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Do we need an OC/DC thread or do we just keep that talk in the Pete Carrol thread?

If we don't please delete this.

[quote=Sir Raider Duck, OMS post_id=1272321]I remember McDaniels being asked about 4-3 or 3-4 in his intro presser: he pointed out that teams are in a nickel defense with four guys on the line 85% of the time, so any talk which one you "technically" are is pointless.[/quote]With the insertion concept of RPO revolution, which has led to a running game renaissance, it’s all about interior lineman being able to two gap and linebackers fitting the right gaps. I’m really hoping we can get a two gap DT through free agency or the draft.

[quote=Dr Death post_id=1272318]That's good news. With the two staying together and the players healthy, tbe D should be a strength .[/quote]Also seems like some players have really gravitated to these two, add in Carroll and I think it just got a bit more likely easier to resign free agents on that side of the ball! Good times!

[quote=Be_Easy_25 post_id=1272322]Do we know if Patrick Graham is locked in for at least a couple of years?[/quote]Good point. I was wondering how long we also have Leonard signed for.

[quote=Ocoordinator post_id=1272329]I was wondering how long we also have Leonard signed for.[/quote]Remember that it's Pete Carroll's standing policy (or least it was with the Seahawks) to always let an assistant leave for a better position with another team. It's one way he has of getting in-demand assistants: They know if they get a coordinator offer down the line, he won't prevent them from leaving.

We blocked Leonard from leaving this offseason, but if he's offered a DC position with another team in a year, it'll be Next Assistant Up (unle$$ we convince him to $tay u$ing other mean$).

[quote=Sir Raider Duck, OMS post_id=1272330]Remember that it's Pete Carroll's standing policy (or least it was with the Seahawks) to always let an assistant leave for a better position with another team. It's one way he has of getting in-demand assistants: They know if they get a coordinator offer down the line, he won't prevent them from leaving.

We blocked Leonard from leaving this offseason, but if he's offered a DC position with another team in a year, it'll be Next Assistant Up (unle$$ we convince him to $tay u$ing other mean$).[/quote]I believe we blocked Leonard from leaving to be a DL coach elsewhere - likely because they already knew how valuable he was and that he'd end up at least being our DL coach.

[quote=chucker post_id=1272293]With the senior guys on the defensive staff set - with Graham back in the fold (and likely Leonard too) - Spytek can start working on extensions for some guys on D who are about to be FAs.

Spillane, Koonce, Chaisson, Butler, Moehrig, Hobbs, Deablo, Pola Mao - all these guys are UFAs.[/quote]Koonce is probably the trickiest one. Most expensive position on the defence but limited sample size of high end production and coming off an ACL. Ideally we get him on a 2 year deal at a reasonable price.

It seems like Leonard will be back unless offered (and he accepts) a DC position with NO or JAX.

Did you know Brennan Carroll is the offensive OC at Washington University?

[quote=chucker post_id=1272312]https://twitter.com/KuhnTristen/status/ ... 6242074987[/quote]They're going for stability and continuity. Graham continues to learn under Pete Carroll and is elevated to HC in or within 3-4 years (if not poached before then). Leonard becomes DT when Graham is either elevated or leaves.

[quote=Rabid Raider post_id=1272339]Did you know Brennan Carroll is the offensive OC at Washington University?[/quote]*crowd yells* " how offensive is he?"

Considering we interviewed Bevell a few days ago, I'm holding out hope our top choice is someone else.

[quote=Rabid Raider post_id=1272339]Did you know Brennan Carroll is the offensive OC at Washington University?[/quote]Say no to nepotism and terrible beards.

Also, pass on Bevell.

Maybe the delay is Pete trying to get McCarthy on board

If we're looking at a Brennan, it should be Brennan Marion from UNLV