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**petegz28** · 04-27-2019, 02:07 PM

Slow day so WTF...

1. Less Sacks
2. More disruption in the backfield
3. More turnovers
4. More incomplete passes
5. More coverage sacks
6. More tackles for loss
7. Less conversions on 3rd & long
8. Less YAC

I see him putting an emphasis on disruption in the backfield with the down 4 allowing the LB's to cover in zone or play up on the run with less O-Lineman on them.

Sutton never really seemed to want to wreak havoc in the backfield outside of a pass rush. At least that's how it appeared. 4 guys going straight up the field should allow the LB's to stay relatively clean as far as fighting off blocks or otherwise we will have free DLineman in the backfield.

Making the RB change direction, the QB hold the ball a second longer and yes, actually tackling is what I am expecting. Also I don't expect 15 yard cushions from our secondary. Hopefully it will be more people being tackled at the point of the catch rather than 20 yards later.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 04-27-2019, 02:37 PM

chinaski · 04-27-2019, 02:37 PM

He is going coach the players and introduce schemes to prevent our opponents from scoring.

**Easy 6** · 04-27-2019, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chinaski

He is going coach the players and introduce schemes to prevent our opponents from scoring.

Concise, direct, and spot on...

Aspengc8 · 04-27-2019, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

Slow day so WTF...

1. Less Sacks
2. More disruption in the backfield
3. More turnovers
4. More incomplete passes
5. More coverage sacks
6. More tackles for loss
7. Less conversions on 3rd & long
8. Less YAC

I see him putting an emphasis on disruption in the backfield with the down 4 allowing the LB's to cover in zone or play up on the run with less O-Lineman on them.

Sutton never really seemed to want to wreak havoc in the backfield outside of a pass rush. At least that's how it appeared. 4 guys going straight up the field should allow the LB's to stay relatively clean as far as fighting off blocks or otherwise we will have free DLineman in the backfield.

Making the RB change direction, the QB hold the ball a second longer and yes, actually tackling is what I am expecting. Also I don't expect 15 yard cushions from our secondary. Hopefully it will be more people being tackled at the point of the catch rather than 20 yards later.

Its still a 1 gap system like sutton was running, the linebackers are going to have to fight off blocks. Still rushing 4 mostly how they did before, just with better run defenders. spags loves fire zone concepts, he will get pressure. The faster the front 4 shed, the better they require a doubleteam at point of attack which will free up a backer.

oldman · 04-27-2019, 03:23 PM

If this turns out to be a top 15 D, do we really need to put 35+ points on the board every game to win? I think the answer is no, which then lessens the loss of Hill. More D = more better.

scho63 · 04-27-2019, 03:27 PM

No more consecutive 3rd and 10 conversions in the playoffs to lose

O.city · 04-27-2019, 04:29 PM

**notorious** · 04-27-2019, 04:33 PM

I want to see ferocious aggression.

O.city · 04-27-2019, 04:36 PM

Prepare for 8 wins

Yippeeeee

Bump · 04-27-2019, 04:38 PM

I'm going in with high expectations. The LB core is aids tho.

**RealSNR** · 04-27-2019, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bump

I'm going in with high expectations. The LB core is aids tho.

Definitely a huge worry.

This defensive line is **** nasty, but we're still lacking the LBs to really stop the run.

I'm predicting we're still going to struggle at stopping the run. It will be improved because I think so many of those awful 5-8 yard runs that were basically the norm for teams will become much shorter 2-4 yard gains. But we're still gonna give up plenty of long runs.

We're also really depending on Charvarious Ward not being another Marcus Cooper flash in the pan for a couple games player. If we want to improve at all, we really really really need him to not only just be a starter, but be a pretty decent starter.

TwistedChief · 04-27-2019, 06:06 PM

Tackling people with the ball.

So many instances last year where we failed to do that very basic thing. I think our litmus test for who and what Spags is will be how Hitchens integrates.

Skyy God · 04-28-2019, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Prepare for 8 wins

Yippeeeee

We’re going 8-8?

I bet you’re fun at parties.

scho63 · 04-28-2019, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cave Johnson

We’re going 8-8?

I bet you’re fun at parties.

Damn, you're an anti-Dentite!

kccrow · 04-28-2019, 10:15 AM

More zone looks in coverage
- cover 3 from 2-high and single-high safety alignments
- cover 2 from 2-high

Using versatility to mask intentions... Thornhill and Mathieu you can run cover 0 from any 2-high look without trailing the receiver

Alot more DB blitzes

More press-man with front 7 blitzes and stunts on 3rd down

Much less off-man coverage

Much more aggressive 1-gap penetration along the d-line rather than 2-gap read and react

Just, overall, much more aggressive, in your face style of defense that pressures the offense into making mistakes instead of sitting back and reacting.

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petegz28 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Olathe, Ks Casino cash: $2244127	What to expect from Spags D.... Slow day so WTF... 1. Less Sacks 2. More disruption in the backfield 3. More turnovers 4. More incomplete passes 5. More coverage sacks 6. More tackles for loss 7. Less conversions on 3rd & long 8. Less YAC I see him putting an emphasis on disruption in the backfield with the down 4 allowing the LB's to cover in zone or play up on the run with less O-Lineman on them. Sutton never really seemed to want to wreak havoc in the backfield outside of a pass rush. At least that's how it appeared. 4 guys going straight up the field should allow the LB's to stay relatively clean as far as fighting off blocks or otherwise we will have free DLineman in the backfield. Making the RB change direction, the QB hold the ball a second longer and yes, actually tackling is what I am expecting. Also I don't expect 15 yard cushions from our secondary. Hopefully it will be more people being tackled at the point of the catch rather than 20 yards later.
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TwistedChief Why so serious? Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Chicago Casino cash: $1890415	Tackling people with the ball. So many instances last year where we failed to do that very basic thing. I think our litmus test for who and what Spags is will be how Hitchens integrates.
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