how each year almost any team has a legitimate shot to win it all. Baltimore had its chances against the steelers but they could not make the plays, the iggles did too in the 2nd half but their Def let them down in the end.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
by cowboy78 on Jan 19, 2009 8:01 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I do kind of miss
seeing teams play complete seasons like they used to. Teams that were good in September and January. Now, it almost feels like lucky timing. Something tells me that if the season were just two or three weeks longer or shorter that the entire playoff picture would have been different.
0 = The number of Super Bowls the Eagles have won.
by gee-roj on Jan 19, 2009 8:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How nice was it
to watch McNabb grinnin’ and chucklin’ and having a good ol’ time, and then… whooooops!
Nothing makes me as happy as a sad Eagles fan.
by Joey2zs on Jan 19, 2009 8:33 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think its premature every July for fans to write off philly
They’ve proved me right again.
Having said that, I’m not afraid of reid or mcnabb. We can beat them soundly when we want to.
That team who played them on week 17 just didnt play like they wanted to.
As Rafael has stated already, the SB winner this year will be “flawed.”
All Dallas needs to do is pull it together late and they’ll make their run. Perhaps one of many.
by THEjarhead on Jan 19, 2009 8:39 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
They need
to develop a commitment to winning late, and not resting on their laurels. I don’t see that happening any time soon. As close as the scores seemed, I thought both AR and Pitt dominated their respective games. Philly came on in the second half, but it was like the last gasp of a dying man. AR came back and put the final bullet in the heart.
When did I become a Cowboy fan? When my mom told me I was.
by GunsUp on Jan 19, 2009 9:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think what you saw...
..was a classic duel between coaches who could adjust and players who could execute.
Jim Johnson as the DC for Philly saw how his team was being attacked, made his adjustments, and changed the tenor of the game. Perhaps the same with Andy Reid.
Next move, Arizona. Their coaches made counter adjustments, their players executed. The clock ticked out while they were ahead. It would be interesting to see (if there was enough time and stamina) which chess player (Johnson or Haley) ran out of moves first.
In a championship, you need to have the chess player and the pieces on the board who can execute. All too often, we haven’t been able to pull both together. That’s one of the reasons why were watching other teams play.
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
by Jim Vance on Jan 19, 2009 9:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Did Eagles make the adjustments or did Cards back off too much.
Alot of jawing by the offense about play selection in the second half. When they went back to the play calling of the 1st half they got the go ahead score.
by squidlo97 on Jan 19, 2009 12:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Either way..
..the Cards made an adjustment.
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
by Jim Vance on Jan 19, 2009 1:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
all 4 teams in the championship games have one thing in common
they play together as a team, each player believes in one another.
That clearly doesn’t exsist on the Dallas Cowboys and until it does they won’t win in the playoffs.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Jan 19, 2009 10:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would love it if McNabb left town
preferably somewhere in the AFC. McNabb’s Eagles were 11-6 against the Cowboys, and even in their losses he was about the only player that kept them in the game. Cowboy fans are delusional if they have anything but the utmost respect for McNabb. You just can’t question what he has done winning-wise and statistically FOR A DECADE. And I don’t think you can pin the loss yesterday on him, either. In fact, McNabb was the reason why the game was so close.
Please, Jeff Lurie, please send McNabb packing!!
by DavidH22 on Jan 19, 2009 9:14 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
why would we want McFlabb gone ??
I’d rather beat them while they’re at their best, and if they are at their best with McFlabb, so be it….Nobody with competitive juices wants to take the easier path to the Championship.
by CowboysRnumba1 on Jan 19, 2009 9:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty competitive
but if the Cowboys made a run through the playoffs by winning a weak division and crushing mediocre postseason opponents, I would not complain one bit. Better than coming in third in a tough division and not even making the playoffs, or losing in the first round to a better team.
by DavidH22 on Jan 19, 2009 9:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Being cmpetitive has nothing to do with it. If you were asked if you wanted the Cards to switch divisions with the Boys, dont tell me you wouldnt say yes
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 19, 2009 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just tired of the McNabb deification
but I’m really happy that Philly fans are upset today. EAT IT losers.
