EldaBillsFan Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 just seems like he would be a more creative Defensive Mind.... So is it the Players? or the System? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 What paper are you looking at that?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Maybe George Edwards isn't paper trained ...... ever think of that??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saundena Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Maybe George Edwards isn't paper trained ...... ever think of that??? or rolled one too many papers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 What paper are you looking at that?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) What paper are you looking at that?? maybe he saw a copy of his resume on Monster Edited October 26, 2011 by Max997 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 just seems like he would be a more creative Defensive Mind.... So is it the Players? or the System? Well, without a passrusher you get handcuffed in scheming. We certainly dont have that guy. Coupled with no offseason and it wasn't a great year to expect new complex schemes out of this team. Will Edwards improve? Doesn't look promising but as someone trying to reconcile facts to hope- there are a few reasons to remain slightly optimistic. Unfortunately as we have built into the year and would be able to spice up the D, we have lost people at absolutely key spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EldaBillsFan Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3/bills-name-edwards-defensive-coordinator/d4bc880d-7f2e-48a2-8cc4-74e731938c0e One of the most important positions left on Chan Gailey’s coaching staff has been filled. George Edwards, a 12-year NFL coaching veteran, was named Bills defensive coordinator Thursday. Edwards has been a defensive coordinator (2003) and assistant defensive coordinator (2002) in his time in the league. “We are very excited that George Edwards has joined our staff as defensive coordinator,” said head coach Chan Gailey. “He brings a wealth of experience, not only as a motivator and communicator, but he has been involved with some great schemes and we are excited about him being the head of our defense.” Buffalo’s new defensive boss will be making changes to the Bills defensive scheme, which has exclusively employed a 4-3 front the past nine seasons. “Defensively, we will start from a 3-4 alignment,” said Edwards. “But we will do what we feel is best for our players. We are not going to give anything away about exactly what we will do, but personnel will dictate what you can and what you can’t do. As far as the initial alignment, the 3-4 is what we will start off with and we will adjust from there.” Edwards has experience with the 3-4 system after spending the last five seasons as a linebackers coach with the Miami Dolphins, where he was instrumental in the development of linebacker Channing Crowder. In 2009, the Miami defense ranked fourth in the NFL in third-down defense, holding opponents to a 34.8 percent success rate. The Dolphins also paced the NFL by recording a sack every 7.4 opponent pass plays. Following the 2009 season, Edwards was named the defensive coordinator at the University of Florida on Jan. 8 of this year, before being offered and accepting the Bills coaching position. In 2003, Edwards was named the defensive coordinator for the Washington Redskins after serving as the assistant defensive coordinator/ linebackers coach the previous year under then head coach Steve Spurrier. Edwards coached the likes of Bills Hall of Famer Bruce Smith. Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington was selected for two of his three Pro Bowls under the tutelage of Edwards (2002-03) including a career year in which he had 107 tackles and 11 sacks. In 2002, each of the Redskins’ starting linebackers, which also included Jesse Armstead and Jeremiah Trotter, surpassed the 100-tackle plateau. Edwards began his NFL coaching career with a four-season stint with the Dallas Cowboys (1998-2001), the first two of which came under head coach Chan Gailey. He tutored the team’s linebackers where Dexter Coakley was twice selected to the Pro Bowl in Edwards’ time with the Cowboys. “I feel like this is a great opportunity for me to come in and have a chance to work with coach Gailey again and the staff that he has been able to put together,” Edwards said. “I am excited to have the opportunity to come to Buffalo and look forward to getting started as quickly as possible. This is a team that has played good defense in the past and I am excited to continue on with that tradition.” Prior to his time in the pro ranks, Edwards spent seven years coaching at the college level, with stints at Georgia (1997- defensive line), Duke (1996- linebackers), Appalachian State (1992-95- linebackers) and Florida (1991- graduate assistant). Edwards coached current Bills DT Marcus Stroud at Georgia in 1997. