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Posted by nickeatman at 3/16/2011 5:00 PM CDT on truebluefanclub.com
There has been some talk here recently about some aspects of this lockout that could negatively affect the Cowboys. One of them has been the installment process of Rob Ryan’s new 3-4 defense, and how that could get altered by the lockout.
For starters, several defensive players loaded up on information before the lockout occurred, with scheduled meetings with Ryan and his defensive staff last month here at Valley Ranch.
But let’s not forget that part of what has made Ryan a very good coordinator is his ability to scheme on a weekly basis.
That’s really what separates good coaches and great coaches. While it’s nice to know the terminology and get basic principles of the new defense, where I think we’ll see the biggest change in Ryan’s defenses will occur on a week-to-week basis.
Some of Cleveland’s best games on defense the past two years under Ryan occurred in match-ups against the Steelers in 2009 when the 2-11 Browns knocked Pittsburgh out of the playoffs with a 13-6 win. That win propelled Cleveland to finish the year with four straight wins.
Last year, Cleveland had plenty of chances to beat the Jets at home in a brotherly match-up between Rob and Rex. The Browns had one of their better defensive outings until a breakdown in overtime.
When things are on the line, that’s when Rob Ryan tends to be at his best and has been known for his unique game-plans each week.
So while it might be tough to install this defense over the summer with no contact with the players, once it gets in next year, Ryan should do most of his good work in the days leading up to the game.
There has been some talk here recently about some aspects of this lockout that could negatively affect the Cowboys. One of them has been the installment process of Rob Ryan’s new 3-4 defense, and how that could get altered by the lockout.
For starters, several defensive players loaded up on information before the lockout occurred, with scheduled meetings with Ryan and his defensive staff last month here at Valley Ranch.
But let’s not forget that part of what has made Ryan a very good coordinator is his ability to scheme on a weekly basis.
That’s really what separates good coaches and great coaches. While it’s nice to know the terminology and get basic principles of the new defense, where I think we’ll see the biggest change in Ryan’s defenses will occur on a week-to-week basis.
Some of Cleveland’s best games on defense the past two years under Ryan occurred in match-ups against the Steelers in 2009 when the 2-11 Browns knocked Pittsburgh out of the playoffs with a 13-6 win. That win propelled Cleveland to finish the year with four straight wins.
Last year, Cleveland had plenty of chances to beat the Jets at home in a brotherly match-up between Rob and Rex. The Browns had one of their better defensive outings until a breakdown in overtime.
When things are on the line, that’s when Rob Ryan tends to be at his best and has been known for his unique game-plans each week.
So while it might be tough to install this defense over the summer with no contact with the players, once it gets in next year, Ryan should do most of his good work in the days leading up to the game.