I was in a Steeler bar last night and actually saw some guy who was over 70 get kicked out by security.
by Elwood62 on Jan 19, 2009 9:18 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Tough not to respect a player
who wins 65% of his games over the span of a decade, has taken his team to the postseason six times, including 4 NFC East titles, and won nine postseason games. All while performing very well statistically and being a double-threat much of time to run the ball.
Please, Mr. Lurie, please send McNabb packing!!
by DavidH22 on Jan 19, 2009 9:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that certainly doesn't surprise me in the least
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Jan 19, 2009 10:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A good one got away..
.. I don’t agree with those who say we will have a DC in name only. I believe that Wade does not want the full time DC duties, I don’t think Jerry wants him to do that either.
We saw the marked improvement in the defense when someone who knows what to do begins to get involved.
I think Wade thought Stewart could grow into the position, and he and Jerry both were willing to bring in Capers as a consultant to help Stewart grow. Stewart Nixed it. Stewart cost this team more than we will know…by his lack of ability, and his fear of having someone more knowledgeable around to help him. Now, Stewart doesn’t have a job, and the Packers have a good, experienced DC, and we don’t.
I think we are looking for an experienced DC, or someone who has shown the ability to be a DC (like maybe a NYG assistant). Wade will have input, as does any HC, but I think he’s looking for someone who can take the job and run with it.
We thought we were getting Mr. Fix-it, but he brought his protege, Mr. Nix-it. If you believe in the adage that ..‘Defenses win championships’..we still have a long way to go.
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
by Jim Vance on Jan 19, 2009 9:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I Don't Understand
How Stewart’s veto on Capers last year affected our ability to hire him this year.
Letting him get away has me depressed. Wade should not be calling defenses and head coaching. That’s just too much responsibility for him. With one coordinator still figuring out the basics of managing an offense, I was hoping we might have a strong defense and special teams.
Now the defensive side doesn’t look so promising.
by kindablue on Jan 19, 2009 10:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It didn't help..
What I was talking about was that if we had Capers involved as a consultant, it’s safe to assume that either Stewart would have fared better and still be employed, or at the least, we would have the inside track on hiring Capers since he was already on the payroll.
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
by Jim Vance on Jan 19, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree
Don’t kid yourself, Jerry hired Wade for one reason and one reason only…to run the defense.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Jan 19, 2009 10:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that can be anyone...will be figure head in name only
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Jan 19, 2009 12:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
DC
If they are looking in house to help Wade put a gameplan together, I think Reggie Herring should be it. If, however, they are looking for someone outside that can also implement some new ideas, perhaps they should think about Pittsburgh’s LB coach Keith Butler.
by troysboys on Jan 19, 2009 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If he can bring with him LeBeau's schemes
I’ll certainly be all for that.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Jan 19, 2009 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wade can't do it all....we need a good 3-4 guy....don't kid yourself Terry is does matter who is the DC...
if not, Stewart would still be around.
by Boyzfan94 on Jan 19, 2009 2:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe Jerry has something up his sleeve we don't know about
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Jan 19, 2009 7:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree completely. and ...
We need someone with enough 3-4 savvy to take over those duties in total should WP exit stage left in the near future. In the meantime, he can pick his brain during a competent understudy period.
by GalTex on Jan 19, 2009 12:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I don't completely agree..
I think Jerry hired Wade to be the HC, and because of Wade’s D background, Wade would be in position to know if the D was progressing properly. I don’t think Jerry hired Wade to be a DC.
Now, to Wade’s credit, he thought he could bring Stewart along and back him up until Stewart could run with it. Asking Capers to come on board shows that Wade was concerned about Stewart’s progress, and didn’t have the bandwidth to commit the time to running the D. Stewart let him down.
Now, to criticize Wade, the Cowboys DC is not a spot for OJT. Maybe if Wade/Stewart had more time, Stewart could have progressed and excelled. We all expected to go to the Super Bowl this year..our defense wasn’t ready.