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3/bills-name-edwards-defensive-coordinator/d4bc880d-7f2e-48a2-8cc4-74e731938c0e One of the most important positions left on Chan Gailey’s coaching staff has been filled. George Edwards, a 12-year NFL coaching veteran, was named Bills defensive coordinator Thursday. Edwards has been a defensive coordinator (2003) and assistant defensive coordinator (2002) in his time in the league. “We are very excited that George Edwards has joined our staff as defensive coordinator,” said head coach Chan Gailey. “He brings a wealth of experience, not only as a motivator and communicator, but he has been involved with some great schemes and we are excited about him being the head of our defense.” Buffalo’s new defensive boss will be making changes to the Bills defensive scheme, which has exclusively employed a 4-3 front the past nine seasons. “Defensively, we will start from a 3-4 alignment,” said Edwards. “But we will do what we feel is best for our players. We are not going to give anything away about exactly what we will do, but personnel will dictate what you can and what you can’t do. As far as the initial alignment, the 3-4 is what we will start off with and we will adjust from there.” Edwards has experience with the 3-4 system after spending the last five seasons as a linebackers coach with the Miami Dolphins, where he was instrumental in the development of linebacker Channing Crowder. In 2009, the Miami defense ranked fourth in the NFL in third-down defense, holding opponents to a 34.8 percent success rate. The Dolphins also paced the NFL by recording a sack every 7.4 opponent pass plays. Following the 2009 season, Edwards was named the defensive coordinator at the University of Florida on Jan. 8 of this year, before being offered and accepting the Bills coaching position. In 2003, Edwards was named the defensive coordinator for the Washington Redskins after serving as the assistant defensive coordinator/ linebackers coach the previous year under then head coach Steve Spurrier. Edwards coached the likes of Bills Hall of Famer Bruce Smith. Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington was selected for two of his three Pro Bowls under the tutelage of Edwards (2002-03) including a career year in which he had 107 tackles and 11 sacks. In 2002, each of the Redskins’ starting linebackers, which also included Jesse Armstead and Jeremiah Trotter, surpassed the 100-tackle plateau. Edwards began his NFL coaching career with a four-season stint with the Dallas Cowboys (1998-2001), the first two of which came under head coach Chan Gailey. He tutored the team’s linebackers where Dexter Coakley was twice selected to the Pro Bowl in Edwards’ time with the Cowboys. “I feel like this is a great opportunity for me to come in and have a chance to work with coach Gailey again and the staff that he has been able to put together,” Edwards said. “I am excited to have the opportunity to come to Buffalo and look forward to getting started as quickly as possible. This is a team that has played good defense in the past and I am excited to continue on with that tradition.” Prior to his time in the pro ranks, Edwards spent seven years coaching at the college level, with stints at Georgia (1997- defensive line), Duke (1996- linebackers), Appalachian State (1992-95- linebackers) and Florida (1991- graduate assistant). Edwards coached current Bills DT Marcus Stroud at Georgia in 1997. He was essentially a career position coach. What schemes did he ever come up with? Terrible pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 He was essentially a career position coach. What schemes did he ever come up with? Terrible pick. Everyone starts as a position coach.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAinLack. Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 He was essentially a career position coach. What schemes did he ever come up with? Terrible pick. I said it before and I'll say it again..., when the defense does play well - it is not because of Edwards - it's inspite of Edwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Like I said in a previous thread, I find it interesting that Gailey seems to get 1000% out of a ragtag bunch of castaways and late Round Picks while Edwards REALLY struggles with what should be FAR more talent...The wealth of Draft Picks he's received over the past 2 Years, plus he inherited Kyle Williams, George Wilson, Kelsay, and others... Personally I think the guy is WAY over-matched on almost every Sunday...I'm not saying The Bills have the best talent in the league on Defense...But there is talent...No way should they be as bad as they are...And I think a lot of it is Edwards...Just my opinion of coarse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Everyone starts as a position coach.... He's been in the league for a while. Why on earth would you pick a guy with limited experience running the 3-4 when you are just introducing this "scheme" to a young team with limited talent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibuya Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 it's hard to say since we obviously don;'t have anyone capable of beating their man on an edge rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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