Why are they playing so far off the receivers on 3rd and short?

[CanHawksFan]

Every damn time. That's about 5 3rd and shorts that Atlanta has converted now because receivers weren't being jammed at the line at all.

 

[blaisio]

Inviting them to walk in after catch. When are we going to play up and in their face again? Seems like years

 

[JPatera76]

No clue. Iirc weeks 1-3 we crowded the line jammed and pressed. It was refreshing to see.

Right now if you didn’t tell me Seattle had a new coach, I would think it was P.C. not a knock on him but it was definitely a staple it seemed of his “bend don’t break defense” and “keep it infront of you”

 

[Seahawks81]

Fail scheme wise.. This should not happen with Mike McDonald

 

[HawkFreak]

Maybe someone gave MacD some advice...

 

[Maelstrom787]

This is a league-wide thing. Part of the reasoning being that, as a defensive back in zone defense, you can close on the ball much more effectively when you're moving downfield. You don't want the receiver getting behind you in short yardage situations.