folz Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) With all of the recent talk about leadership and mental toughness... Who's rallying the defense on the sideline during games? With so many young guys (Shep, A. Williams, Gilmore), humble guys (K. Williams), quiet/reserved guys (M. Williams, Dareus), etc. who is rallying the D? We don't have a Ray Lewis type-player. And Gailey is more focused on the offensive-side of things. So, is there a coach on the sidelines who can pull the D together or do the players just go to their position coaches? Being in the booth didn't help the Stache come up with an answer for what New England was doing last week. It didn't seem to help him make the proper adjustments. So, why is he there? I know in the past (with other teams), I've seen him somewhat animated on the sidelines...he's not a Rex Ryan or whomever, but maybe being more interactive with the players on Sunday---congratulating them when they do well and pulling them together when things aren't going right, just being in the middle of the action, maybe that would help with the leadership issue somewhat, at least on the defense. So, should Dave get out of the booth and onto the field on Sundays? Edited October 5, 2012 by folz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I'n no expert, but doesn't he get a better field of view from up in the booth? The only thing he can't do is yell at the players for their lousy tackling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I'n no expert, but doesn't he get a better field of view from up in the booth? The only thing he can't do is yell at the players for their lousy tackling I wonder if being in the booth is leaving him too dissociated from the game. If he were down on the field seeing Brady point at Scott and yell "FORTY THREE IS THE MIKE!" followed by ripping off another successful run, or seeing Mario stand up on a play, I wonder if he'd get a better sense of what's really going on. He does get a better view of the field from the booth, but perhaps it allows him to be too theoretical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Hell Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 who cares if wanny coaches from the international space station. mario needs to get to the QB and the LB's need to make plays. I wonder if being in the booth is leaving him too dissociated from the game. If he were down on the field seeing Brady point at Scott and yell "FORTY THREE IS THE MIKE!" followed by ripping off another successful run, or seeing Mario stand up on a play, I wonder if he'd get a better sense of what's really going on. He does get a better view of the field from the booth, but perhaps it allows him to be too theoretical. i really don't thinnk it matters. it comes down to players executing imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 It does not matter at all where he is during the game if the team is not prepared for the game and the coach is not prepared to make adjustments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 But is he wearing a headset? We all know that's the key to successful coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 You don't have the player interaction in the booth, also how can you make series to series adjustments from up there? It didn't help him one bit vs NE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 You don't have the player interaction in the booth, also how can you make series to series adjustments from up there? It didn't help him one bit vs NE. he's not the only defensive coach in the league that is not on the field...again, it comes down to preparation and player execution. there's plenty to get on wanny about so far, but i don't really care if he's on the field or in the booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 who cares if wanny coaches from the international space station. mario needs to get to the QB and the LB's need to make plays. i really don't thinnk it matters. it comes down to players executing imo. And a good gameplan CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) My inside sources DEEP within the Bills organization tells me that until he gets on the sideline and yells like Carl Mauck while wearing gloves, a headset, a bandana and eating a breakfast cereal with his name on the box and buys three houses in Buffalo, he will be a lousy coach. Edited October 5, 2012 by RkFast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I wouldn't mind him coaching from the booth if we had a leader on defense holding the other player accountable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I'n no expert, but doesn't he get a better field of view from up in the booth? The only thing he can't do is yell at the players for their lousy tackling Every team gets the aerial shots of the schemes after each drive. The qb is handed a bunch of photos and that is what he is seeing - the defensive alignment. Also I wouldn't discount the effect getting into someone can have. A little bump/motivation/angering of a d that looks at times passionless would be a GREAT thing! I wouldn't mind him coaching from the booth if we had a leader on defense holding the other player accountable Yes sir! I believe you have hit the nail on the head! At times we have seen K Williams and Dareus firing up the troops but it doesn't seem consistent. Against the Brown's K Williams was firing into the o-line hard. I didn't see that same thing against the Pats*. Strategizing and motivating are 2 things that can be accomplished on the field and not from the booth, and they are 2 HUGE roles of the D coordinator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 But is he wearing a headset? We all know that's the key to successful coaching. Very funny. I was about to say the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 You get a better view from the booth. If you are a good X's and O's diagnostician, the booth is a good place. But Wanny, sadly, doesn't seem to have a talent for identifying tactical mistakes and then solving them. So there's really no point for him being in the booth. I think Wanny should be on the sideline, coaching technique and firing up the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananathumb Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 No, he needs to get out of Buffalo and onto the golf course with all the other old fired coaches, Guy has no grasp of the game anymore, witness his misuse of talent in the last game and against the Jets. He simply refuses to call a blitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 JMO but I think the guy needs to get out of the booth and ride towards the sunset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 IMO, yes. If something isn't working, change it. The D needs motivation. And some yelling at. Maybe Chan can yell at him too. So disappointed in his D schemes/gameplans. Holding on to hope. But so far, he's a dud. Wouldn't mind him on the sidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 its a trade - you get to see the game a little better up there, but you get a feel for the spirit and to look your players in the eyes on the sideline. i wont say one is better than the other - and it can vary from team to team, and coach to coach. ultimately, with either choice, you would hope there would be another guy that could fill the opposing role. if hes up top, hopefully he has a guy that can effectively communicate the sideline atmosphere to him, and if hes down on the field he has guys up top that he trusts picking up tendencies. really it, in an ideal situation, shouldnt make a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003Contenders Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 It could simply be that Wanny -- like the rest of us -- expected more from the DLine. I do wish, though, that he would do a better job of adjusting when the front four isn't getting it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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