Prevent Defense and the Need for an Interior Pass Rush

[Sac]

Just read the title and discuss.

 

[knownone]

Every single team in the nfl runs prevent in that situation. We need pass rush in general not just interior.

 

[Recon_Hawk]

Was outside pressure any better? We were without Jones and Clemons, two of our top rushers. We were forced to play a style of defense we haven't played all year and got BURNED because of it.

It's not that I don't agree that we need interior pressure, because we did, it's just that having Jones would have been a huge help.

 

[seabowl]

Was outside pressure any better? We were without Jones and Clemons, two of our top rushers. We were forced to play a style of defense we haven't played all year and got BURNED because of it.

It's not that I don't agree that we need interior pressure, because we did, it's just that having Jones would have been a huge help.

Clemons coming off a major injury and Irvin as raw as raw can be, we need another outside pass rusher. Also I think we need a good run stuffer.

 

[bevellisthedevil]

I think that you thank Big Red for his DE play and ask him to move back inside and you get another DE with some speed and moves. Our D-line isn't very good and when our linebackers cheat up they aren't very good either.

 

[JSeahawks]

I dont think we were playing prevent. On at least one of those 2 play we were blitzing.

 

[Recon_Hawk]

Was outside pressure any better? We were without Jones and Clemons, two of our top rushers. We were forced to play a style of defense we haven't played all year and got BURNED because of it.

It's not that I don't agree that we need interior pressure, because we did, it's just that having Jones would have been a huge help.

Clemons coming off a major injury and Irvin as raw as raw can be, we need another outside pass rusher. Also I think we need a good run stuffer.

Clemons' injury status is going to play a role no doubt. I have faith Irvin can grow into the starting Leo role, so I don't see defensive end as a first round need but would still like to add to it, like you.

 

[Happypuppy]

We have the cap space to fix the holes in interior rush if we move Flynn. Don't forget we lost Clem and Jones.....

 

[SeatownJay]

This team needs a stud DT that can both provide pressure up the middle against the pass and demand double-teams against the run to help free up our linebackers.

 

[kmedic]

When we let Arizona, Miami, Chicago, and Detroit come back on us Clemons and Jones were on the field. This is more than just about 2 players. Bradley and Carroll need to rethink their schemes in these situations.

 

[HawkWow]

This team needs a stud DT that can both provide pressure up the middle against the pass and demand double-teams against the run to help free up our linebackers.

John Jenkins in the first.

 

[Obie]

I dont think we were playing prevent. On at least one of those 2 play we were blitzing.

I dont know for sure and I dont wanna watch highlights, but fans here always blame big catches on prevent, no matter what the situation. Its funny.

 

[Hawknballs]

we definitely need to upgrade our pass rush next season.

0 sacks, 1 QB hit, and that was attributed to trufant. In a playoff game against a team that likes to pass, that's going to spell disaster.

Even when Jones/Clemons were healthy our pass rush was inconsistent at best.

 

[Happypuppy]

Can we agree that Trufant no longer has a role on this team ? Too many times I saw him trailing far behind the slot receivers this season. A fine career but its done IMO

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

Can we agree that Trufant no longer has a role on this team ? Too many times I saw him trailing far behind the slot receivers this season. A fine career but its done IMO

Tru will likely retire and go out with the class he has always exhibited. He's done and he knows it I'm sure.

 

[GoHawks]

JSeahawks wrote:

I dont think we were playing prevent. On at least one of those 2 play we were blitzing.

Not sure what the scheme was, but I thought I saw Kam blitzing and Winston Guy covered the receiver, he had tight coverage - the pass/catch was just better

 

[EastCoastHawksFan]

Armond Armstead will change everything

 

[Obie]

Can we agree that Trufant no longer has a role on this team ? Too many times I saw him trailing far behind the slot receivers this season. A fine career but its done IMO

Tru will likely retire and go out with the class he has always exhibited. He's done and he knows it I'm sure.

I think he could make a good safety, unfortunately we dont really have room for another safety.