McDermott was in over his head in Philly

[Wolfcop]

according to Trotter. (sounds like sour grapes to me)

08:02 AM ET 01.19 | Even as he's moved on, Sean McDermott continues to make news in Philadelphia, where he was fired after the Eagles season. And one former player says he's not surprised. Jeremiah Trotter, who played 13 games (starting seven) in 2009 for McDermott, doesn't think McDermott was ready for the job. "I may be the only guy in the city that wasn't surprised," Trotter said. ... "The defense went backwards. It was worse in the red zone. And we had a better year last year on defense. So any time you see a young coach that in my opinion really wasn't quite ready to step into that defensive coordinator role just yet, and have two bad seasons, sometimes you just gotta cut your losses."

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/261730?eref=twitter_feed

[The Saltman]

this

Reid and their GM are passing the buck here. Add in that they traded their first round pick and both of their third round picks to move up 11 spots in the 2010 draft to take DE Graham (at a position of need) , a poor pick it appears, coupled with a defense that got used and abused at the end of the 2009 season and the DC never had a chance.

That defense Suucked it 2009 when it mattered. See those games against the Cowboys one more time. It goes way deeper than just a DC.

[rayzor]

i think he's partly right. i was actually thinking that for a while in '09 after their amazing start that season started to peter out. i think he lacked maturity, although he is very likely incredibly intelligent and well taught by johnson. he might have been too aggressive and wasn't able to look at the big picture. having him work with rivera as his boss will help him a lot more in his development as a DC, imo. i just don't think he was ready for the job.

of course philly didn't do him any favors. they were totally focused on the offense on that team and were trying to load up on receivers and build the passing game and skimped on defense. it was kind of the opposite of foxball where defense and the run game was the focus and the passing game was neglected.

[Bruce Wayne]

I think this is a good situation for McDermott. Rivera has already said he'll be involved in teh defense. This is a perfect way for McDermott to gain more experience learning from one of the top defensive coordinators in the NFL.

[HSCBandit07]

I think this is a good situation for McDermott. Rivera has already said he'll be involved in teh defense. This is a perfect way for McDermott to gain more experience learning from one of the top defensive coordinators in the NFL.

:yesnod:

Andy Reid is an Offensive coach. It seems McDermott was mishandled. He will be just fine here as long as the players take to him and there is no confusion in chain of command with Meeks, McDermott, and Rivera coaching the defense.

[Actionman0z]

Bottom line for this thread is that hes going to have help from Rivera with every aspect of game planning, so that on game day, he can look at his down and distance chart, and call one of several plays. It wont all be on him and assistance, he'll have help from the Head Honcho is about as good a DC as we could have hired. IM not worried about it. They know eachother they are going to be prepared.

[unicar15]

McDermott is in a good situation with Rivera just like he was with Jim Johnson. He's not in there calling all the plays...Rivera will be doing that (ala Rex Ryan at NYJ). It'll be a good combination.

[Wolfcop]

McDermott is in a good situation with Rivera just like he was with Jim Johnson. He's not in there calling all the plays...Rivera will be doing that (ala Rex Ryan at NYJ). It'll be a good combination.

This, exactly. They will be all be able to put their heads together but RR will be the boss and make the final decisions on strategy and play calls.

[Mr. Scot]

He may have been a little. I doubt it's one single factor.

That said, there are some who believe you could make a top ten list of Andy Reid's excuses and scapegoats.

[blackcatgrowl]

McDermott is in a good situation with Rivera just like he was with Jim Johnson. He's not in there calling all the plays...Rivera will be doing that (ala Rex Ryan at NYJ). It'll be a good combination.

I'm seeing the future...

Scene: The Panthers are down by 3, with 3:12 left in the 4th Quarter. They need a defensive stop to give the new offense a chance at scoring a TD and beating the Falcons and claim an early lead in the division ranks.

The Falcons send out a 3 WR set after running for 1 yard on 1st down. The Panther's D is switching out personnel for Pass Coverage when Coach Rivera and McDermott have a quick discussion on what play to call.

McDermott: Sir, they are trying a pass play I believe.

Rivera: Ok, line up for short pass play coverage, but have our Strong Safety blitz the QB and take em down. Patada en el culo!!!

McDermott: Yes sir, I'll call that in right away sir. Sir? Did you want your hot chocolate brought down now sir?

Rivera: Yes, that would be fine.

[Jackofalltrades]

Once Johnson was gone he has no help with Reid bring an O guy.

Here, he has Rivera and long time DC Meeks to talk to if needed. I think he's in a much better situation here. I also think we have better talent on D here, so that can't hurt.

[House]

Personally, I believe what happened to McDermott in Philly was this:

Philly was a team that had a pretty good run with a great D. They had been living off the reputation of that D for the last few years. With a combination of bad draft picks, aging veterans, and overpaid FA that never really lived up to the hype their D has fallen into disrepair. I don't know that anyone could have done a whole lot better with what they have up there. People still tend to think of it as "the Eagles D!" when honestly the last few seasons it has been "the Eagles D?". Mostly because of lack of real talent.

[Cavscout]

carolinagrowl Steve Reed

Panthers make McDermott hire official:

[theyhateme45]

Lol.... You guys are so funny...

When units on our team under performs it's pretty much always the coaches fault according to this board.

When we get a coach from a team or unit that underperformed it's the players or other coaches/front office fault.