Lions hire Cory Undlin ( Eagles DBs ) as Def. Coordinator

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Detroit Lions hire ex-Eagles DBs coach Cory Undlin as defensive coordinator

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This thread is a continuation of the following thread:

Lions DC Paul Pasqualoni & OL Coach Jeff Davidson step away


detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/564/lions-paul-pasqualoni-coach-davidson

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Cory Undlin has a good reputation from his work as Eagles Defensive Backs Coach. Injuries hit the Eagles hard at CB in the last 2 seasons. The Eagles won the Super Bowl in the season ( 2017) before that. The play of their Secondary was a major reason for that.

I'm hoping that Matt Patricia uses much more of the Jim Schwartz up the field / 'Wide 9' pass rush strategy than the Lions have used in Patricia's 2 seasons as Lions Head Coach. A much more aggressive pass rush strategy is needed regardless. Russell Wilson probably would have completed a 2nd half comeback against the Packers at Lambeau Field yesterday if not for the Packers Pass Rush being the difference in getting the Seahawks off the field when trailing by 5 points in the last few minutes of the game. Granted, it took great execution by Aaron Rodgers and co. after that ( next and final drive of the game ) to secure the win for the Packers. But their pass rush ( especially the 'Smith Brothers' and NT Kenny Clark was a huge part of building and preserving the lead ( which was once 18 points. ).

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Here's why Detroit Lions players will take to new defensive coordinator Cory Undlin


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To help the transition for Cory Undlin and the Lions returning DBs, I think there's a good chance the Lions sign or trade for at least one DB who played for Undlin previously.

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New Lions defensive coordinator Cory Undlin will call plays from the sidelines this year

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It's safe to assume that Matt Patricia will have a huge amount of input in the Lions Defensive play calls.

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Lions' Cory Undlin regrets not playing more man coverage down stretch vs. Washington

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This thread relates to the following thread:

Lions 30, WFT 27: Game # 9 ( 2020 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/817/lions-30-wft-game-2020


My take is that Cory Undlin wait one WFT too long to go to much more man coverage.

With the Lions leading by 21 points:

Once the WFT completed a 4th and 13 pass at the Lions 17 yard line to Logan Thomas for 15 yards in the middle of the field, it was apparent that primarily zone coverage without a consistent pass rush wasn't going to effectively prevent WFT from scoring TDs.

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We could replay the game in the newspapers a hundred times but at the end, it amounts to QB pressure either in zone or man.
The Lions were not able to put enough pressure with their 4-man rush and Cory Undlin didn't want to send blitzes by fear of getting thin in coverage, it's his choice.
On the other hand, watching the MNF Vikings - Bears, Zimmer was blitzing to death and playing cover 0 nearly every third and long ... different coaches, different mindsets.

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Once the WFT cut the Lions lead to 27-13 and got the ball back following a 3 and out, I would have preferred Mike Zimmer's approach. He had confidence that Nick Foles and co. wouldn't make the Vikings pay even with the Vikings being shorthanded at CB due to multiple injuries.

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Lions DC Cory Undlin left with Detroit’s struggling defense after Matt Patricia’s firing

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This thread relates to the following thread and threads mentioned in that discussion from the last few days:

Lions name OC Darrell Bevell as Interim Head Coach

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/827/lions-darrell-bevell-interim-coach

The heavy usage of Jahlini Tavai vs. the Texans, including on the edge, probably was Matt Patricia's decision.

One thing in particular that I hope Cory Undlin does with Patricia no longer the Lions HC, is use Romeo Okwara and Everson Griffen much more on the same snaps .

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Sure, Tavai as an edge rusher was just pathetic, offensive tackles had an easy time driving him off ... BUT he kept fighting, that's a positive point.
The Lions are really missing Julian Okwara in the edge rotation.

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Lions CB Darryl Roberts, DE Julian Okwara return to practice

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Some good Lions news. Julian Okwara returned to practice yesterday. How close he is to being activated is one of many Lions question marks. Being that Julian Okwara was noticeably improving as a pass rusher prior to the leg injury he suffered in Jacksonville back on Oct. 18, I'm hoping he can build on that in the remainder of this season.

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Key Lions defenders eager to see DC Cory Undlin’s fingerprint form in final 5 games

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Cory Undlin has a difficult challenge ahead, even against a Bears Offense that has injuries and limitations they dealing with. With the Lions shorthanded in the Defensive Interior and at CB, trying to plug one hole could easily open another.