Eagles Hire Johnnie Lynn As Secondary/Corners Coach
by JasonB on Feb 8, 2011 12:38 PM EST
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PrintA half hour ago it was a rumor and now it's a reality. The Eagles have officially announced that they've hired Johnnie Lynn as their secondary/cornerbacks coach. For more on Lynn, check out the post just below, but the short story is that he brings a ton of experience both as a player and coach to the Eagles defensive staff.
The team also moved a number of other pieces around on the staff promoting Duce Staley to special teams quality control coach, promoting James Urban to assistant offensive coordinator, David Culley to senior offensive assistant/WR coach, Doug Pederson was hired as QB coach and Bobby April Jr. was hired as a defensive quality control coach.
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Seems like...
They’re really high on Urban, I guess that whole Vick/Kolb thing paid dividends for him.
BTW, this now makes GCobb correct twice in the past…5 hours. Still, good call I suppose.
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sort of...
not secondary coach, but Cornerbacks coach…
still, good job by him *picking the correct source and riding with him* lol
"This is one of the top 10 biggest bonehead trades in the history of the NFL."
-Redskins TE Chris Cooley
by Ralf E Chubbs on Feb 8, 2011 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
lol...
If he only did it more often, trips to his site would be less depressing.
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+1
"This is one of the top 10 biggest bonehead trades in the history of the NFL."
-Redskins TE Chris Cooley
by Ralf E Chubbs on Feb 8, 2011 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
Technically his title is Secondary/cornerbacks coach
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Also
They finalized the claim for CB Isaiah Trufant off of waivers from the Jets.
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He means outside of them...
I mean in the DB or LB area we finally have somebody w/ experience.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
This is good....
…no gripes here. One question does arise though…why does our CB coach have more experience at DC than any other member of the coaching staff?
....and thats a Jack Fact
So then who is the Offensive Quality Control Coach?
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Jon Gruden? lol
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
R2C2!
RIP JJ
by sports00fan00 on Feb 8, 2011 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
Is Bobby April Jr
the son of our ST coach or did the Eagles change his position as well?
"Luis Zedejas, I kick field goals. Am I nervous, yeah I suppose. Win the game by hittin the mark, this game is over before it starts."
-Buddy's Watchin You
by IWantToFlyLikeAnEagle on Feb 8, 2011 12:50 PM EST reply actions
his son
grew up in Pa. lived there for 40 years but my job has taken me deep into the swamps of louisiana where all you here is "who dat" who dat" and on clear nights when the wind is gently blowing from the northwest you can hear the wimpers and sobs of jerry and his herd of cowgirls.
by eagleflownsouth on Feb 8, 2011 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks
I did try to google it but got a lot of Bobby and J.R. Ewing references and gave up.
"Luis Zedejas, I kick field goals. Am I nervous, yeah I suppose. Win the game by hittin the mark, this game is over before it starts."
-Buddy's Watchin You
by IWantToFlyLikeAnEagle on Feb 8, 2011 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
Son of...
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=23379
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Nepotism or does he know some Silly things about his job...?
"This is one of the top 10 biggest bonehead trades in the history of the NFL."
-Redskins TE Chris Cooley
by Ralf E Chubbs on Feb 8, 2011 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
Really the quality control coaches blow whistles and hold clipboards at practices. Plus they help prepare film and stuff. It’s a learning kind of position although it is a stepping stone.
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I read an article recently
how Dan Snyder used to let all his head coaches, minus Horny for Zorny, have their sons on as QC Coaches, or Def Assists, etc… we can all see how well that turned out.
I just don’t want to see even begin to go that route.
It’s good to know they don’t have that big of an effect on our day to day operations.
I’m okay with it as long as he’s not an utter joke.
"This is one of the top 10 biggest bonehead trades in the history of the NFL."
-Redskins TE Chris Cooley
by Ralf E Chubbs on Feb 8, 2011 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
The negativity on here amazes me sometimes
There are SO sons of coaches that have gone on to be great, or at least competent coaches!
The obvious first example is Rex Ryan, Then there’s Lane Kiffen, who isn ‘t without controversy, but he’s certainly not without value as a coach. Lets not forget Brian Shottenheimer, who’s not a HC but has been a successful OC for quite a while now. While we’re talking about OC’s we might as well mention Kyle Shanahan, who, despite his recent struggles, does appear to mostly be a competent OC as well.
