Scottemojo wrote:Buffalo lost their starting center two weeks ago, along with their starting right tackle. Rookie Cordy Glenn, who looks good, is starting at left tackle. The replacements for the two lost players are both having their 2nd career starts vs the Seahawks.
The Radish wrote:Scottemojo wrote:Buffalo lost their starting center two weeks ago, along with their starting right tackle. Rookie Cordy Glenn, who looks good, is starting at left tackle. The replacements for the two lost players are both having their 2nd career starts vs the Seahawks.
Interesting info.
What scares me about it? Every time people start talking about how bad the upcoming opponents offensive line is they become instant Jerry Cramer and make our guys look like crap.
I'd almost rather play their very best and be done with it.
The Radish wrote:Scottemojo wrote:Buffalo lost their starting center two weeks ago, along with their starting right tackle. Rookie Cordy Glenn, who looks good, is starting at left tackle. The replacements for the two lost players are both having their 2nd career starts vs the Seahawks.
Interesting info.
What scares me about it? Every time people start talking about how bad the upcoming opponents offensive line is they become instant Jerry Cramer and make our guys look like crap.
I'd almost rather play their very best and be done with it.
The Radish wrote:Scottemojo wrote:Buffalo lost their starting center two weeks ago, along with their starting right tackle. Rookie Cordy Glenn, who looks good, is starting at left tackle. The replacements for the two lost players are both having their 2nd career starts vs the Seahawks.
Interesting info.
What scares me about it? Every time people start talking about how bad the upcoming opponents offensive line is they become instant Jerry Cramer and make our guys look like crap.
I'd almost rather play their very best and be done with it.
RolandDeschain wrote:So was Chicago's O-line, and they improved massively by having some backups start. Their D-line has also improved as of late, and their better RB is now the every-down back for the first time in the game against us.
I don't like it. I'm still confident we'll win, but I think this is going to be a more hard-fought battle than most of us think.
FlyingGreg wrote:The reality is, our pass rush is just NOT on an elite level. It's better at home than on the road because of the built-in advantages of C Link.
Elite pass rushers get pressure on the road, in bad weather, no matter what. We don't have that.
I think we need to seriously consider another pass rusher in the draft, preferably a blitzing OLB type.
NYCoug wrote:FlyingGreg wrote:The reality is, our pass rush is just NOT on an elite level. It's better at home than on the road because of the built-in advantages of C Link.
Elite pass rushers get pressure on the road, in bad weather, no matter what. We don't have that.
I think we need to seriously consider another pass rusher in the draft, preferably a blitzing OLB type.
I'm with you 100% on this one, Greg.
I'm actually a little surprised that we haven't seen K.J. Wright blitzing more from his LB position. I remember hearing Pete and co. gush over Wright's ability to get to the QB and he looked impressive when allowed to do so last season.
I really hope the Hawks go OLB or WR in the 1st round in April. If I had to pick one, I'd lean towards OLB. Having that freak coming off the edge that can kill the QB ala Clay Matthews would be absolutely huge for this defense and what they're trying to do. Someone with speed, instincts, coverage skills, and the ability to consistently bring down the QB would put this defense over the top and make them a nightmare for opposing coaches.
Basis4day wrote:NYCoug wrote:FlyingGreg wrote:The reality is, our pass rush is just NOT on an elite level. It's better at home than on the road because of the built-in advantages of C Link.
Elite pass rushers get pressure on the road, in bad weather, no matter what. We don't have that.
I think we need to seriously consider another pass rusher in the draft, preferably a blitzing OLB type.
I'm with you 100% on this one, Greg.
I'm actually a little surprised that we haven't seen K.J. Wright blitzing more from his LB position. I remember hearing Pete and co. gush over Wright's ability to get to the QB and he looked impressive when allowed to do so last season.
I really hope the Hawks go OLB or WR in the 1st round in April. If I had to pick one, I'd lean towards OLB. Having that freak coming off the edge that can kill the QB ala Clay Matthews would be absolutely huge for this defense and what they're trying to do. Someone with speed, instincts, coverage skills, and the ability to consistently bring down the QB would put this defense over the top and make them a nightmare for opposing coaches.
Reminds me of this kid out of Wake Forrest.
NYCoug wrote:FlyingGreg wrote:The reality is, our pass rush is just NOT on an elite level. It's better at home than on the road because of the built-in advantages of C Link.
Elite pass rushers get pressure on the road, in bad weather, no matter what. We don't have that.
I think we need to seriously consider another pass rusher in the draft, preferably a blitzing OLB type.
I'm with you 100% on this one, Greg.
I'm actually a little surprised that we haven't seen K.J. Wright blitzing more from his LB position. I remember hearing Pete and co. gush over Wright's ability to get to the QB and he looked impressive when allowed to do so last season.
