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From the Coach’s Office: Saints Rookie Minicamp 2013


One of the neat things I get to do now as part of the media is access to opportunities that are not available to the general public. It is called "media availability" where you can witness practice, talk to players and quiz coaches.

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 09:13 | Posted In: Rick Gaille's Blog | Read More »
 

Zurich Classic Preview 2013


The Zurich Classic, the NFL Draft and the Jazz Fest all going on this week but just one of those events is the one you do not want to miss.

Monday, 22 April 2013 19:02 | Posted In: Rick Gaille's Blog | Read More »
 

From the Coach’s Office: Saints 2013 NFL Draft Approach and Needs

The Saints determined that Jonathan Vilma's run in New Orleans is not over just because of a change in defensive scheme (Photo: Parker Waters).


We are one week from the start of the NFL Draft. As usual, everyone has their own opinions, guesses and hunches.

Thursday, 18 April 2013 19:36 | Posted In: Rick Gaille's Blog | Read More »
 

From the Coach’s Office: A Legislative Quest for Power and Control


In coaching or any position of leadership, understanding the "why" of a person's actions is critical to success. Simply knowing what a person is doing does not provide an opportunity to lead. Instead of being proactive, you are always reacting.

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 20:01 | Posted In: Rick Gaille's Blog | Read More »
 

From the Coach's Office: The 3-4 Defense Around the League


A good comparison of 3-4s around the league can start by comparing the defenses of Dom Capers with the Green Bay Packers and Wade Phillips of the Houston Texans.

Thursday, 07 March 2013 15:31 | Posted In: Rick Gaille's Blog | Read More »
 

From the Coach’s Office: Analyzing Super Bowl's 3-4 Defenses

The Ravens defense may have the same base front as the 49ers but is different in several ways (Photo: Parker Waters).


New Orleans Saints fans were given a superb look at the modern 3-4 defense in Super Bowl XLVII since that is the base defense for both the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens.  While both teams utilized 3-4 personnel, they were used in contrasting styles.

Tuesday, 26 February 2013 10:40 | Posted In: Rick Gaille's Blog | Read More »
 

From the Coach’s Office: Why the Change? Comparing the 4-3 to the 3-4


Sean Payton created quite a stir upon returning to the New Orleans Saints when he immediately dismissed Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.

Wednesday, 13 February 2013 12:56 | Posted In: Rick Gaille's Blog | Read More »
 

From the Coach's Office: Super Bowl XLVII Analysis


Super Bowl XLVII is an interesting game of contrasts: the Inner Harbor vs. Fisherman's Wharf; Blue Crabs vs. Dungeness Crabs; John vs. Jim Harbaugh.

Saturday, 02 February 2013 10:43 | Posted In: Rick Gaille's Blog | Read More »
 

Notes from the Coach's Office: What I learned on Super Bowl XLVII Friday


I had the opportunity Friday to sit in on the John and Jim Harbaugh joint press conference. Later I attended the taping of the NFL Matchup Show at the ESPN facility on Decatur as well as a segment of SportsCenter. At every stop I was able to collect valuable lessons:

Saturday, 02 February 2013 10:32 | Posted In: Rick Gaille's Blog | Read More »
 

Notes from the Coach's Office: What I learned on Super Bowl XLVII Thursday


I had a chance to visit the Baltimore Ravens press conference, the ESPN Analyst "Round Table" (where they actually sat at separate round tables) and the NFL Medical Community press conference. Here are some of my notes from each of the sessions:

Friday, 01 February 2013 09:30 | Posted In: Rick Gaille's Blog | Read More »
 

From The Coach’s Office: Explaining the Read Option

Before Colin Kaepernick became the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback, rookies Robert Griffin III and running back Alfred Morris were using the read option to radically transform the Washington Redskins offense.


Transformed from a play on the college and high school level to a dangerous play in the NFL run by dual-threat quarterbacks, the read option has made its mark this season. It helped Colin Kaepernick lead the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl.

Thursday, 31 January 2013 09:31 | Posted In: Rick Gaille's Blog | Read More »
 

From the Coach’s Office: What The LHSAA Football Split Means


With the membership of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) voting to divide the football playoffs into "Select" and "Non-Select" brackets, the question naturally arises: what does it mean?

Saturday, 26 January 2013 09:29 | Posted In: Rick Gaille's Blog | Read More »
 
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