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Romeo Crennel expected to be new defensive coordinator for the Texans

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by jdm485, Jan 4, 2014.

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Do you like the move to let Wade Phillips go and hire Romeo Crennel as new DC?

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  2. NO

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  1. J.R.

    J.R. Member

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Good chance that Romeo Crennel becomes <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&amp;src=hash">#Texans</a> DC. But not yet. Just texted me, “Still unemployed.” Will coach East-West game in 2 weeks</p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/419546795451359233">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    #41 J.R., Jan 4, 2014
  2. Remii

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    That may only be on run downs... Richard Seymour didn't put up big sack numbers in Romeo's system but teams ran more back then. The NFL has changed to a pass happy league which means more nickel and dime. J.J. will have plenty of chances to rush the passer. Also Romeo likes to use BIG nose tackles. That may be much better for J.J. than having a small guy.
     
    #42 Remii, Jan 4, 2014
  3. Cannonball

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    Just from the view that those are 2 guys who can get to the QB that you're not really asking to get to the QB.

    As far as being able to do what is asked of them in occupying blockers, yes, they could definitely get the job done. I just wonder if it's overkill.

    My question on personnel for that kind of defense is do you need players of that caliber to occupy blockers? Or can you find player who can fill that role, who may not be able to get to the QB consistently but are able to occupy blockers, later in the draft?
     
    #43 Cannonball, Jan 4, 2014
  4. justtxyank

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    Wade's defense didn't call for the DE to get to the QB either.
     
    #44 justtxyank, Jan 4, 2014
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    To be clear, Romeo Crennel has not been hired as the DC of the Texans.

     
    #45 justtxyank, Jan 4, 2014
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    Romeo would be a fool to not utilize JJ in more ways that that
     
    #46 rhino17, Jan 4, 2014
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    Romeo is also coaching the east west game which is goo so he can see some of the players we can take later in the draft
     
    #47 Rudyc281, Jan 4, 2014
  8. Remii

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    Is Clowney even big enough to play DE in the 3-4...??? Most 3-4 DEs are usually big enough to play D tackles in 4-3 systems. That would be a waste of his talent. You can get a big dude out the 4th round to do that...
     
    #48 Remii, Jan 4, 2014
  9. Daedalus

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    Thanks.

    I still see it as "Let us dictate what happens". Halfway through the 1st season, if our other defenders step up & win 1on1s, Olines will be forced to re-adjust & that's when Watt&Clowney show.

    Thant being said, i want Johnny (not just because he's Lebanese).
     
    #49 Daedalus, Jan 4, 2014
  10. Houstunna

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    How's the weather way up on your high horse?

    Wade seems cool, but he had to go. Constant lack of adjustments, terrible red zonedefense, ddidn't disguise blitzes, etc.
     
    #50 Houstunna, Jan 4, 2014
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    Not that Romeo wouldnt be a good hire but was hoping O'B had a young upcomer ready to step in.
     
    #51 mick fry, Jan 4, 2014
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    Crennel wasn't the best head coach, but he'd be perfect for the job because he's NOT a young up and comer. He would be a guy that O'Brien could turn to any time he had a question or issue with his new job - not that I expect there to be many.
     
    #52 Two Sandwiches, Jan 4, 2014
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    Legitimately going to miss this guy. Great person. Hope he stays involved with the organization later in life.
     
    #53 DonnyMost, Jan 4, 2014
  14. BasketballReasons

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    Not a fan of Romeo...

    But we'll see.
     
    #54 BasketballReasons, Jan 4, 2014
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    Good luck to Wade, pure class act.
     
    #55 Raven, Jan 4, 2014
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    How's the weather way up on your high horse?

    Wade seems cool, but he had to go. Constant lack of adjustments, terrible red zonedefense, ddidn't disguise blitzes, etc.
     
    #56 Houstunna, Jan 4, 2014
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    Bye Bye Joe Marciano!
     
    #57 nachbarFTW, Jan 4, 2014
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    Dude he was fired a month ago. You sound real fair weather right now
     
    #58 Fantasma Negro, Jan 4, 2014
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    For what it's worth, Watt has been occupying double teams for 2 years now, and it hasn't seemed to stop him.

    I imagine Romeo will find a way to utilize JJ and not just turn him into a clogger.
     
    #59 sealclubber1016, Jan 4, 2014
  20. TheRealist137

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    Wade deserved it. Our defense has been problematic besides his first year. The downward trend always happens with Wade.
     
    #60 TheRealist137, Jan 4, 2014
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