montrose
01-20-2011, 07:57 AM
• In football business, want to stay in one place as long as possible if it’s a nice place with a good organization. Was on his way out, had other opportunities but then Coach Fox came on and after talking it was a great opportunity couldn’t pass up.
• Fox will fit in because he’s a people person, a great leader and motivator. Has a defensive background. We’re in a similar situation to Carolina when Fox came in, saw Fox come in and do good things in the early development of the team. Players really like him and will play for him, he does things in their best interest. He’ll be great for the team and organization.
• Offense needs to be more consistent, playing complimentary football. Arizona game is an example when the offense didn’t help the defense because of 6 turnovers. Offense has to take advantage of opportunities. Have to be better on 3rd down, were good early in the season but slipped as season went on. Need to be balanced, with players understanding their role.
• Going to sit down evaluate positions of needs next week in Mobile. Staff will back next Thursday at Dove Valley to discuss opinions people have.
• Told all the QBs, Fox is going to play the best 11 guys every Sunday. Doesn’t care where you were drafted, what your name is, how long you’ve been in the league. Went through it in Carolina with Jake Delhomme. If he had a rough week, fans would be all over the team to make a move and Fox stuck with him because Delhomme gave the best chance to win and next thing they were in the playoffs, Championship game and Super Bowl. Fox will do what’s best for the team.
• Told Kyle Orton of Fox’s philosophy on playing. When everyone gets in he’ll sit down with each player and determine what’s best for the team.
• Great opportunity to call plays and run the offense. Fortunate to be tutored by many great coaches. Josh McDaniels is one of the most intelligent coaches ever been around, very creative offensive mind – really understands all three phases. Dan Henning in Carolina took him under his wing, Bill Musgrave in Carolina got him into the business, Richard Williamson who retired last year and Jeff Davison – been tutored by these guys along with playing for Mike Holmgren, George Seifert and Steve Mariucci. Taken a bit from each of these guys in his career.
• Foundation for offense is in place, going to keep same terminology. Will do something’s different in line with what McCoy’s done in the past other place. Will sit down as a staff Thursday and take everyone’s input. Ran the ball differently in Carolina with Dave Magazu coming in to coach the OL, worked with him for 7 years – there are something’s that will change. Everyone knows about Fox’s past, going to take advantage of the players we have. Through the lockout, things may change in regards to OTAs and mini-camp.
• (In response to question about Tim Tebow’s reputation as a clutch player and Orton not being one) It takes all 11 guys, everybody has to play better in the 4th quarter. Also, Timmy could’ve done some things better early in the games. Matter of everyone being on the same page and playing as one. Struggled in 4th quarter early this season, have to a better job of coaching.
• Will be working directly with Tebow every day during the season. Talked with him after the season ended, mentioned he has things he can help Tebow with. Great thing with Tim is if you teach him some things, he’s going to work as long as possible to correct it and do what you want him to do.
• There was a definitely a reason they were conservative playcalling against Oakland. Have to but players in the best situation to succeed. In Tim’s case he hadn’t taken a lot of reps. Oakland plays tight man-to-man, have to be careful especially with Nnamdi Asomugha there – don’t want to expose a rookie QB. Have to do what’s best for the team and get Tebow success early on. Plenty of young QBs are thrown in, wing it all over the field and have their confidence destroyed. With Tim, tried to do things he does well with letting him run and get him comfortable. Firm believer have to make sure the QB understands and knows what to do every play. If they don’t like it or know it, already two strikes against you – the game moves too fast. As a rookie QB, so many things defenses do – until been in the league playing for a year or two you’re going to see something new every other snap. Tried to minimize mistakes and let him play natural instead of worrying about every detail.
• Learned from Henning, can’t worry about what people think about playcalling. For example on 3rd and long draw against Oakland, Tim scored on that play. In San Diego game, 3rd down conversion was QB deal. Just have to call the game the way you think. Don’t want to put defense in bad situation. When playing rookie QB, may call a more conservative game.
