Pollard Breaks in His Rookies

[Jim O]

Pollard Breaks in His Rookies
by Chrissy Mauck
azcardinals.com

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Since Deek Pollard took over as defensive line coach for the Cardinals, things have been a bit different on the southwest corner of field three where Pollard works with his players. The 64-year old and 39-year coaching vet thinks nothing of getting in the face of players at least a foot taller than him who probably also outweigh him by 150 pounds. Head Coach Dennis Green likens Pollard to a stern grandfather who isn’t afraid to tell it like it is.

If you’re standing within range during his individual drills, you’ll be likely to hear Pollard address the defensive line, “Now son, listen up because I’m going to help you. You hear me? I’m trying to help you.” Of course, this is a relatively soft intro to a likely tongue thrashing.

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Deek Pollard Instructs rookie defensive linemen Darnell Dockett and Antonio Smith

 

[Jim O]

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This smiley is reserved for Coach Deek!

 

[azdad1978]

 

[Skkorpion]

Listen people, Chrissy Mauck works for the Cardinals and doesn't have the freedom we do on ASFN to criticize. Nevertheless, her aticles are becoming more "cutting edge", more "relevant".

She does this while still keeping good relationships with the the players. It's a tough juggling act.

We are cordial but I don't "schmooze" with her. If you like her newer stuff, get her e-mail and thank her. She's making a special effort and all of us appreciate recognition.

 

[red desert]

Dockett may just be the real deal.

 

[vikesfan]

Dockett may just be the real deal.

He's lucky they drafted another DL player or Deek would be focusing completely on him.

 

[Metal Militia]

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Is it me or does Coach Pollard look like Harry Caray in this picture?!?!

 

[azdad1978]

Is it me or does Coach Pollard look like Harry Caray in this picture?!?!

Hmmm

 

[WisconsinCard]

Is it me or does Coach Pollard look like Harry Caray in this picture?!?!

I think it you, but then again I've never seen a picture of you.

 

[DieHardCardFan]

Great article! I was most impressed with the Dline coaching that I saw at the Fan Fest, and everything I keep hearing about this coach I love. He is going teach these guys to be touch and technically sound. No more underachievers in the starting line-up. I am willing to bet he isnt afraid to have coach green bench someone if they play sloppy during a game, and give one of the backups a chance to play.

 

[joeshmo]

touch and technically sound.

What kind of techniques is he teaching.

 

[vikesfan]

What kind of techniques is he teaching.

Well with only 2 guys to teach he's moving onto what to do on dates.

 

[DieHardCardFan]

What kind of techniques is he teaching.

Mispelling! Meant to say Tough not Touch

 

[CaptTurbo]

We are cordial but I don't "schmooze" with her. .

Hey hey hey. We dont need to know. Tell that to your wife or significant other.