Lets not jump to conclusions or go being negative for the sake of being negative.
Gotcha
Your examples are of good hires… mine were of bad.
both sides have been presented!
"This is one of the top 10 biggest bonehead trades in the history of the NFL."
-Redskins TE Chris Cooley
by Ralf E Chubbs on Feb 9, 2011 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
The Eagles
Demoted him to being Bobby April’s daughter.
"I don’t know whether I prefer Astroturf to grass. I never smoked Astroturf." - Joe Namath
I was kinda looking forward to some change
But I guess this guy and Washburn are all
Let's get it Birds.
by homestar2281 on Feb 8, 2011 2:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Coaching is not the same as playing …. Also who do you know that spent more time with a clipboard than big P
by Phourth_Horseman on Feb 8, 2011 7:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Just curious...
but how does a guy who was largely ineffective at playing QB then get to coach QB’s?
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hrmmm
You don’t have to be good at playing QB to be good at coaching it. Case in point? Andy Fucking Reid.
Andy wasn’t even a QB; he was a not-very-good offensive lineman in college.
by zfg on Feb 8, 2011 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
Gary Kubiak
Steve Spurrier
Career backups make sweet QB coaches/offensive geniuses.
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Please refresh my memory , when did Andy produce anything ?
by james david ryan on Feb 8, 2011 5:34 PM EST up reply actions
More often than not, the opposite it true. How many NFL head coaches are former players that were any good?
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Yeah, the best coaches are usually the worst players.
Probably because they had to study, learn, and work hard to get ahead, instead of just relying on their talents.
Eagles next starting QB: "East West Shrine Game Legend" Mike Kafka
by bdawk4ever on Feb 8, 2011 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It's Typical
He’s a “student of the game” and a “high motor guy.” (I just threw up in my mouth a little bit)
"They give it to Smith AND THEY STOP HIM AGAIN! THEY STOP HIM AGAIN!"
by HeStillHateMe on Feb 8, 2011 6:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Precisely because
The ultra-talented stars never turn into great coaches. Gretzky/Jordan are prime examples. The best coaches always seem to be the backups, the people who got spot starts, etc. They have to learn so much just to reach even close to the “level” of talent that big name stars has.
Remember, Pederson was not necessarily here to “start,” but to mentor and teach Donovan. He was known as a great backup, a great student of the game, and someone who had basically mastered the ins and outs of the WCO. Did it produce on field? No, but his talent was…well…lacking. But, if you look at McNabb’s progression, you can’t help but applaud Andy for bringing Doug in to be his mentor.
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lol
"This is one of the top 10 biggest bonehead trades in the history of the NFL."
-Redskins TE Chris Cooley
by Ralf E Chubbs on Feb 8, 2011 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
No
but there I doubt there’s enough secondary coaches in the world to make Joselio Hanson effective at all on the outside. Plus young guys like Lindley and whoever we draft (even if we get Nnamdi we still need depth) could use a wise old coach to impart some knowledge. Maybe Lynn can coach Asante and Nnamdi on how to not look bored while standing around knowing that nobody will throw the football near them.
Fly Eagles Fly, on the road to Vicktory!
I want to see Lindley competing for a job in 2 seasons lol
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
I'm happy with all of those moves.
Would’ve liked somebody with experience for a LB coach but all in all I’m happy
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
Just a side thought
I read the article about Lynn and was amused by the quote of Singletary. To me it sounded like “Either you walk or you’re fired. Its your problem, deal with it!.” He then realized that this probably would ruin their friendship.
"They give it to Smith AND THEY STOP HIM AGAIN! THEY STOP HIM AGAIN!"
by HeStillHateMe on Feb 8, 2011 6:43 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Which I don't think is a bad move, he's got some experience I mean he was the interm LB coach a few years ago for a few weeks,
but to be honest I was hoping for somebody with more experience and a proven track record to come in..
I mean guys like Fokou, Cheney, and Clayton all have a great amount of talent and ability, but guys like Bradley and Jordan are nearing the end of their time to reach their potential…
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
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