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• Fox will fit in because he’s a people person, a great leader and motivator. Has a defensive background. We’re in a similar situation to Carolina when Fox came in, saw Fox come in and do good things in the early development of the team. Players really like him and will play for him, he does things in their best interest. He’ll be great for the team and organization.
• Offense needs to be more consistent, playing complimentary football. Arizona game is an example when the offense didn’t help the defense because of 6 turnovers. Offense has to take advantage of opportunities. Have to be better on 3rd down, were good early in the season but slipped as season went on. Need to be balanced, with players understanding their role.
• Going to sit down evaluate positions of needs next week in Mobile. Staff will back next Thursday at Dove Valley to discuss opinions people have.
• Told all the QBs, Fox is going to play the best 11 guys every Sunday. Doesn’t care where you were drafted, what your name is, how long you’ve been in the league. Went through it in Carolina with Jake Delhomme. If he had a rough week, fans would be all over the team to make a move and Fox stuck with him because Delhomme gave the best chance to win and next thing they were in the playoffs, Championship game and Super Bowl. Fox will do what’s best for the team.
• Told Kyle Orton of Fox’s philosophy on playing. When everyone gets in he’ll sit down with each player and determine what’s best for the team.
• Great opportunity to call plays and run the offense. Fortunate to be tutored by many great coaches. Josh McDaniels is one of the most intelligent coaches ever been around, very creative offensive mind – really understands all three phases. Dan Henning in Carolina took him under his wing, Bill Musgrave in Carolina got him into the business, Richard Williamson who retired last year and Jeff Davison – been tutored by these guys along with playing for Mike Holmgren, George Seifert and Steve Mariucci. Taken a bit from each of these guys in his career.
• Foundation for offense is in place, going to keep same terminology. Will do something’s different in line with what McCoy’s done in the past other place. Will sit down as a staff Thursday and take everyone’s input. Ran the ball differently in Carolina with Dave Magazu coming in to coach the OL, worked with him for 7 years – there are something’s that will change. Everyone knows about Fox’s past, going to take advantage of the players we have. Through the lockout, things may change in regards to OTAs and mini-camp.
• (In response to question about Tim Tebow’s reputation as a clutch player and Orton not being one) It takes all 11 guys, everybody has to play better in the 4th quarter. Also, Timmy could’ve done some things better early in the games. Matter of everyone being on the same page and playing as one. Struggled in 4th quarter early this season, have to a better job of coaching.
• Will be working directly with Tebow every day during the season. Talked with him after the season ended, mentioned he has things he can help Tebow with. Great thing with Tim is if you teach him some things, he’s going to work as long as possible to correct it and do what you want him to do.
• There was a definitely a reason they were conservative playcalling against Oakland. Have to but players in the best situation to succeed. In Tim’s case he hadn’t taken a lot of reps. Oakland plays tight man-to-man, have to be careful especially with Nnamdi Asomugha there – don’t want to expose a rookie QB. Have to do what’s best for the team and get Tebow success early on. Plenty of young QBs are thrown in, wing it all over the field and have their confidence destroyed. With Tim, tried to do things he does well with letting him run and get him comfortable. Firm believer have to make sure the QB understands and knows what to do every play. If they don’t like it or know it, already two strikes against you – the game moves too fast. As a rookie QB, so many things defenses do – until been in the league playing for a year or two you’re going to see something new every other snap. Tried to minimize mistakes and let him play natural instead of worrying about every detail.
• Learned from Henning, can’t worry about what people think about playcalling. For example on 3rd and long draw against Oakland, Tim scored on that play. In San Diego game, 3rd down conversion was QB deal. Just have to call the game the way you think. Don’t want to put defense in bad situation. When playing rookie QB, may call a more conservative game.
http://www.stationcaster.com/player_skinned.php?s=96&c=740&f=67526