I really hope the Hawks go OLB or WR in the 1st round in April. If I had to pick one, I'd lean towards OLB. Having that freak coming off the edge that can kill the QB ala Clay Matthews would be absolutely huge for this defense and what they're trying to do. Someone with speed, instincts, coverage skills, and the ability to consistently bring down the QB would put this defense over the top and make them a nightmare for opposing coaches.
jlwaters1 wrote:NYCoug wrote:FlyingGreg wrote:The reality is, our pass rush is just NOT on an elite level. It's better at home than on the road because of the built-in advantages of C Link.
Elite pass rushers get pressure on the road, in bad weather, no matter what. We don't have that.
I think we need to seriously consider another pass rusher in the draft, preferably a blitzing OLB type.
I'm with you 100% on this one, Greg.
I'm actually a little surprised that we haven't seen K.J. Wright blitzing more from his LB position. I remember hearing Pete and co. gush over Wright's ability to get to the QB and he looked impressive when allowed to do so last season.
I really hope the Hawks go OLB or WR in the 1st round in April. If I had to pick one, I'd lean towards OLB. Having that freak coming off the edge that can kill the QB ala Clay Matthews would be absolutely huge for this defense and what they're trying to do. Someone with speed, instincts, coverage skills, and the ability to consistently bring down the QB would put this defense over the top and make them a nightmare for opposing coaches.
The reason KJ isn't getting much pressure, has very little to do with his ability. It has more to do with the coaches refusal to BLITZ. We are one of the least blitzing teams in the league (AZ blitzes the most). Obviously in a perfect world you'd have a front 4 would could get constant pressure and you could drop 7 into coverage. That is the perfect defensive setup. Unforutnately we are inconsistent at doing so with just our 4 men.
When we do dial up a blitz we usually have good success. I'd like to see us blitz more, sending Wagner and Wright more often. If our secondary is really as good as we all hope they are and that they also are good press coverage players than blitzing should be beneficial. If you jam the WR's off the line and you send and extra rusher than you can really make the QB make bad decisions. Unfortunately we've relied too much on a 4 man rush.
jlwaters1 wrote:NYCoug wrote:FlyingGreg wrote:The reality is, our pass rush is just NOT on an elite level. It's better at home than on the road because of the built-in advantages of C Link.
Elite pass rushers get pressure on the road, in bad weather, no matter what. We don't have that.
I think we need to seriously consider another pass rusher in the draft, preferably a blitzing OLB type.
I'm with you 100% on this one, Greg.
I'm actually a little surprised that we haven't seen K.J. Wright blitzing more from his LB position. I remember hearing Pete and co. gush over Wright's ability to get to the QB and he looked impressive when allowed to do so last season.
I really hope the Hawks go OLB or WR in the 1st round in April. If I had to pick one, I'd lean towards OLB. Having that freak coming off the edge that can kill the QB ala Clay Matthews would be absolutely huge for this defense and what they're trying to do. Someone with speed, instincts, coverage skills, and the ability to consistently bring down the QB would put this defense over the top and make them a nightmare for opposing coaches.
The reason KJ isn't getting much pressure, has very little to do with his ability. It has more to do with the coaches refusal to BLITZ. We are one of the least blitzing teams in the league (AZ blitzes the most). Obviously in a perfect world you'd have a front 4 would could get constant pressure and you could drop 7 into coverage. That is the perfect defensive setup. Unforutnately we are inconsistent at doing so with just our 4 men.
When we do dial up a blitz we usually have good success. I'd like to see us blitz more, sending Wagner and Wright more often. If our secondary is really as good as we all hope they are and that they also are good press coverage players than blitzing should be beneficial. If you jam the WR's off the line and you send and extra rusher than you can really make the QB make bad decisions. Unfortunately we've relied too much on a 4 man rush.
Scottemojo wrote:I disagree. We are top 10 in sacks, and have the exact same number as the Niners. We are behind a few teams that blitz a ton in sack totals, but our Defense is better than most of those. Blitzing more is a dangerous way to get pressure.
Sacks are an over rated stat. They matter, but not as much as you are saying.
Hawks46 wrote:No thanks to that kid from Wake Forest.
We already have a 6'4" 220lb rush LBer, hehe. That can't be right, he'd make Irvin look huge.
falcongoggles wrote:I'm waiting for us to actually feast on an "ailing" offensive line. Every time we are supposed to dominate we go invisible.
RolandDeschain wrote:falcongoggles wrote:I'm waiting for us to actually feast on an "ailing" offensive line. Every time we are supposed to dominate we go invisible.
You conveniently overlooked the Packers game.
sam1313 wrote:RolandDeschain wrote:falcongoggles wrote:I'm waiting for us to actually feast on an "ailing" offensive line. Every time we are supposed to dominate we go invisible.
You conveniently overlooked the Packers game.
Where we went invisible during the second half?
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