Ravens hire Steve Spagnuolo

**akashicrecorder** · 05-03-2013, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by MD Boy

Oh, hell yeah. Loved what he did when he was with the Giants. He was the architect that brought down the, 'Mighty' Patriots in the SB and ruined their perfect season, 18 - 1.

When he was the Saints? Hmmm...I'm chalking that up to him not having the right pieces to run his schemes.

If that was him who engineered that One Giant Loss for the Pats, then I'm on board. The Giants D in those days was inspired.

A little bit less confident in what I saw when he was in Nawlins...

**Novakov** · 05-03-2013, 05:22 PM

After seeing that we hired him my mind immedietly remembered this article back from when we beat his Rams.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shu...urn=nfl,wp8167

**Flipping Birdie** · 05-03-2013, 05:25 PM

It makes me wonder if this is some harbinger for how our future front seven is lined up. His defensive schemes are 4-3 with lots of DE blitzing.

**bmore finest** · 05-03-2013, 05:29 PM

We should be a well coached up team this year. Good hire, welcome to the Superbowl champs.
Organized chaos or ball so hard I don't care what you call this D, we will rebound and be some much better this year. Charm City D will be top 5 again and also aleast top 3 in my Fantasy league. Go Raven

**Ravenswintitle** · 05-03-2013, 05:51 PM

This is an organization that does not rest on their laurels and is always looking to improve. Like

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**Lee Van Cleef** · 05-03-2013, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by Tyrian

As long as there's not too many cooks.

Agreed. A lot of coaches around the building now.

**wickedsolo** · 05-03-2013, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by Flipping Birdie

It makes me wonder if this is some harbinger for how our future front seven is lined up. His defensive schemes are 4-3 with lots of DE blitzing.

I have often thought that using some 4-3 alignments would be really beneficial for guys like Ngata and McPhee.

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**2gigch1** · 05-03-2013, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Lee Van Cleef

Agreed. A lot of coaches around the building now.

Can't say I'm worried. Bisciotti, Oz & Harbaugh seem to have their ducks in a row with regards to people's roles. Firing Cam showed they aren't afraid to make a bold move if the move seems apparent.

I think they see it as a situation that "we can only spend x amount on players, but support & coaches? The sky is the limit."

**blacknpurplepain** · 05-03-2013, 06:13 PM

I hope this doesn't cause confusion with all these new titled coaches. Wasn't Flacco under Cam and Fassell and when he threw a pick he had that deer in the headlights look on the sideline ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Too many different people in your ear can confuse players especially when the coaches coming in are new to the system

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**BcRaven** · 05-03-2013, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

I have often thought that using some 4-3 alignments would be really beneficial for guys like Ngata and McPhee.
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McPhee would be well suited to 4-3 DE. I believe Pees will use 3-4 and 4-3 to confuse the opposition. Adding Canty, Spears, B. Williams, and Simon, give the Ravens front line depth to choose from... Bc

**moose10101** · 05-03-2013, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by Tyrian

As long as there's not too many cooks.

As long as the egos are checked at the door, it won't be a problem.

**Strange Bru** · 05-03-2013, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by trailhiker85

Apples and oranges, since Caldwell is offense and Spagnuolo is defense.

Unfortunately, though, I think we do lose Caldwell by February if not sooner.

That's what I thought when Rochardrik asked if they expect to lose Caldwell, but this may be the writing on the wall for Dean Pees.