- October 3rd, 2014, 9:26 am
#463891
I have read couple of different articles, that basically have called out the defense. I am struggling to see how the defense, which imo, has been the bright spot can be called into question, except on maybe one facet, CREATING MORE PRESSURE UP FRONT
DL - MANIMALS - When coach Sing turns these men loose they create havoc, and lots of it. I really like the DT Jaron Greene, that joker can move for a big guy, and even tho undersized he creates alot of turmoil. I do think that sometimes the DT's get upfield a lil to much and become trap bait, on some inside runs, but not a lot. The DE's get upfield but I haven't seen a team beat us with running underneath them, its inside runs. The DE I still want to see is our version of Jadeveon Clowney, lol, in #55 Tolen Avery, I like his motor, but would like to se him get a cpl more snaps.
LB's - GOONS - Siggy, as he is affectionately known leads this unit, and this is another joker with his blue t-shirt flapping flows to the ball with great intent to disrupt and or dislodge ball and or head from the ball carrier. Its not his tackling its the impact he brings on the tackle, that jolt. #59 Lewellyn has been all over the field this year sideline to sideline at Strong, and is the tackler, facepaint and all. Newman I think will really grow into a stud, he can definately cover the TE's but boy would I like to see him unleash on a QB or too on a stunt blitz. This unit I see plays alot of underneath zone type of playing and once again, let these boys loose, you have a group here that does need some more depth, but can really get after it.
DB's - AIR TRAFFIC PATROL - We all know Hagen is the leader back here, and well deserved, with his leadership and playmaking ability. The SS Sampson just flies around and makes tackles. The CB's Scott, Scott and Guillory have held there own for the most part. IMO, we play too much zone and bend dont break. Let's challenge some of their WR's and make them beat us versus a everything in front mentality. I don't see where tackling is the issue as much as shedding off some blocks a little earlier. If you are playing zone that has nothign to do with being young thats just the coverage called. I said in an earlier post any real good QB will pick you apart without changing up some coverages. We play to give up catches we will, we challenge them it becomes a fight. I wonder if we could get somewhat exotic and send some cb blitzes, to rush timing in some instances.
Bottom line it starts up front, let them Manimals eat up front, follow that up by turning that Goon Squad loose in the middle, and for dessert let the Air traffic patrol on the back end take down some of whats in the air. I would love to Hagen Sampson bless someone in Williams Stadium. There has yet to be one snot bubble tone setting let me check if im ok myself type of blessing sent this year.
This is a good to above avg defense that has been doing it up. Lets keep them motivated.
DL - MANIMALS - When coach Sing turns these men loose they create havoc, and lots of it. I really like the DT Jaron Greene, that joker can move for a big guy, and even tho undersized he creates alot of turmoil. I do think that sometimes the DT's get upfield a lil to much and become trap bait, on some inside runs, but not a lot. The DE's get upfield but I haven't seen a team beat us with running underneath them, its inside runs. The DE I still want to see is our version of Jadeveon Clowney, lol, in #55 Tolen Avery, I like his motor, but would like to se him get a cpl more snaps.
LB's - GOONS - Siggy, as he is affectionately known leads this unit, and this is another joker with his blue t-shirt flapping flows to the ball with great intent to disrupt and or dislodge ball and or head from the ball carrier. Its not his tackling its the impact he brings on the tackle, that jolt. #59 Lewellyn has been all over the field this year sideline to sideline at Strong, and is the tackler, facepaint and all. Newman I think will really grow into a stud, he can definately cover the TE's but boy would I like to see him unleash on a QB or too on a stunt blitz. This unit I see plays alot of underneath zone type of playing and once again, let these boys loose, you have a group here that does need some more depth, but can really get after it.
DB's - AIR TRAFFIC PATROL - We all know Hagen is the leader back here, and well deserved, with his leadership and playmaking ability. The SS Sampson just flies around and makes tackles. The CB's Scott, Scott and Guillory have held there own for the most part. IMO, we play too much zone and bend dont break. Let's challenge some of their WR's and make them beat us versus a everything in front mentality. I don't see where tackling is the issue as much as shedding off some blocks a little earlier. If you are playing zone that has nothign to do with being young thats just the coverage called. I said in an earlier post any real good QB will pick you apart without changing up some coverages. We play to give up catches we will, we challenge them it becomes a fight. I wonder if we could get somewhat exotic and send some cb blitzes, to rush timing in some instances.
Bottom line it starts up front, let them Manimals eat up front, follow that up by turning that Goon Squad loose in the middle, and for dessert let the Air traffic patrol on the back end take down some of whats in the air. I would love to Hagen Sampson bless someone in Williams Stadium. There has yet to be one snot bubble tone setting let me check if im ok myself type of blessing sent this year.
This is a good to above avg defense that has been doing it up. Lets keep them motivated.
- By LU Armchair coach