Now Spears rips the Tuna
MARCUS SPEARS TUNA
Cowboys defensive end Marcus Spears, a first-round draft pick in 2005, is glad that Bill Parcells is no longer the coach of the team.
"It's almost like a new career for me," Spears said of the departure of Parcells. "This is only going to be my third year, but it's been tough, man. There's no other way to say it."
Spears unloaded on the Tuna to Newy Scruggs of the Fort-Worth Star Telegram. Specifically, Spears doesn't think he was used properly in Parcells' defense.
"It's definitely been a humbling experience for me because I came in expecting to play well and be able to do what I do and play the game the way I played it in college," he said. "I thought that's what I was drafted for . . . to get here and be doing something different with a whole different mind-set."
The problem is that defensive ends in the 3-4 defense aren't expected to chase down the passer. Instead, the goal is for them to tie up blockers so that the linebackers can make plays.
And new coach coach Wade Phillips will still use the 3-4. But, as we now understand it, the Phillips version of the 3-4 uses a one-gap approach for defensive linemen instead of the Tuna's two-gap style. This means that the defensive end will usually be taking on one offensive lineman in the Phillips' 3-4, and two in the Tuna 3-4.
Apart from how he's used, Spears welcomes the more easy approach of Phillips. "Just sit back and watch," Spears said. "You're going to see a totally different atmosphere. Totally different sideline. From the equipment room, to the training room, to the locker room."
Scruggs adds that he has spoken to numerous players who are glad the Parcells won't be back. It's another sign that the old-school coaching style doesn't work like it used to.
Cowboys defensive end Marcus Spears, a first-round draft pick in 2005, is glad that Bill Parcells is no longer the coach of the team.
"It's almost like a new career for me," Spears said of the departure of Parcells. "This is only going to be my third year, but it's been tough, man. There's no other way to say it."
Spears unloaded on the Tuna to Newy Scruggs of the Fort-Worth Star Telegram. Specifically, Spears doesn't think he was used properly in Parcells' defense.
"It's definitely been a humbling experience for me because I came in expecting to play well and be able to do what I do and play the game the way I played it in college," he said. "I thought that's what I was drafted for . . . to get here and be doing something different with a whole different mind-set."
The problem is that defensive ends in the 3-4 defense aren't expected to chase down the passer. Instead, the goal is for them to tie up blockers so that the linebackers can make plays.
And new coach coach Wade Phillips will still use the 3-4. But, as we now understand it, the Phillips version of the 3-4 uses a one-gap approach for defensive linemen instead of the Tuna's two-gap style. This means that the defensive end will usually be taking on one offensive lineman in the Phillips' 3-4, and two in the Tuna 3-4.
Apart from how he's used, Spears welcomes the more easy approach of Phillips. "Just sit back and watch," Spears said. "You're going to see a totally different atmosphere. Totally different sideline. From the equipment room, to the training room, to the locker room."
Scruggs adds that he has spoken to numerous players who are glad the Parcells won't be back. It's another sign that the old-school coaching style doesn't work like it used to.
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