The Gipper Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Another thread discussed "This Organization". And I noted that the main men in this organization were Haslam, GM Farmer,HC Pettine, OC Kyle Shanahan......and then I had to stop and think....and then actually look up the name of the Browns DC. That being Jim O'Neil. And it struck me that this guy is a complete unknown quantity...at least to me. Yet he is one of the top 3 coaches on this team. So, what does the very much unknown Jim O'Neil bring to this party? Does anyone have any dope on him? (maybe I should not use that term....how about what's the scoop with this guy?) In the past there has been all kinds of hullabaloo about our DCs, Horton, etc. No hullabaloo so far for O'Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudfly Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I cant say I know much about him or have any inside info, but I'll speculate that he brings us Mike Pettines defense, while allowing MP to focus on just being the HC ..... I think he'll be a real good fit as he and Pettine share the same philosophy.....hard nosed, black and blue football.... Shanahan....hmmm....not so sure he will be a good fit with these 2. He likes complex gimmicks and trickery, while they would rather just play straight ahead smash mouth football.....only time will tell how well they can co-exist....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenew23 Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 He was one of Pettine's assistants in Buffalo and back in New York. He played D-line at Towson and coached there for a year... maybe influenced our T.West pick. I know with the Bills he was the linebackers coach, last season. He is most likely a smart guy with a good attitude who Pettine wants to groom for a couple years so he can hand over play-calling duties to somebody he taught directly. O'neil brings no specific philosophy, so he is a "blank slate" for Pettine to mold into the guy he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I know with the Bills he was the linebackers coach, last season. He is most likely a smart guy with a good attitude who Pettine wants to groom for a couple years so he can hand over play-calling duties to somebody he taught directly. That's key... Pettine is still calling the D, but undoubtedly with O'Neil in his ear. Only thing I'd add is that along the way O'Neil must have impressed Pettine with his scheme input and ability to break down an opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 He is Pettine's protégée as Pettine was Rex Ryan's protégée who is the son of Buddy Ryan who created the great 46 defense. So we should go 15-1. Or, 4-12/5-11 like Rob Ryan did in Cleveland. Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Bone Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 With Pettine still calling the D, I would guess Jim brings the pizza and coke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 He was the DL or LB coach in Buffalo with Pettine. Pettine is installing the D, and needs a guy who already knows it to help him. He's doing the same with O'Neil as Rex did with Pettine, making him DC while still calling the plays, grooming him to take over. He also like Mingo, a lot, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 He also like Mingo, a lot, apparently. He has to... only 3-down OLB on the roster... Sorry... can't help myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBrown Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 How has Mingo done pre-season, I still have high hopes for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 How has Mingo done pre-season, I still have high hopes for him. Seems to have done pretty good. Fitting well into the rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 With Pettine still calling the D, I would guess Jim brings the pizza and coke. HA! yeah i mean pettine is obviously calling the D plays. maybe o'brien is competing with manziel now for the starting ball washer position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevfan4life Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I still like MIngo but he's in there precisely for games where we face mobile qb's. Yes I know RG is the best of the best right now...but Mingo looked lost in the tall weeds trying to contain RG. I honestly thought MIngo was athletic enough to at least make RG have to exert himself a little bit to get away from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 i saw mingo getting held on almost every play, which wasn't called unlike the umpteen defensive holding calls on our D. sure i think he could've/should've been able to break the hold if was a little stronger up top. but he looked way better than that over priced schlub kruger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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