Wade really expects Mario to be the Texans' DeMarcus Ware

[chuck]

Originally Posted by NBT

Last time Phillips took over a defense as bad as the Texans was 2004. San Diego was 31st in defense in 2003 when the Chargers finished 4-12. In Phillips first season they ranked 11th in defense and finished 12-4. I think we all will gladly take that. And a playoffs appearance would be virtually assured.

Marty Schottenheimer = Not an Idiot

Gary Kubiak = Idiot

[WMH]

Originally Posted by chuck

Marty Schottenheimer = Not an Idiot

Gary Kubiak = Idiot

Where's Marty coaching these days??????

Not saying Kubes is not an idiot, just don't think ole Marty should be put on a pedastal.

Tweets from Nick Scurfield on this very over blown subject:
@NickScurfield: Much has been made of Mario Williams moving to OLB, but Wade Phillips just said he'll essentially still be a DE- just on his feet more

@NickScurfield: Phillips: "We really play a 5-2. We play 5 defensive linemen that can rush the passer and 2 inside 'backers who can tackle people."

@NickScurfield: Phillips also said they'll use Williams with his hand down at times- and that Brian Cushing, an ILB, will occasionally rush from the outside

[chuck]

He's coaching in some semi-pro league in Virginia, same place as Kubiak is going to end up after this year.

Lance Z has it figured out:

http://blog.chron.com/fantasyfootbal...outside-do-ya/

[Joshua]

I admittedly don't know enough about Wade's defense to know whether this will work or not. However, from what I've seen and heard, Mario was not keen on playing DE in a 3-4 in his final contract year. Based on the timing, etc., I'm inclined to think this move had as much to do with mollifying Mario's concerns as anything.

[Fonz the Boss]

I find all this over analyzing ridiculous... but then again there's nothing else to talk about nowadays so i can see why ppl are nit picking at this decision. Im positive Phillips will do his best to put Mario in a position to make plays. I'm pretty sure he'll drop on rare occasions and do well. Heck if I'm not mistaken, I saw Bulman drop back a couple times in the Indy opener last year and it had Manning rattled for most of the game since he was on his ass more times than what he's accustomed to.

[painekiller]

I agree with Fonz, Wade has a track record and I think he is a lot more qualified then any of us. He is known for adjusting his system to fit his players strengths. So wait to see this on the on field before anyone blast it.

Wade or Reggie was quoted as saying that our defense is closer to a 5-2 than a true 3-4. Anyone of the 5 front 5 could be coming or dropping. We have versatility with our guys. Mario and Watts both are extremely athletic and strong. Think about it Mario and Smith both will be coming off the weakside. And on occasion Cushing also. I think it has the potential to be fun to watch.

Peyton should be befuddled by the new looks.

[nunusguy]

I dunno, so I'm asking: is the 5-2 the same as the 3-4 in the sense that both have only 3 down lineman ? Or put another way, the only difference between the 5-2 and 3-4 is that in the former the OLBs remain standing but move right up on the los ? Or finally, are there actually 5 guys on the los with their hands in the dirt in the 5-2 ?