BLUE 1,026 Posted January 18, 2013 Per Rotoworld.com: Browns hired Ray Horton as defensive coordinator.Media types are skeptical of the Browns' hire of Mike Lombardi to run the personnel side of their football team, but they've cobbled together an impressive top end of the coaching staff. Horton and Norv Turner will be the coordinators, with Rob Chudzinski as head coach. Horton, a Dick LeBeau disciple, runs a 3-4 defense and will implement scheme change in Cleveland. Horton coordinated the Cardinals' defense the past two seasons. Although Arizona generally struggled versus the run in 2012, it fielded a top-12 overall defense and ranked top-five against the pass. Jan 18 - 4:14 PM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted January 18, 2013 Norv as OC and Horton as DC? The Browns coaching staff is looking pretty damn good right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted January 18, 2013 Not a big fan. He's great and all but I'm not for the switch to the 3-4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omerta+ 1,206 Posted January 18, 2013 Damn the browns are trying their damndest to compete. That is one hell of a coaching staff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barracuda 629 Posted January 18, 2013 I wasn't a fan of getting rid of Dick Juaron. But I have no say in that, so if they're gonna go get someone, get the best available. And that was Ray Horton. Well Done Browns...for a change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turry 755 Posted January 18, 2013 While yes he is a great coordinator, This also means the browns switch back to the 3-4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted January 19, 2013 lolCardinals. Can't wait to see the new-look Browns. o.o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted January 19, 2013 Fuck off, Cleveland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 874 Posted January 19, 2013 Cleveland making moves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BUCK3Y3 44 Posted January 19, 2013 I like the coaching staff the are putting together. I'm still not quite sold on Chud though. I think this new owner is good for the Browns. He has a desire to win which Lerner didn't really have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted January 19, 2013 Nice staff he has put together. Dunno what to think about Chud, and Norv is overrated IMO... But they could have done A LOT worse. Like... hiring Michael Lombardi. >_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kardiac Kids 6 Posted January 19, 2013 He was one of my choices as HC, can't believe Zona let him go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLUE 1,026 Posted January 20, 2013 Per Rotoworld.com: New Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton didn't comment on which alignment he will use, but he is fully expected to implement the 3-4 front."I'm a coach of men, whether it's 3-4, 4-3, 5-5, I don't care. I'm excited about the talent we have and they're going to love this system," said Horton. "Aggressive," Horton said when asked how his defense will be. "I don't know if anybody pressured more than I did last year and that's the kind of stuff we'll do here." Jan 19 - 6:16 PM Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Breaking up the Taylor-Rubin wall is DUMB. I don't care who the DC is. Also, who knows how Sheard transfers to OLB and whichever of Rubin-Taylor you move to DE, how do they fit? So many questions. I really don't like this. Edited January 20, 2013 by Tridentdawgpound Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BUCK3Y3 44 Posted January 20, 2013 Nice staff he has put together. Dunno what to think about Chud, and Norv is overrated IMO... But they could have done A LOT worse. Like... hiring Michael Lombardi. >_> Norv is a pretty good OC. Sucks as a HC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Ya.... Maybe the Browns will land Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, LT, Ricky Williams.. Heck, even a Doug Flutie would be an upgrade. Not saying he compares to any of the above, but Trent is definitely a piece he will use extensively. Just gotta stay healthy. Not saying he is bad or will suck completely. Just think he gets too much credit sometimes. I hope it works out though, because bad hires have been holding the Browns back, especially recently. Edited January 20, 2013 by Favre4Ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted January 26, 2013 During an interview Thursday with Arizona radio station XTRA Sports 910-AM, Browns DC Ray Horton made it clear he will run a 3-4 system. Up to this point, the Browns have been hesitant to declare their intentions for 2013. When asked if he planned to use a 3-4, a 4-3, or a hybrid scheme, Horton said, "It won’t be a hybrid, not unless we’re playing golf. It’ll be a 3-4. It’ll be the same defense we ran here [in Arizona]." While head coach Rob Chudzinski said Thursday that Cleveland would use both 4-3 and 3-4 fronts, Horton said the Browns' defense would mimic the Steelers' system. Horton spent seven seasons with the Steelers as a defensive backs coach, and now will face them twice a season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
