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One of the reasons I was so adamant that Staley's original defensive scheme wouldn't work is because I've seen it before. Joe Barry used a similar scheme as DC in Washington a few years ago. His was more of a cover 3 zone, predicated upon the notion that no offense can sustain drives without making a mistake. That type of scheme requires more speed at almost all defensive positions than any team realistically has. Obviously, he was booted out of Washington after a couple of years.
So why am I posting this? Joe Barry is IMO the poster boy for a coach who is good at perhaps one aspect of his profession and who can find success in that limited role. I've watched Joe during his tenure in San Diego and now here in LA. He's a pretty darn good LBs coach and has been responsible for developing young rookies into solid NFL players. He understands their strengths and limitations.
Not every coach can be a coordinator. Not all coordinators can be a head coach. Robert Saleh, has a lot of potential as a possible HC on the level of Ron Rivera. I think that Staley has potential, but it's far too early to predict just how good or not Brandon will be. What I like about Staley is he adapted when he had to. What is still to be proven is how well he adapts, i.e. during a game. I see him trying but with varying degrees of success. I hope Staley is learning from his experience. If he is the defense will only get better. I said before the season that this defense had top 10, possibly top 5 potential if used correctly. So it's no surprise to me where they are at this point. But the real test starts this week through the end of the season. He now knows his players. Let's see how well he uses them going down the stretch. If they continue to play at this level, it won't be the defense that keeps them from winning a Super Bowl.
So why am I posting this? Joe Barry is IMO the poster boy for a coach who is good at perhaps one aspect of his profession and who can find success in that limited role. I've watched Joe during his tenure in San Diego and now here in LA. He's a pretty darn good LBs coach and has been responsible for developing young rookies into solid NFL players. He understands their strengths and limitations.
Not every coach can be a coordinator. Not all coordinators can be a head coach. Robert Saleh, has a lot of potential as a possible HC on the level of Ron Rivera. I think that Staley has potential, but it's far too early to predict just how good or not Brandon will be. What I like about Staley is he adapted when he had to. What is still to be proven is how well he adapts, i.e. during a game. I see him trying but with varying degrees of success. I hope Staley is learning from his experience. If he is the defense will only get better. I said before the season that this defense had top 10, possibly top 5 potential if used correctly. So it's no surprise to me where they are at this point. But the real test starts this week through the end of the season. He now knows his players. Let's see how well he uses them going down the stretch. If they continue to play at this level, it won't be the defense that keeps them from winning a Super Bowl.
