Lovie Smith Fired - Let's Grab Him as Defensive Coordinator - Page 7

VictoryFormation · 01-05-2013, 08:37 PM

I agree 100%. If they had a healthy Troy Polamalu, and James Harrison, playing at their peak, it would have made a big difference. Even if they had two bona fide starters at those positions that were almost as good, it would have made a big difference.

wwhickok · 01-07-2013, 10:51 AM

If LeBeau retired I think Smith would a perfect fit. Obviously we would transition to 4-3 but I think its that time. I would not be in favor of firing one for the other.

CanuckCurtain · 01-08-2013, 10:50 PM

Rob Ryan just got fired so why not throw him into the mix?

lloydwoodson · 01-09-2013, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CanuckCurtain

Rob Ryan just got fired so why not throw him into the mix?

I know you are kidding but I was checking out Rob Ryan's defenses over the years and they are terrible! He has consistently had defenses in the bottom half of the league. In 6 of his 9 seasons as DC his teams have finished worse than 20th in yard allowed and points allowed.

Another Ryan blowhard.

Kanata-Steeler · 01-09-2013, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelersCanada

Well, another year without turnovers and sacks.

So is that a prediction. ? 'cause this year our "Offense" more-or-less threw away this season, and NOT the "D", which got steadily better throughout this season, (even though Troy was a non-factor), and, you know Dick is stayin' here next season.
If anything, for next season, Ben needs to start cozying-up to Haley, instead of constantly whinng about missing his dada "Bwuce Aweeans" ?!

No offence, but:
"Lovie Smith Fired - Let's Grab Him as Defensive Coordinator" right now? - is just

lloydwoodson · 01-09-2013, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Kanata-Steeler

So is that a prediction. ? 'cause this year our "Offense" more-or-less threw away this season, and NOT the "D", which got steadily better throughout this season, (even though Troy was a non-factor), and, you know Dick is stayin' here next season.
If anything, for next season, Ben needs to start cozying-up to Haley, instead of constantly whinng about missing his dada "Bwuce Aweeans" ?!

No offence, but:
"Lovie Smith Fired - Let's Grab Him as Defensive Coordinator" right now? - is just

I agree with you totally except the part about thinking the Steelers might switch to a 4-3 being crazy. When the Steelers switched to a 3-4 it was because LC Greenwood and Joe Greene retired. Now Hampton and Harrison are about ready to retire.

The personnel does exist for a 4-3 and an argument could be made that a 4-3 would better suit the current personnel. The 3-4 wasn't looking too good at the beginning of the season with Harrison out.

wwhickok · 01-09-2013, 06:08 AM

I think the time is nearing for the change to be made but I don't believe it'll be with Smith as I believe he will be the new HC of the Eagles. I did have a thought though, I'm not sure what personnel requirements would be for the Cover 2 tbh but Monty Kiffin is available and he did say he wanted to get back into the NFL.

VictoryFormation · 01-09-2013, 05:18 PM

But yeah, if Dick Lebeau retired, Lovie Smith would be a perfect fit as Defensive Coordinator for the Steelers. Mike Tomlin, and Lovie Smith come from the same coaching tree, both spending time as assistant coaches under Tony Dungy before they became head coaches. Of course, both have the same defensive philosophy, as well.
Incidentally, Tony Dungy is part of the Chuck Knoll coaching tree, coming up as a player, assistant coach, and defensive coordinator with the Steelers during Knoll's tenure as head coach.
If we go back one more generation, we can trace this all back to Coach Paul Brown. Chuck Knoll was part of the Paul Brown coaching tree, along with Don Shula, Bud Grant, and Weeeb Ewbank.
So, It's all good...

stb_steeler · 01-10-2013, 07:36 PM

Hate to tell yas!.....We have Lebeau for at least another year...

CanuckCurtain · 01-11-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wwhickok

I think the time is nearing for the change to be made but I don't believe it'll be with Smith as I believe he will be the new HC of the Eagles. I did have a thought though, I'm not sure what personnel requirements would be for the Cover 2 tbh but Monty Kiffin is available and he did say he wanted to get back into the NFL.

I saw that Monty Kiffin is DC in Dallas now....nfl network

01-05-2013, 08:37 PM	#61
VictoryFormation Draft Prospect Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 91 Gender: Male Member Number: 20598 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Lovie Smith Fired - Let's Grab Him as Defensive Coordinator I agree 100%. If they had a healthy Troy Polamalu, and James Harrison, playing at their peak, it would have made a big difference. Even if they had two bona fide starters at those positions that were almost as good, it would have made a big difference.

01-07-2013, 10:51 AM	#62
wwhickok Starter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 418 Gender: Male Member Number: 24713 Thanks: 9 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Lovie Smith Fired - Let's Grab Him as Defensive Coordinator If LeBeau retired I think Smith would a perfect fit. Obviously we would transition to 4-3 but I think its that time. I would not be in favor of firing one for the other.

01-08-2013, 10:50 PM	#63
CanuckCurtain Draft Prospect Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 68 Gender: Male Member Number: 5020 Thanks: 20 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Lovie Smith Fired - Let's Grab Him as Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan just got fired so why not throw him into the mix?

01-09-2013, 06:08 AM	#67
wwhickok Starter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 418 Gender: Male Member Number: 24713 Thanks: 9 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Lovie Smith Fired - Let's Grab Him as Defensive Coordinator I think the time is nearing for the change to be made but I don't believe it'll be with Smith as I believe he will be the new HC of the Eagles. I did have a thought though, I'm not sure what personnel requirements would be for the Cover 2 tbh but Monty Kiffin is available and he did say he wanted to get back into the NFL.

01-09-2013, 05:18 PM	#68
VictoryFormation Draft Prospect Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 91 Gender: Male Member Number: 20598 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Lovie Smith Fired - Let's Grab Him as Defensive Coordinator But yeah, if Dick Lebeau retired, Lovie Smith would be a perfect fit as Defensive Coordinator for the Steelers. Mike Tomlin, and Lovie Smith come from the same coaching tree, both spending time as assistant coaches under Tony Dungy before they became head coaches. Of course, both have the same defensive philosophy, as well. Incidentally, Tony Dungy is part of the Chuck Knoll coaching tree, coming up as a player, assistant coach, and defensive coordinator with the Steelers during Knoll's tenure as head coach. If we go back one more generation, we can trace this all back to Coach Paul Brown. Chuck Knoll was part of the Paul Brown coaching tree, along with Don Shula, Bud Grant, and Weeeb Ewbank. So, It's all good...

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01-10-2013, 07:36 PM	#69
stb_steeler Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pa Posts: 3,267 Gender: Male Member Number: 14315 Thanks: 71 Thanked 39 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Lovie Smith Fired - Let's Grab Him as Defensive Coordinator Hate to tell yas!.....We have Lebeau for at least another year... __________________ Might as well dress em in skirts!

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