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Originally Posted by SNR
The scheme is more naturally inclined to putting pressure on the pass instead of the run. This makes sense when you consider how the defensive linemen are asked to attack, and in all the weird and complex different packages. Sorry, but lining up Allen Bailey over center with Poe, Hali, and Brandon Flowers off the edges may not be the most conducive package to holding the RB to no gain. It might allow 5 or 6 yards.
The point is it's getting the job done in terms of POINTS. That's where it matters. What you're arguing with this YPC bullshit is meaningless.
It's not like our offense is blowing teams out early so they're forced to abandon the run. We've faced some pretty damn good RBs and run-heavy teams, and the damage on the scoreboard has been minimal.
I'll take that over your defense's supposed superior run-stopping ability. We'll see who gives up 39 points to the Colts and who doesn't.
Hint: It's not us.
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I agree with the vast majority of this post. Your D is incredibly aggressive, and so far that is working wonders in the pass game, but seems to be failing in the run game. Pass defense is much more important than run defense in the NFL right now, so your defense is doing very well.
However, I don't think it will last. I think the poor showing in run defense is indicative of your success being more scheme-based than talent-based, and schemes get figured out. Houston and Poe both have absurd numbers of sacks per total pressure. Basically, if they aren't sacking the QB, they aren't having much effect in pass rush. This also points to scheming, that offenses aren't sure who is coming from where, and are getting confused. When the blocking is set up and executed properly, they have much less effect on the play. The effect of schemes like this is diminished as the season goes on. I've experienced this many times as a Broncos fan.
If KC's D was as talented as the ppg makes it seem, I don't think there'd be such a gap between yards per pass play (1st in the NFL) and yards per run play (29th in the NFL).
Then again, I could be wrong. I've been wrong plenty of times.