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Originally Posted by bricks
Well, Kiffin is highly regarded as one of the greatest defensive coordinators in NFL history.
When he was defensive coordinator in Tampa for 13 seasons, his defenses finished in the top 10 in both points and yards allowed, 10x's.
Whether or not you like the Tampa 2 or 4-3, his success factor alone is something you may want to consider or open up to. The guy is as good as they come. Having an established def coordinator like this is a must for an offensive minded coach.
*I do not want to see shades of Dick Vermeil all over again. All offense and no defense. Hiring an establish def coordinator is equally as important as an offensive minded coach. I'd like to see balance and stability on both sides of the ball. What better people to have than Kiffin and Reid. Not only are they successful but they are consistent.
Tampa 2 or 4-3, who really cares? If what Kiffin does works and he is a master at it, then I'm taking that anyday week.
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#1 - the personnel transition isn't worth it. DJ isn't the kind of Mike backer you want, so you'd have to hire an absolute stud. They'd have to find two not just okay, but elite Defensive Tackles which are difficult to find. They'd have to get another speedy outside linebacker (DJ would likely move back to OLB). And your safeties have to be elite -- they'd have to get a new one of those too.
And all to run a defense that is kind of like Romeo's -- still effective, but becoming obsolete. The traditional Tampa 2 has evolved, because spread teams can expose the scheme by spreading people way out. New Tampa 2 teams rely more heavily on blitzes to create pressure. Kiffin's scheme isn't going to be as effective as it was in the glory days.
Go for a guy with a more modern defense. More importantly, rather than force-fit a scheme, find a DC who knows how to make the scheme adapt to the players. It's the difference between hiring a guy who will sledgehammer your defense and rebuild, to a a guy who can make an effective scheme just by adding a few new pieces.