Twitter: Here's Stephen's statement of what they expect from the D

[Hawkeye0202]

Sorry if a re-post

 

[kskboys]

Looks like a fluff say nothing piece.

 

[Paradox]

Should we be concerned that the two SAM rushers that he named are currently suspended?

 

[MojaveJT]

Took the Jones’ this long to realize a defense like this is needed? Welcome to modern day football.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Just as I suspected. Looks like K'Lavon Chasson or any DE will not be targeted in the early rounds of this upcoming draft.

 

[Kolemmitt]

Looks like a fluff say nothing piece.

I am going to humbly disagree. There are a few important things you can take from it.

First, we are going with multiple fronts and adjust to the offense we are playing, which is a HUGE difference from what we did with Rod, who believed in the KISS principle. Keep It Simple Stupid. In other words, our defense was simple and the same year after year so our players did less thinking and more playing. It works well in High School, but I think it's too simplistic for the modern NFL. Basically just relied on talent.

Second, our Sam backer is also going to be a Designated Pass Rusher. Like a Clay Matthews type of Sam. HUGE difference from the Rod system which used the Sam as an afterthought.

It actually makes a lot of sense out of our video visits.

 

[LucaBrasi]

Took the Jones’ this long to realize a defense like this is needed? Welcome to modern day football.

always reactive, never proactive

 

[kskboys]

I am going to humbly disagree. There are a few important things you can take from it.

First, we are going with multiple fronts and adjust to the offense we are playing, which is a HUGE difference from what we did with Rod, who believed in the KISS principle. Keep It Simple Stupid. In other words, our defense was simple and the same year after year so our players did less thinking and more playing. It works well in High School, but I think it's too simplistic for the modern NFL. Basically just relied on talent.

Second, our Sam backer is also going to be a Designated Pass Rusher. Like a Clay Matthews type of Sam. HUGE difference from the Rod system which used the Sam as an afterthought.

It actually makes a lot of sense out of our video visits.

Absolutely.

However, I feel Stephen was just speaking politically correct stuff.

 

[Kolemmitt]

Just as I suspected. Looks like K'Lavon Chasson or any DE will not be targeted in the early rounds of this upcoming draft.

I actually very much disagree. Getting a guy like Chaisson, Baun, Weaver, are actually more important. The SAM/DRE is pretty important in this defense and all those guys could do it. But, dont think of a conventional RDE.

I think Gregory could play it, but I think Smith is too big now. I think he could challenge Crawford for one of the DE spots.

 

[America's Cowboy]

I am going to humbly disagree. There are a few important things you can take from it.

First, we are going with multiple fronts and adjust to the offense we are playing, which is a HUGE difference from what we did with Rod, who believed in the KISS principle. Keep It Simple Stupid. In other words, our defense was simple and the same year after year so our players did less thinking and more playing. It works well in High School, but I think it's too simplistic for the modern NFL. Basically just relied on talent.

Second, our Sam backer is also going to be a Designated Pass Rusher. Like a Clay Matthews type of Sam. HUGE difference from the Rod system which used the Sam as an afterthought.

It actually makes a lot of sense out of our video visits.

Totally agree. Finally, we will see an aggressive and scheme-changing Defense that will put pressure on opposing Offenses. That should make life easier on our Secondary.

Question: Which one of our LBs is our Sam LB?

 

[The Quest for Six]

Flexibility, I heard that nonsense for years with the last guy(Rod) running the defense.....we need some beef in the middle that can get a consistant push or demand a double team to keep the linebackers free with an attacking defense, not a bend don't break philosophy.........didn't get that from the last guy(Rod) so I don't want to hear that flexibility thing now.....

 

[Kolemmitt]

Absolutely.

However, I feel Stephen was just speaking politically correct stuff.

Politically correct? What??? I dont get it.

That's straight football talk.

 

[kskboys]

Politically correct? What??? I dont get it.

That's straight football talk.

IMO, Stephen just gave some generalities w/ very little substance.

Not you, your post was great.

 

[America's Cowboy]

I actually very much disagree. Getting a guy like Chaisson, Baun, Weaver, are actually more important. The SAM/DRE is pretty important in this defense and all those guys could do it. But, dont think of a conventional RDE.

I think Gregory could play it, but I think Smith is too big now. I think he could challenge Crawford for one of the DE spots.

Isn't the Sam (strong) DE spot the side that lines up to where the opposing Offense's TE usually lines up, thus showing where they mostly run to, which is the opposing Offense's right side where our Left DE lines up (which is D-Law)?

 

[Kolemmitt]

Totally agree. Finally, we will see an aggressive and scheme-changing Defense that will put pressure on opposing Offenses. That should make life easier on our Secondary.

Question: Which one of our LBs is our Sam LB?

Yep. I am nervous that they think Smith could play it, hence the off-ball linebacker video visits.
I hope their first plan is a Chaisson, Baun, Weaver with Gregory. A lot to put on a rookie and a suspended player though

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Took the Jones’ this long to realize a defense like this is needed? Welcome to modern day football.

LLLOOOLLL

 

[Bullflop]

Of course, this idea isn't anything new -- they've been trying to reach that level for years, already. Firstly, the coaching and the overall talent must get there for such a comparison to become legit. That's a lofty goal in itself. Talking about it and doing it is another thing altogether. Time and winning will tell the tale in the long run. The proof is yet to be seen but the mere thought is pleasant.

 

[Kolemmitt]

Isn't the Sam (strong) DE spot the side that lines up to where the opposing Offense's TE usually lines up, thus showing where they mostly run to, which is the opposing Offense's right side where our Left DE lines up (which is D-Law)?

Yes. If you look at a thread that I started last night, called new defensive formation,I showed a pic of the Falcons back from Nolan was the DC.
I wonder if they will move Crawford to that spot and let DLaw move to the weak or RDE to bring pressure from both sides. I could see that.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Yes. If you look at a thread that I started last night, called new defensive formation,I showed a pic of the Falcons back from Nolan was the DC.
I wonder if they will move Crawford to that spot and let DLaw move to the weak or RDE to bring pressure from both sides. I could see that.

Nice. I will look for your thread. Thanks for sharing.

 

[MWH1967]

Should we be concerned that the two SAM rushers that he named are currently suspended?

Nah, CBA took care of that. Its up to Roger to dangle the carrot just to piss with us. Step #1 no decision before the draft.It's more when than if.