Saints interviewing Staley and Christian Parker for DC, Nuss for OC

Christian Parker pain train check in

I’d rather Parker than Staley tbh but they’re both Fangio disciples so it would probably be still that hybrid 3-4 but I’d rather the unknown and upside of Parker. Plus, he’s younger.

Staley had that one good year with the Rams but his Chargers defenses just weren’t very good and they didn’t have THAT bad of personnel

Wade Phillips fielded the 20th and 17th defenses in Points Against before Staley took over in LA and turned out the #1 ranked D. I know we are dismissive of that one season but he obviously changed something with mainly the same personnel. And Staley is still somehow catching stray for SF issues this past year

Parker would be fine but he’s 33, I’d be very surprised if they brought him in but stranger things have happened

I’m hoping for a surprise DC candidate

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obviously changed something with mainly the same personnel

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I’ll never forget McVay absolutely pumping Staley during that season, saying shite like he’s one of the smartest football dudes he’s ever been around.

I’d be fine with giving Staley a shot but I just don’t want him to be scapegoated. The D has even less talent than the offense. They’ll need to give him 3 years too

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Wade Phillips fielded the 20th and 17th defenses in Points Against before Staley took over in LA and turned out the #1 ranked D. I know we are dismissive of that one season but he obviously changed something

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What changed:

Ramsey was there 9 games with Phillips after the trade

And the Super Bowl year after Staley left they jumped back to 15th