gubernaculum
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After a mini NFL rewind marathon, here are a few thoughts....
For the most part, the legion of boom locks it down on the outside, and protects against the deeper routes (aside from a few mental lapses). Our gaping weakness is that our linebackers are having tremendous issues in space. This is particularly evident on middle screens, delayed releases by the back out of the backfield, and shallow crossing routes. At home, it seems that we are able to generate more pressure, which makes these plays more difficult to hit. On the road, we can't seem to get home with our front 4, exposing this big underneath weakness. In my opinion, the game is going to come down to pressure on Ponder. In order to stop AP, we are going to have to committ 7 or 8 in the box. This is going to put more pressure on our linebackers with play action. To me, this is going to be a really close game, predicated on pass rush. On the offense, getting Baldwin back would be an enormous boost for us!! (crossing fingers). I'm also looking forward to seeing Moffitt back. McQuistan is a reasonable backup, but he doesn't seem to dominate as much as Moffitt did.
Can't wait until Sunday!
For the most part, the legion of boom locks it down on the outside, and protects against the deeper routes (aside from a few mental lapses). Our gaping weakness is that our linebackers are having tremendous issues in space. This is particularly evident on middle screens, delayed releases by the back out of the backfield, and shallow crossing routes. At home, it seems that we are able to generate more pressure, which makes these plays more difficult to hit. On the road, we can't seem to get home with our front 4, exposing this big underneath weakness. In my opinion, the game is going to come down to pressure on Ponder. In order to stop AP, we are going to have to committ 7 or 8 in the box. This is going to put more pressure on our linebackers with play action. To me, this is going to be a really close game, predicated on pass rush. On the offense, getting Baldwin back would be an enormous boost for us!! (crossing fingers). I'm also looking forward to seeing Moffitt back. McQuistan is a reasonable backup, but he doesn't seem to dominate as much as Moffitt did.
Can't wait until Sunday!