WhistlingDixie

I guess it was pretty good.

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The 3-4 we're running is one gap (I think; I forget the difference between one gap and two gap) and ask the down linemen to penatrate and be disruptive, not simply hold their blocks to let the linebackers roam free. If it was the latter, we'd need a big fat guy in the middle.

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You're right. The Ryan brothers are one gap guys. The difference is defensive lineman responsibility. In one gap, the d-linemen (DE,NT,DE) are each responsible for "one-gap". This limited responsibility allows them to fire off and disrupt their gap. Two-gap defensive linemen are anchors, with their job being to hold their ground and read/react to the offensive linemen. The different responsibilities lend themselves to different players.

That is just my understanding, I could be wrong.

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i think these assets will be packaged with one of our 1st rnd picks for a sf.

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I hope you are right. Do you have anyone in mind?

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Is there a way to structure a contract that is based on % of games played to ensure that he is worth the deal from year to year? if not, what are some other options to ensure he is worth building around?

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I believe that under the new CBA teams cannot include a "games played" incentive because, in the past, teams have benched players to keep them from triggering their bonus.

However, I do believe that Demps/Loomis are allowed to include other performance incentives (like total points scored or something similar) that would end up having the same effect. Of course, Gordon would still have to agree to the incentives.

I think Benson is splitting the roles of GM just like he did with the Saints. Loomis is the numbers guy. He understands the cap and how the rules work. Sean Payton is the football guy. He evaluates players, tells Loomis who he wants, and Loomis works out the most favorable deal.

I believe Benson is applying Loomis' strength with numbers and contracts to the Hornets, while allow Demps to make basketball decisions. Loomis has shown he can sit back and let someone else make personnel decisions. I don't see any reason he would change in his new job.