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Let our guys go head up on the outside more often. Our Back 7 sometimes struggle in passing off players in zone coverages. ****, sometimes they're not even on the same page. But, with our DL and overall athletes (sans a player or two), I was extremely pumped to watch us attack spread sets this way. I think it simplifies some things for our 'Backers and inside DBs.
[Not a perfect illustration of what we saw yesterday, but you'll get the idea]
Now, couple things to consider:
- If I'm an opponent, I more often play my best or at least quickest WR in the slot. Many times, that WR was even to the field side matched up against #25 and even #20 . That made me clench a bit sometimes. Very cool to see Derrick Smith rewarded with PT so early on. He's made consistent plays on ST/KO.
- When Delaney returns, I *really* like Michael Jackson in the place of where #25 and #20 were. I mean, Jackson even stepped in at Centerfield for a few snaps (IIRC).
- Guys like Bandy simply change our ability to take this type of approach. His feet are unbelievably solid. When teams see this, you can even then drop off into some more interesting zone coverages (and mix in Cloud/Sky, depending on who we have on the field).
- Would really like to see us recruit a Hybrid OLB/Safety, which perhaps Derrick Smith can become.
All in all:
I know many are worried about our run fits at times. We need to get more consistent with our tackling, because how "loose" we become or over-pursue seems to be a symptom of Diaz's desire to err on the side of aggression and get offenses behind schedule. It's as much a byproduct of his philosophy as our ability to create TFLs. Either way, I'm happy to see us adjust to spread sets and, while we can still clean some stuff up and need a recruiting class of Safeties, tip my cap for the consistently aggressive approach.
[Not a perfect illustration of what we saw yesterday, but you'll get the idea]
Now, couple things to consider:
- If I'm an opponent, I more often play my best or at least quickest WR in the slot. Many times, that WR was even to the field side matched up against #25 and even #20 . That made me clench a bit sometimes. Very cool to see Derrick Smith rewarded with PT so early on. He's made consistent plays on ST/KO.
- When Delaney returns, I *really* like Michael Jackson in the place of where #25 and #20 were. I mean, Jackson even stepped in at Centerfield for a few snaps (IIRC).
- Guys like Bandy simply change our ability to take this type of approach. His feet are unbelievably solid. When teams see this, you can even then drop off into some more interesting zone coverages (and mix in Cloud/Sky, depending on who we have on the field).
- Would really like to see us recruit a Hybrid OLB/Safety, which perhaps Derrick Smith can become.
All in all:
I know many are worried about our run fits at times. We need to get more consistent with our tackling, because how "loose" we become or over-pursue seems to be a symptom of Diaz's desire to err on the side of aggression and get offenses behind schedule. It's as much a byproduct of his philosophy as our ability to create TFLs. Either way, I'm happy to see us adjust to spread sets and, while we can still clean some stuff up and need a recruiting class of Safeties, tip my cap for the consistently aggressive approach.