Which defensive player will benefit most from Mike's return?

***8timechamps*** · 1/12/2012, 08:43 PM

Just read an interview with Derrick Strait, and he talks about the attitude that Mike brings to the defense and how good he is/was at making things simple so players never second guess or think too much about what their doing. With that in mind, I was thinking about which player would benefit the most from Mike's coaching style.

My initial thought is Gabe Lynn. I've seen Gabe make some athletic plays, so he has the talent. Of course we all saw him get beat deep this season, so there's that too.

Thoughts?

**goingoneight** · 1/12/2012, 09:40 PM

Javon Harris and Gabe Lynn were about the only "goats" from last year as far as I remember. And they were pulled. They'll certainly be needed; so hopefully Mike can work some magic and not be another whoopsie hire/rehire.

**stoops the eternal pimp** · 1/12/2012, 09:43 PM

Tony Jefferson

**goingoneight** · 1/12/2012, 10:15 PM

I hear on the SA that Mike was quoted as saying earlier in the year that he "loved" Tony Jefferson. Maybe the Mike/TJ relationship can help us get our next TRRW?

**StoopTroup** · 1/12/2012, 10:34 PM

Tom Wort IMO. He seems like Rocky and Teddy IMO. I think Mike locks onto him and shows him how to not only be an All-American....but also how to lead the Defense.

**BoulderSooner79** · 1/12/2012, 10:42 PM

Mike will kick back and share a little weed with McGee.

**goingoneight** · 1/12/2012, 11:00 PM

Are Wort and McGee going to play safety or corner?

**SoonerMom2** · 1/12/2012, 11:26 PM

Keep reading that Venerable had detailed defensive schemes that a lot of players had trouble grasping while Stoops was always there for questions from the players and was good at making it simple but very good -- they knew where they were supposed to be unlike what we have been seeing with the defensive backfield out of place. Firmly believe Bob Stoops is making the right move.

**sooneron** · 1/12/2012, 11:54 PM

I'd say TJ & Colvin

***8timechamps*** · 1/13/2012, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by stoops the eternal pimp

Tony Jefferson

While I think Mike having TJ is probably like getting to drive a Ferrari, I meant more about the coaching aspect (as far as improving).

**sooneron** · 1/13/2012, 12:16 AM

Believe me, they ALL have room to improve.

**Fraggle145** · 1/13/2012, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by 8timechamps

Just read an interview with Derrick Strait, and he talks about the attitude that Mike brings to the defense and how good he is/was at making things simple so players never second guess or think too much about what their doing. With that in mind, I was thinking about which player would benefit the most from Mike's coaching style.

My initial thought is Gabe Lynn. I've seen Gabe make some athletic plays, so he has the talent. Of course we all saw him get beat deep this season, so there's that too.

Thoughts?

Link?

**cvsooner** · 1/13/2012, 02:06 AM

Originally Posted by Fraggle145

Link?

http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_...ut-mike-stoops

**Eielson** · 1/13/2012, 02:45 AM

Since everybody else has been mentioned already, I'm just going to say Corey Nelson for fun.

**Curly Bill** · 1/13/2012, 12:06 PM

Tony Jefferson

**stoops the eternal pimp** · 1/13/2012, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by 8timechamps

While I think Mike having TJ is probably like getting to drive a Ferrari, I meant more about the coaching aspect (as far as improving).

That doesn't change my answer..Tony Jefferson has lots of room to improve himself and still one of the best defensive players out there.

**StoopTroup** · 1/13/2012, 01:04 PM

I said Wort because I think the words "Benefit Most" are key to this discussion and Tony has already showed his versatility and ability to not only play multiple positions but understand them and be a threat at those positions.

Wort I believe should have been left as the Defense Leader and allowed to flourish instead of Travis being allowed to step back into the role to improve his NFL stock. I don't think Travis ever got back to 100% this year and it was a disservice to him and the Team by putting him back in charge when he needed to be able to just concentrate on overcoming his short comings after his injury.

Tom is my guy as far as our next years Defensive Leaders go. I think he really has the attitude and ability to be a big disrupter on D...especially with a guy like Tony around.

**Curly Bill** · 1/13/2012, 01:09 PM

I think Tony can be a beast with Mike around, I'm just not sold on Wort as being "all that." I'm not sold on any of our linebackers as being "all that."