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Who is he?
That's him
Always love getting NFL coaches on staffQuote:
Originally Posted by Jack Lambert
Yep. That's himQuote:
Originally Posted by Jack Lambert
Was he let go at the Redskins after last season or what? Can't find much about him. Seems weird he would leave NFL for position coach.
What's his connection to staff?
http://www.redskins.com/team/coaches.html
This answers my question - not listed on redskins website. So we hired a ex-NFL coach who doesn't have a job? Not impressed
I think he was coaching at GA Tech when they won their NC.
I'm sure he will be great. He hasn't stayed in one place very long though if we are looking for more stability.
The last player he recruited is 40 years old now. You don't stay employed in the NFL for 20 years not knowing how to coach but the recruiting aspect concerns me.
That's right.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack Lambert
http://coachesinc.com/bio.aspx?id=45Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack Lambert
Was the LBs coach
Don't tell Croom that.Quote:
Originally Posted by MafiaDawg
The guy wasnt retained by a brand new defensive coordinator. Redskins players raved about him. Were getting a solid coach, dont know what were getting in terms of recruiting.
We need a DL coach that can motivate players. Sounds like a player's coach, which is promising to me. Also, if the pro guys liked him recruits and mommas will probably like him too. That's a good first sign at least.Quote:
Originally Posted by state66
Yep...great points! Ryan Kerrigan gives him a ton of credit for his development and improvement last year. http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-r...sher-eyes-moreQuote:
Originally Posted by state66
"This has been a focus since the end of his first season. Kerrigan tends to round his rushes, taking him off the path to the quarterback; it's something rookie Trent Murphy must now combat. For the first time, though, he's had a coach dedicated to helping develop pass-rushers in Brian Baker....
Baker drills it into his players every day, with similar pass-rush drills that they performed in training camp.
“Even if it's on a Friday practice and things are lighter," Kerrigan said, "he'll be like, 'Stay on your track.'"....
“All pass-rushers, once they get close to the quarterback, get enamored with the quarterback,” Baker said. “That quarterback almost starts to be a distraction. Obviously that's the target so you don't want to be distracted by the target. You want to see the guy because he's going to move, so do I concentrate on the tackle or the quarterback? Well, you have to feel the tackle, feel where his weight is at and anticipate where you are in relation to the quarterback. All those things are repetition. The get off ... and the angle ... we've got that down pretty good.”"
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Originally Posted by Political Hack
OLB/DL coach Brian Baker tells @ESPNRadio980 he is NOT being retained by the #Redskins & new DC Joe Barry/Jay Gruden. Did a great job in '14Quote:
Originally Posted by Big4Dawg
Surprised by Baker. Thought he did a very good job. Seemed to really help Kerrigan in particular... John Keim
Tarik El-Bashir ✔@TarikCSN
Kerrigan repeatedly credited Baker w/helping him improve pass rush angles, etc. But you know what?Coaches like to bring aboard 'their guys'.
“Before, I was straight up the hashes and now I'm cutting off inside,” he said. “That's how I know if I'm rushing on the right angle.”
The sack/fumble on the first play of the game against Indianapolis provided proof. He went straight at the tackle, doing what a rusher must do: quickly close the space between him and the tackle.
“When I got there I saw there was a little space on the edge and I was able to knock his hands down without getting too wide,” Kerrigan said.
Baker drills it into his players every day, with similar pass-rush drills that they performed in training camp.
“Even if it's on a Friday practice and things are lighter," Kerrigan said, "he'll be like, 'Stay on your track.'"
Has a good track record in the league among coaches and players it seems. Getting a very experienced NFL guy is usually a good thing.
https://vimeo.com/123651203
He's coming for you Freeze - except he seems real.
Croom would have been a very good RB's coach at State...we hired him for a position he wasnt qualified forQuote:
Originally Posted by Big4Dawg
He seems to fill gaps, besides just the coaching part, from some really good men and coaches who just left. I like him more and more I read and listen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big4Dawg
Well, we know 3 of the 4 defensive coaches are very good recruiters and surely Baker can't be any worse than a couple of the recruiters we continue to carry on the offensive side of the ball.Quote:
Originally Posted by state66
He was DC for that team - and was on staff during their "Black Watch" Defense era of the mid 80s with Pat Swilling. Those D's were stout - especially by GT standards.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack Lambert
Interesting. We've offered both of the Swilling twins for this class. They are legit ball players. Hopefully this helps us.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrunswickDawg
According to his bio, he was LB coach in 90, became DC in 95. Either way, though, this seems like a great hire. Anyone claiming they aren't impressed is insane.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrunswickDawg
OLB coaching experience for a DL coach....starting to think we see a lot more 3-4 sets moving forward. Maybe I'm wrong. Did Sirmon play under Baker? Could be a connection there.
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Originally Posted by Big4Dawg
Zing!!!
I skimmed the dates wrong - but yeah, a Swilling connection couldn't hurt.Quote:
Originally Posted by smootness
No. Baker never coached the TitansQuote:
Originally Posted by CadaverDawg
He spent the large majority of his career coaching the DL, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by CadaverDawg
anyone not liking this hire is just a negative idiot. You mean He can coach the DL for the Redskins but wouldn't be good for MSU? I think our defensive staff has improved big time.Quote:
Originally Posted by smootness
We're starting to copy Saban's way of thinking and going after NFL type coaches.
I like that he's got a good but of DC experience. That could really help Sirmon in his first year.
Dan has to get a good grade for the hires he's made this spring. I believe we have hired some top notch people. Now they just have to put in the work.
And he can replace Sirmon after Sirmon stays his 1 year**Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
I have no problem with this hire. Maybe not a huge name, but you can't put a price tag on a guy with that much NFL experience. We've addressed major recruiting concerns, so hopefully he is a big technique developer first and foremost. It's always easier to recruit when you can say, "I coached NFL DL-men for __ years, and you've got the talent...now let me teach you the technique that will get you to the League". So that alone should make him a decent recruiter.
This is a good bit of DL experience...Quote:
Originally Posted by CadaverDawg
BAKER FOOTBALL TIMELINE
1980-83: Linebacker, Maryland
1984: Student Coach, Maryland
1985: Graduate Assistant, Maryland
1986: Fullbacks Coach, Army
1987-94: Linebackers Coach, Georgia Tech
1995: Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach, Georgia Tech
1996: Defensive Line Coach, San Diego Chargers
1997-2000: Defensive Line Coach, Detroit Lions
2001: Defensive Line Coach, Minnesota Vikings
2002-03: Linebackers Coach, Minnesota Vikings
2004-05: Defensive Line Coach, Minnesota Vikings
2006-08: Defensive Line Coach, St. Louis Rams
2009-10: Defensive Line Coach, Carolina Panthers
2011-12: Defensive Line Coach, Dallas Cowboys
2013: Outside Linebackers Coach, Cleveland Browns
+1 Agree completely.Quote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
Oh I agree. I think people are taking that post of mine wrong....I just think with his combo of LB and DL experience, he might be a perfect guy to coach a 3-4 technique to DL-men & OLB'ers. But I'm probably reading too deep into it. I think it's a solid hire. Hopefully he and Sirmon are excited to work together.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgtini