I would say no . His reliance on an antiquated scheme and is inability to properly evaluate players strengths and weaknesses might be the downfall of our defense. Maybe the individual athleticism of some of our players will overcome this, but I would not count on it. What our your thoughts?
Define "antiquated scheme" because there are a few teams (like the Eagles) who run a very similar scheme. And every time you bring this up, you mention something about the Wide 9 or an outdated scheme without actually providing any evidence as to why the scheme isn't good.
And how exactly has Burke not properly evaluated players' strengths and weaknesses? Because you like to say that a lot, as well, without actually providing any factual backing to the statement.
Because from the looks of it last year, Davon Godchaux, a 5th-round rookie, was playing high quality snaps.
Xavien Howard was playing some of the best ball of his career.
Reshad Jones was still a very solid player.
Miami was forced to play a 3rd round rookie at cb because of injuries to Lippett and the release of Byron Maxwell.
So when you're forced to play undrafted linebackers like Chase Allen and Mike Hull, how exactly is the middle of the defense supposed to be elite?
I don't think you've done research on the scheme. Your mind was made up about Burke from the beginning.