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Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88
Hard to figure out why Bob Sutton had to "adjust" to a run focused defense yesterday, rather then starting the game with that approach.
Was it a surprise to Sutton that the Ravens were going to run on virtually every down?
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Sutton is doing just about the only thing he can do. The defense can't stop the run or the pass, so they're playing to take away the big plays.
They are saying to the opponents, in effect, we know that we can't match up with you, but we're going to make you take 10 or 12 plays to get into position to score, and try to catch some luck on a third down.
Giving them as many chances as possible to make a mistake or for someone to get something right - a penalty, a drop, an overthrown pass, a sack - that's about all Sutton can do. He doesn't have the personnel to play defense the way the Ravens do.