This: "I think Asst Coaches will be more focused on Player development and position responsibilities within the defensive scheme designed by Morris with input and buy in from position coaches."

The position coaches nee to be coaching fundamentals, coaching technique. I look at Hardy's few snaps for example: Outstanding natural athlete, ideally suited in that respect for thew position, but came out of a small school with limited resources. With all that he brought he looked woefully outmanned against more savvy vets - guys he had the physical ability to beat with more coaching.

I worry less about our DL replacements than any other group because I have confidence in the coach. He transformed Robinson's career, realized Gaines' potential in short order.He teaches and motivates. Dawg work - bring it on!

I hope that Lake and Pleasant can provide that same kind of coaching.

As to scheme, my overall thought is until we have a pass rush that will shorten the time that CB's have to cover, there will be more zone with CB's playing back. It's safe, and proven, if not glamorous. I'd like to see more picks, but picks come from QB's that are harrassed as much as they come from DB's.

We can begin to develop and fully utilize the speed and coverage skills of Cobe and Tomlinson when they don't have to cover for five or six seconds. I think, too, we'll see more 5 DB backfields without Ramsey in the so-called star position. It will be interesting to see what sort of alignments they bring out - and as that happens, I'll be looking for more instructional posts from you, JY53.