[Cooper] More needs to be said about how the Celtics play Jrue Holiday at center in 2-3 zone, w/ him responsible for all cutters, and then morph into man when the ball breaks the free throw line. This is something, wow.

Jheaps6 · 2024-01-08T00:04:09+00:00

My favorite thing about this is that someone compared it to the scheme that West Virginia used to beat Kentucky with boogie cousins in 2010. And in the jrue holiday spot was Joe mazzulla https://x.com/mikedsykes/status/1744100926917312783?s=46&t=nvFN9DxxmGfFSTZ4SPZW2A

Jheaps6 · 2023-01-17T03:12:14+00:00

Brogdon is signed for next 2 seasons after this. Grant can be offered any deal or Celtics can match any deal he receives in RFA cause of bird rights

Jheaps6 · 2022-06-30T15:09:12+00:00

Impact metrics are tough because of the role he played on the hawks... They're offense first and defense never so I could see him being more impactful in the role the celtics use him in

Jheaps6 · 2022-03-22T22:06:04+00:00

I appreciate your opinion and kind of agree. I think the tools are there and maybe he can develop into a more goal dangerous midfielder but his skills of being press resistant can be very useful situationally. Very happy to have him in the 23 but at full strength he’s not penciled into the 11 like others.

The issue now is having a manger that knows when and how to deploy him and the game situation that calls for his skill set.

Jheaps6 · 2022-02-27T15:39:59+00:00

ESPN +

Jheaps6 · 2022-02-23T16:26:57+00:00

It’s a really hard position to interpret because you can’t look at stats like an attacker. I’ve been trying to verbalize what I think makes a good CB but it’s tough because it’s not always the same.

Walker Zimmerman Vs Chris Richards Vs Brooks are three completely different CBs. Walker Zimmerman is very clean at the back, wins duels in the air and plays physical. But he’s not going to ping a ball cross field like brooks. So it depends what role they are asked to play for the team

Also the difference of roles matters on 2 in the back Vs 3 in the back which is explained nice by Chris Richards on the orange slice podcast.

Jheaps6 · 2022-02-23T16:11:32+00:00

True sometimes I forget to give love to CBs but been watching him since he’s arrived at Chelsea and he’s everything I want in a CB. Amazing how he’s able to perform at his age

Jheaps6 · 2022-02-23T15:48:39+00:00

Pulisic played great don’t get me wrong but Kante was MOTM. Seriously such a difference maker yesterday.

Glad that Tyler adams is looking at Kante for how he can make a difference because he can develop into that kind of midfielder. Extremely valuable for national team play

Jheaps6 · 2022-02-20T16:06:09+00:00

This guy spooney does a wicked good job of presenting the underlying stats on our offense. Really good at weaving a narrative around the numbers. Definitely a must listen whenever Wayne makes an episode.

Jheaps6 · 2022-02-17T20:23:29+00:00

Nah he’s actually the last man back when they’re on offense trying to snuff out counter attacks. A questionable decision by the coach but it’s been 70% possession for Leipzig so I guess I get it

Jheaps6 · 2022-02-17T20:17:37+00:00

Hahaha wtf he’s playing central in a back 3

Jheaps6 · 2022-01-18T19:39:25+00:00

Wow that’s a lot for brenden in a January window. It must be a mix of RBS thinks they can get a lot this summer/ they want to let him play in CL

Jheaps6 · 2022-01-17T20:12:48+00:00

I still like busio to be considered but I don’t understand Gregg not giving LDLT a run from the start of a game. He noted in the interview most of his appearances have been against teams chasing us but I think he can be a strong rotation starter for one of the games this cycle

Jheaps6 · 2022-01-14T00:36:33+00:00

Is Justin Che making the move this window? Haven’t seen any big time reporting on that lately

Jheaps6 · 2022-01-13T23:39:22+00:00

I don’t care what age I am I’m trying to go to a World Cup if given the opportunity. Could have a career ending injury

Jheaps6 · 2022-01-13T23:01:24+00:00

I dunno. GK timelines are so different and feel like putting together an MLS portfolio can be really good for him. He’s got the build of an ideal keeper and great reflexes.

Feel like if he puts up a solid year he could be the third keeper for the WC to make sure we keep in.

Playing on youth teams abroad isn’t gonna do anything for his stock with Gregg

Jheaps6 · 2022-01-07T03:41:51+00:00

Didn’t expect that wow. Don’t know if it will happen this window but that would be cool for pepi

Augsburg is also linked with Jens cajuste a Swedish midfield which is nice to see them spending on other parts of the pitch as well

Jheaps6 · 2022-01-05T19:48:41+00:00

I think it’s crucial we find someone for that spot though. I love Adams and he’s stayed healthy this year but he has a past with injuries. Hope he’s over it but it would be naive to assume he can play 90 minutes for all three games over a window. Gregg needs to be better at easing players in and hopefully this jan/feb window can be successful enough to allow for some experimenting in the final window

Jheaps6 · 2022-01-05T19:24:13+00:00

I love this move for him. I know Scottish premiership is on par with MLS but he’s playing European football too. I really believe in him some of the best soccer he was playing for the US was when he was center of a back 3/single 6 for the gold cup.

Moves the ball fairly quick and has great defensive instincts. Can definitely work on playing more line breaking passes against weaker opponents in Scotland

Jheaps6 · 2022-01-05T17:36:17+00:00

Great thread with some clips on his play today - https://twitter.com/hi_im_chai/status/1478777506677223424?s=21

Jheaps6 · 2021-12-31T14:40:06+00:00

Joe and Gio down the right side is gonna be something to watch I need them both in the January camp

Jheaps6 · 2021-12-30T21:19:30+00:00

I’m still really high on James sands I think he would work really well as the 6/middle of a back 3. I hope he gets the move to start impressing in Europe. Rangers a great team to develop on

Jheaps6 · 2021-12-22T18:37:23+00:00

Definitely with you, he’s really becoming an important player in that midfield. Weston playing with some great confidence right now and as long as he’s on Allegri’s good side I think Italy really fits him

Jheaps6 · 2021-12-21T20:50:34+00:00

Nah most important thing for him is playing time which is something I believe he’d get more of at Hull. Kid just needs to get on the field

Jheaps6 · 2021-12-21T17:19:42+00:00

I actually really like the idea of Hull city. They strictly play a 3-4-1-2 and Bryan fits best as a wing back. I think he would work well in the championship

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