If Wade is really supposed to run the D, what happens next year if Jerry decides to make a HC change? We lose the HC and DC, and flop around again for another season. I think we need both, working together.
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
by Jim Vance on Jan 19, 2009 10:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I paid my respects to McWeak in an earlier post but...
I couldn’t agree more with this statement:
“I’m just tired of the McNabb deification”
For some reason the press outside Philthy has always been a big cheer leading squad for this guy. He’s been good but not close to great as they would have you believe. On top of that, he’s rarely stepped up in big games. For anyone else that usually means you’re labeled a loser.
by StillHateTheGiants on Jan 19, 2009 9:37 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
By definition, playoff games are "Big Games"
and McNabb’s record is 9-6 in the playoffs. It has helped him to be paired with a terrific defense, but the dude has always been a pretty effective leader for the Eagles, and I would love to see him gone next year.
As for charges of “deification,” I think the press is just aware that here’s a guy who has done a lot with a little for most of his career, much like John Elway did until Terrell Davis showed up, and who is likely already has established a Hall of Fame career with 4-5 productive seasons still left in him.
by DavidH22 on Jan 19, 2009 9:47 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
McNabb Has Been a Consistently Good to Great QB
for eight seasons now. The only other quarterbacks who’ve done that year in and year out over that stretch are Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. McNabb’s not at that level, but he’s extremely good. He’s put up those numbers mostly without a strong running running game, too. He’s 32 and on the decline, but he’s one of the best players in the game.
I hate the Eagles as much as the next guy, and probably more, but you have to give him credit for what he’s done for nearly a decade.
by kindablue on Jan 19, 2009 10:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
screw that he choked again. f mc nabb i hope he and his fat coach leave. No credit no respect .
The eagles are just like a lite beer version of the bills. This is the first time i’ve been happy in weeks . This is gonna be a good week.
Don't believe everything you think.
Your causes are cute!!!
by stoproyce on Jan 19, 2009 11:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Great QB's
do not consistently lose championship games.
by oneforthethumb on Jan 19, 2009 11:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Debatable Point
Steve Young was a consistently great QB, and he was 1-3 in Championship Games. But in any event, I never said he was consistently great, if you’ll reread my post.
by kindablue on Jan 19, 2009 11:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I want the
Eagles to stay competitive. If you can’t win in this division you don’t deserve to be in the playoffs.
When did I become a Cowboy fan? When my mom told me I was.
by GunsUp on Jan 19, 2009 9:53 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
What? No Hat Tip? I was the first to report da Capers hire to GB here - LOL!
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by silverblue5 on Jan 19, 2009 10:40 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
How about Romeo Crenel as D-coord
3-4, Bellicheck experience
by AustonianAggie on Jan 19, 2009 11:05 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Where fore art thou...?
I think it’s worth a look.
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
by Jim Vance on Jan 19, 2009 11:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Crenel is
another one of these over hyped coaches from the belichick tree.
look at weiss and mangini.
by oneforthethumb on Jan 19, 2009 11:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But Terry
Arizona plays a team yet they have a WR yelling at his OC during the middle of the game, isn’t he a cancer? Shouldn’t he be cut because he’s going to destroy the locker room over the next two weeks?
by joey7289 on Jan 19, 2009 12:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that was an isolated incident
T.O. has a long history of yelling at his coaches.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Jan 19, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So?
He wasn’t yelling at Haley when the offense was on the sideline.
Arizona was on their final drive of the game, trailing, with very little time left. This was do or die. If they didn’t score they probably were not getting the ball back.
Haley is trying to call their game. I don’t care if you’re Jesus’ son, you don’t choose that time to air your grievances. You just don’t.
For all the “he’s a number one” people, how come he spent the drive on the sidelines yelling at his coach? Number ones don’t ride the pine at crunch time.
by Rafael Vela on Jan 19, 2009 1:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you would have to ask Haley that question.
Boldin is still #1 in this league. Boldin on the bench in the final drive is a coaching decision.
I can name approximately 20 teams he would the best WR on the team.. If that doesn’t say 1, I am not sure what does.
