Bill Davis (LB Coach Arizona Cardinals)

[youra6]

Yes this guy definitely needs more attention. Saban has no problem getting rid of coaches or players that do not perform. Meyer's steadfast loyalty has cost him in all respects, personally and professionally. There is no reason why our defense can't be the best in the nation.

 

[calibuck]

Agreed on LB play. There is plenty of talent there, but their weakness (IMO) is that they don't know where they should go/flow, etc. I know they're fast enough, but not enough has sunk in on assignments, so their reaction times are longer than they should be. Agreed on Davis. If he cannot impart 'putting the LBs in position to make plays", then he needs to go. If Urb wants to keep him, demote him back to what position he filled before, but a proven quality hire (Markus Freeman?) is indicated here. Let's hope UFM doesn't go through another debacle like the Smith thing......go Bucks!

 

[Jaxbuck]

Agreed on LB play. There is plenty of talent there, but their weakness (IMO) is that they don't know where they should go/flow, etc. I know they're fast enough, but not enough has sunk in on assignments, so their reaction times are longer than they should be. Agreed on Davis. If he cannot impart 'putting the LBs in position to make plays", then he needs to go. If Urb wants to keep him, demote him back to what position he filled before, but a proven quality hire (Markus Freeman?) is indicated here. Let's hope UFM doesn't go through another debacle like the Smith thing......go Bucks!

I would actually argue the LB's are far too aggressive.

They constantly bite on play action and mis-direction. They fly up to fill too early and miss their run fits.

To be fair, some of that brings good results but usually when they get beat it's due to a bad fill or a good playcaller using their aggression against them and hitting a wide open TE/back out of the backfield.

 

[ShowMeBuck]

Very young LB core led by a suspect position coach. Bad combo.

 

[Hetuck]

He's probably asking them to do to much so they're out there thinking instead of reacting. This isn't the pros. Keep it simple, stupid.

 

[shetuck]

LB play has been suspect so far

bump... first red flag raised.

 

[shetuck]

"Did I mention that I coached players on the following teams

• Pittsburgh Steelers (1992–1994)
  Defensive assistant
• Carolina Panthers (1995–1998)
  Outside linebackers coach
• Cleveland Browns (1999)
  Assistant linebackers coach
• Green Bay Packers (2000)
  Assistant defensive line coach
• Atlanta Falcons (2001–2003)
  Linebackers coach
• New York Giants (2004)
  Linebackers coach
• San Francisco 49ers (2005–2006)
  Defensive coordinator
• Arizona Cardinals (2007–2008)
  Linebackers coach
• Arizona Cardinals (2009–2010)
  Defensive coordinator
• Cleveland Browns (2011–2012)
  Linebackers coach
• Philadelphia Eagles (2013–2015)
  Defensive coordinator"

I don't follow the NFL, but is this normal? Bouncing up and down at LB coach then DC then LB coach (yes, AZ was maybe a promotion), with a lot of 1 or 2 year stints?

Doesn't seem normal.

 

[Dryden]

Starting LBs Saturday had zero tackles. When is the last time that has happened at OSU?

 

[Buckeyebred97]

Think it’s time to move on from Davis. Bring in either a young and hungry coach coming up or fork out some money to a veteran LB coach to make some quick improvement. Fickell found his comfort zone and produced and we haven’t had solid LB play since. Ready for a change personally.

 

[Hstead]

 

[OregonBuckeye]

Billy boy needs to go

 

[MGMT]

Really hoping to see that “mutually parting of ways” real fucking soon.

 

[Hstead]

Let me know when he goes to get his fucking shine box please.

 

[bukIpower]

He never speaks to the media... probably tells us something no?

 

[buchtelgrad04]

This guy must've been in a lot of weddings.