Saints Fire Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, Switch To 3-4 Defense

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  1. SRW

    SRW Ex-World's Worst Site Admin

    It hasn't been a great year for Steve Spagnuolo. He was fired as head coach of the Rams on Jan. 2, 2012, and on Thursday the Saints fired him as their defensive coordinator.

    This news comes just two days after Sean Payton was reinstated by Roger Goodell. In announcing the move, Payton also said the Saints fired secondary coach Ken Flajole and were making a move to the 3-4 defense.

    "I personally want to thank Steve and Ken for their contributions during what was an unprecedented 2012 season,â€￾ Payton said in a statement released by the team. "Philosophically, we are changing our defense to a 3-4 alignment and right now is the best time to accomplish this transition."

    Source: CBS Sports
     
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  2. Saintsfan1972

    Saintsfan1972 BREESUS SAVES

    please be Romeo Crennel
     
  3. TheDuke

    TheDuke Breast Man

    He never really seemed to fit in with the Saints. I'd gladly welcome him in Philly as the DC. Come home Steve, come home. Make it happen Chip!
     
  4. bigsexyy81

    bigsexyy81 Muffin Top

    Word. Spags or Nolan and I'd forgive Chip for the Pat Shurmur hire.
     
  5. TheDuke

    TheDuke Breast Man

    Word is Chip wants a 3-4. Spags is a 4-3 guy. He was so highly sought after last season. I can't imagine him being available for entirely too long.
     
  6. bigsexyy81

    bigsexyy81 Muffin Top

    Did Chip ever say he wanted a 3-4 or is it speculation based on what he ran at Oregon? I'm sure he does prefer the 3-4 but maybe he'll change his tune if he can get his hands on a really good 4-3 DC.
     
  7. TheDuke

    TheDuke Breast Man

    Source:Oregon Live

    Obvs speculation and they'd have to do a TOTAL overhaul for the 3-4 but the coaches he's hired has suggested it. The name I've heard a bunch is Ed Donatell for the DC job. I'd much prefer Spags or Lovie but don't see it happening.
     
  8. Chipper10

    Chipper10 Back 2 Back! Roll Tide Roll!

    Interesting. I figured he'd get one more year. Saints defense started to .. look better later in the season. But, whatever. As long as the players can make the switch and get crap done!
     
  9. CaptainStubing

    CaptainStubing Gave her a Dirty Sanchez

    the rob ryan rumors are flying now
     
  10. diesel

    diesel HERE COMES THE BOOM!!!

    what D does eric mangini use?
     
  11. Saintsfan1972

    Saintsfan1972 BREESUS SAVES

    He's a 3-4 guy and his was one of the first names that came up...along with Romeo
     
  12. diesel

    diesel HERE COMES THE BOOM!!!

    And now espn reporting Rob Ryan will be signed by end of week.
     
  13. Saintsfan1972

    Saintsfan1972 BREESUS SAVES

    Yep...the Ryan rumors are defiantly picking up. Kinda torn on this one.
     
  14. diesel

    diesel HERE COMES THE BOOM!!!

    Romeo > Ryan
     
  15. Chipper10

    Chipper10 Back 2 Back! Roll Tide Roll!

    I hope Ryan doesn't get the job.
     
  16. SeanTaylor21

    SeanTaylor21 TheKingofKind

    Spags is a great 4-3 coordinator I really just don't think he could work with the Saints personnel, come back to NY!!!!