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Originally Posted by RunKC
This isn't a Bob Sutton problem. It's a player problem.
It's not Sutton's fault that DJ is done and can't move like he used to (God it hurts saying that).
It's not Sutton's fault that Justin Houston can't get pressure on a backup RT.
It's not Sutton's fault that Parker, Mitchell and Sorenson all were right there by Crabtree, knew it was going to be a deep pass, and still couldn't defend it.
It's not Sutton's fault that Peters is a ****ing moron that headlocks guys downfield to give up a 40+ yard DPI for a first and goal.
It's not Sutton's fault that our DB's are in position but not capable of defending a deep pass.
This is a player problem.
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I agree. Not only were our DBs positioned to make plays, we had multiple DBs positioned to make plays on the same passed ball. That tells me the scheme is good, but the players are not playing as well as NFL DBs need to play when given an opportunity. It also tells me that the Raiders receivers played well.
Countering my argument, one could argue that instead of having extra players in coverage, we should be blitzing more. That may be true, but I would need to see a detailed argument that takes into account the relative quality of our pass rushers and the Raiders pass protectors.
Coaches are supposed to put players in position to make plays, but it is up to the players to make them.