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I've been a fan of Wade Philips since 2004. IMO this guy is a HOF level defensive coordinator. Let's face it, at 72 you have to wonder and perhaps be concerned about how much longer can he do this? That's why I think they need to bring in someone who can seamlessly take over this defense at a moments notice if required. There is a guy named John Pagano who was with the Chargers for 14 years. He's the brother of Chuck Pagano. The reason I say John would be the man to bring in is that he and Wade became very close during Wade's tenure with the Chargers. It was John who got Phillips to take his 3-4 scheme to the next level by introducing him to the 3-4 hybrid scheme that Phillips has used since 2004 when he was the Chargers DC.
When Wade became the HC in Dallas he wanted to bring John Pagano with him as his DC. The Chargers, as usual, were dicks and said no blocking John's promotion. Not because they were going to promote Pagano themselves, but just because they are petty dicks. John remained their LB coach until 2012 when they finally promoted him to DC at HC Norv Turner's behest. When Turner got fired and went to Cleveland he tried to bring Pagano over as well. But the Chargers again blocked that and had to promote Pagano to the Chargers DC position.
Pagano took over a woefully undermanned defensive unit. I can't tell you how many times his game plans were brilliant and this undermanned defense carried the day or at least kept them in the game when they lost. This guy is an excellent coach and knows the exact scheme Phillips runs. They have backups for key players how about a backup for a brilliant but aging DC?
John Pagano is a defensive assistant under Romeo Crennel for Houston. The Rams could offer him a assistant DC position a promotion that would be difficult for Houston to block. Many teams run this scheme but few do it as well as Wade Phillips. Why not bring on board a man that helped him develop the scheme? McVay delegates the defensive duties during games allowing him to make in-game adjustments to the offense. Phillips could use some help during the games. The thing that stood out in Pagano's Charger defenses were his half time adjustments. There were times his adjustments completely shut down the opposing offenses. Having Pagano in the box with a complete overview of the game would be invaluable IMO. Or they could trade places with Wade in the Box resting his old bones relaying things to Pagano on the field. It could add years to Wade's career.
If they want this team to be the dynasty that they envision then they need to secure the architect's that designed it. John Pagano is one of the most underrated defensive coaching talents in the NFL. This is a move Snead needs to make. Pagano's half time adjustments would allow Wade to take this defense to the next level while ensuring that this unit remains elite for a long time.
When Wade became the HC in Dallas he wanted to bring John Pagano with him as his DC. The Chargers, as usual, were dicks and said no blocking John's promotion. Not because they were going to promote Pagano themselves, but just because they are petty dicks. John remained their LB coach until 2012 when they finally promoted him to DC at HC Norv Turner's behest. When Turner got fired and went to Cleveland he tried to bring Pagano over as well. But the Chargers again blocked that and had to promote Pagano to the Chargers DC position.
Pagano took over a woefully undermanned defensive unit. I can't tell you how many times his game plans were brilliant and this undermanned defense carried the day or at least kept them in the game when they lost. This guy is an excellent coach and knows the exact scheme Phillips runs. They have backups for key players how about a backup for a brilliant but aging DC?
John Pagano is a defensive assistant under Romeo Crennel for Houston. The Rams could offer him a assistant DC position a promotion that would be difficult for Houston to block. Many teams run this scheme but few do it as well as Wade Phillips. Why not bring on board a man that helped him develop the scheme? McVay delegates the defensive duties during games allowing him to make in-game adjustments to the offense. Phillips could use some help during the games. The thing that stood out in Pagano's Charger defenses were his half time adjustments. There were times his adjustments completely shut down the opposing offenses. Having Pagano in the box with a complete overview of the game would be invaluable IMO. Or they could trade places with Wade in the Box resting his old bones relaying things to Pagano on the field. It could add years to Wade's career.
If they want this team to be the dynasty that they envision then they need to secure the architect's that designed it. John Pagano is one of the most underrated defensive coaching talents in the NFL. This is a move Snead needs to make. Pagano's half time adjustments would allow Wade to take this defense to the next level while ensuring that this unit remains elite for a long time.