"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"
by Wmillion on Jan 19, 2009 1:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you and I have different definitions of #1 receivers
and there’s still no excuse for what Boldin did. He was interfering with his team’s attempt to get into the Super Bowl. As directly as anybody can.
by Rafael Vela on Jan 19, 2009 1:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Your argument has weight, the press noticed that he was absent when the team was
celebrating the team’s 1st ever SB apperance. The guy did not want to be with his teammates, he was so pissed off on how he was personally treated that he was at the pitty party (party of one) instead of putting it behind him and thinking about how he can show what he’s got in the biggest stage the NFL has to offer. Does this mean that he is doomed to continue this behavoir, that is mainly up to him and partly up to the coaches. The next two weeks will tell the story.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
by cowboy78 on Jan 19, 2009 1:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I got you.
Up to this point Boldin has a been a model citzen in AZ, even though he didn’t recieve the contract extenstion he was looking for. After the recent events I can definitley see why you could question his status as #1 WR.
He definitely has some flaws- Injury prone, doesn’t do well vs top talent, and now he is a distraction to the overall team.
"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"
by Wmillion on Jan 19, 2009 1:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No he hasn't
He’s been saying he wanted out all season long.
by joey7289 on Jan 19, 2009 1:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That is true, he said that even if the Cards made a good offer, he is past the point
of wanting to return to the team; during the begining of the season you could see his point (because the bidwell’s are cheap) but now it just looks like sour grapes. Another diva WR that could be a nonfactor on a playoff run will hurt his ability to secure a good contract after next year. Boldin should work on his game and let his play on the field do the talking if he wants a better deal.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
by cowboy78 on Jan 19, 2009 2:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
With that said
I still think he doesn’t go anywhere. If he does it won’t be in the NFC, they wouldn’t want him to come back and kill them.
by joey7289 on Jan 19, 2009 2:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You mean all-season
Like they continue to ask him?
"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"
by Wmillion on Jan 19, 2009 4:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No but when asked
He gives his opinion, like most people do.
by joey7289 on Jan 19, 2009 5:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The difference is
Haley didn’t have to worry about the team backing him up when he told Bouldin to STFU and have a seat. When he upset T.O., Jerry Jones called him out in front of the press and promised he would be punished. A coach can’t coach when he fears that ownership will back the player over him. Players can’t become cancers when management enforces a heirarchy where the coach is the boss.
by JimmyJohnson on Jan 19, 2009 2:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Being the boss is one thing
cussing a player out publicly is another. Does the fact that you are the coach allow you to talk to a player publicly anyway you want? While everyone seems to be jumping all over players, I believe there has to be a certain amount of respect provided BOTH ways.
Gino Auriema, the coach of the UConn women’s basketball team said that the most essential thing for a coach to have is good players and “show me a coach without good players and I will show you an ex-coach.” There is a balance in sports these days because the players are the game like it or not.
Bouldin shouldn’t have been in Haley’s face and Haley shouldn’t have said STFU. It goes both ways.
by jevans1729 on Jan 19, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Raf, keep in mind he was injured with a strained hammy
and I’m sure the argument was Boldin telling Haley he was fine and Haley not believing him.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Jan 19, 2009 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He used the word "p*ssy"
Tell me if that is Boldin saying he is fine.
by joey7289 on Jan 19, 2009 2:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you must be a lip reader
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Jan 19, 2009 7:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't read that
It’s what someone said.
by joey7289 on Jan 19, 2009 8:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's been complaining all year
How he wanted out, how he wanted to be traded.
by joey7289 on Jan 19, 2009 1:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Boldin has been real quiet all year, a real team player.!!?
Don't believe everything you think.
Your causes are cute!!!
by stoproyce on Jan 19, 2009 12:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Boldin...
Lots of talent….bigger ego than brain…….less heart than brain…….hmm…sounds like a prospect for the Cowboys!!
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
by Jim Vance on Jan 19, 2009 1:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You're right Elwood!!
I guess a guy who had his face smashed and jaw wired shut and comes back and plays has a lot of heart. I was wrong to question that.
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
by Jim Vance on Jan 19, 2009 4:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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