Still a ton of talent at the edge position!

[Cowboyny]

Fowler-is coming off of a double digit sack season with the commanders
EZ-is considered one of the most ready edge players in this year's draft. Coming off of a 16.5 sack season.
Sam Williams-might be the most physically gifted on the entire team, but hasn't put it all together
Houston-is a veteran with a 8 sack season under his belt. He dominated in the preseason games
Kneeland-more of a run defender coming out, but he reportedly is starting to become a better pass rusher

No doubt, it is going to be harder for this group without the attention Parsons would receive, but it doesn't mean they don't have a legitimate pass rush.

 

[xwalker]

Fowler-is coming off of a double digit sack season with the commanders
EZ-is considered one of the most ready edge players in this year's draft. Coming off of a 16.5 sack season.
Sam Williams-might be the most physically gifted on the entire team, but hasn't put it all together
Houston-is a veteran with a 8 sack season under his belt. He dominated in the preseason games
Kneeland-more of a run defender coming out, but he reportedly is starting to become a better pass rusher

No doubt, it is going to be harder for this group without the attention Parsons would receive, but it doesn't mean they don't have a legitimate pass rush.

Also, Kenneth Murray is an excellent blitzing off-ball LB.

I expect some zone blitzes where Murray blitzes and a DE drops in coverage
- They showed a little of that in preseason, often using #47 as the blitzing LB.
- I think all the DE practiced dropping into zone coverage during this training camp.

 

[xwalker]

Fowler-is coming off of a double digit sack season with the commanders
EZ-is considered one of the most ready edge players in this year's draft. Coming off of a 16.5 sack season.
Sam Williams-might be the most physically gifted on the entire team, but hasn't put it all together
Houston-is a veteran with a 8 sack season under his belt. He dominated in the preseason games
Kneeland-more of a run defender coming out, but he reportedly is starting to become a better pass rusher

No doubt, it is going to be harder for this group without the attention Parsons would receive, but it doesn't mean they don't have a legitimate pass rush.

One key (in my opinion) is limiting snaps for all of DL.
- i.e. A consistent rotation.
- One reason fans complained that Parsons looked worn down later in the season(s) is that he played too many snaps.

 

[rambo2]

And we have Kenny Clark in the middle which should make Osa better. UCLA and UCLA. And we have Thomas and a hungry Winfrey.

 

[CCBoy]

I agree the depth can keep focus and intensity on the field.

 

[Cowboyny]

Also, Kenneth Murray is an excellent blitzing off-ball LB.

I expect some zone blitzes where Murray blitzes and a DE drops in coverage
- They showed a little of that in preseason, often using #47 as the blitzing LB.
- I think all the DE practiced dropping into zone coverage during this training camp.

Marist and hopefully Overshown also have shown to be go on the blitz

 

[Cowboyny]

One key (in my opinion) is limiting snaps for all of DL.
- i.e. A consistent rotation.
- One reason fans complained that Parsons looked worn down later in the season(s) is that he played too many snaps.

What are your thoughts of Parsons as a run defender? I respect your opinion on breaking down the film and wonder if we are seeing the same issues

 

[Cowboyny]

And we have Kenny Clark in the middle which should make Osa better. UCLA and UCLA. And we have Thomas and a hungry Winfrey.

He also can rush the passer, when was the last time we had an interior rusher next to osa?

 

[Cowboyny]

I agree the depth can keep focus and intensity on the field.

That is what this scheme is designed for, heavy rotation so players can play at maximum effort

 

[Acceptablename]

Fowler-is coming off of a double digit sack season with the commanders
EZ-is considered one of the most ready edge players in this year's draft. Coming off of a 16.5 sack season.
Sam Williams-might be the most physically gifted on the entire team, but hasn't put it all together
Houston-is a veteran with a 8 sack season under his belt. He dominated in the preseason games
Kneeland-more of a run defender coming out, but he reportedly is starting to become a better pass rusher

No doubt, it is going to be harder for this group without the attention Parsons would receive, but it doesn't mean they don't have a legitimate pass rush.

How will the solidification of the interior defense help the exterior rush

 

[xwalker]

What are your thoughts of Parsons as a run defender? I respect your opinion on breaking down the film and wonder if we are seeing the same issues

Teams schemed against him.
- Many teams schened to see how often and how hard they could hit him on run plays.
- Pull an OL or TE across the backfield to "wham block" Parsons.
- i.e. Block him when the blocker was running full speed.

I would have gone back to how they played him as a rookie.
- Rookie year he had 13 sacks while starting at LB in 12 games...they were basically forced to play him ar DE in 4 games due to injuries to DLaw and others.
- Note: He played 16 games that season.

 

[rambo2]

He also can rush the passer, when was the last time we had an interior rusher next to osa?

I think never.

 

[Mr_437]

A ton of question marks. Kneeland, Williams have done nothing. Eze is a unproven rookie. Houston was on the street. Fowler is the talent for now the rest is potential, at best. The "hope" these guys turn into a good group, but they have to grow into recognition. Now, interestingly, the DT position is talented and imo will lead the DL in production. As a whole, I'm encouraged about the potential of the DL, so don't get me wrong.

 

[Cowboyny]

Teams schemed against hi
- Many teams schened to see how often and how hard they could hit him on run plays.
- Pull an OL or TE across the backfield to "wham block" Parsons.
- i.e. Block him when the blocker was running full speed.

I would have gone back to how they played him as a rookie.
- Rookie year he had 13 sacks while starting at LB in 12 games...they were basically forced to play him ar DE in 4 games due to injuries to DLaw and others.
- Note: He played 16 games that season.

When I watched I saw teams allowing him to get up the field and running delayed draws to the gap he left vacated. Yes, saw teams having their pulling blocker take him out of the play. He saw this often against ironically the Packers in that playoff loss.

Actually thought the run defense was far better when Parsons played off the ball earlier in his career. Remember Quinn had him off the ball against the 49ers in their 2nd playoff matchup where they kept McC in check for three quarters before they wore down

 

[Cowboyny]

How will the solidification of the interior defense help the exterior rush

Interior pressure forces a qb to move outside the pocket where the edge defenders are

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Fowler-is coming off of a double digit sack season with the commanders
EZ-is considered one of the most ready edge players in this year's draft. Coming off of a 16.5 sack season.
Sam Williams-might be the most physically gifted on the entire team, but hasn't put it all together
Houston-is a veteran with a 8 sack season under his belt. He dominated in the preseason games
Kneeland-more of a run defender coming out, but he reportedly is starting to become a better pass rusher

No doubt, it is going to be harder for this group without the attention Parsons would receive, but it doesn't mean they don't have a legitimate pass rush.

There’s talent and potential. Will they fulfill it? We don’t know.

 

[Cowboyny]

A ton of question marks. Kneeland, Williams have done nothing. Eze is a unproven rookie. Houston was on the street. Fowler is the talent for now the rest is potential, at best. The "hope" these guys turn into a good group, but they have to grow into recognition. Now, interestingly, the DT position is talented and imo will lead the DL in production. As a whole, I'm encouraged about the potential of the DL, so don't get me wrong.

no doubt these young players have to step up, but it is a golden opportunity where before they may only see limited snaps

 

[Cowboyny]

There’s talent and potential. Will they fulfill it? We don’t know.

No doubt, they have to proven that they belong and can become long term fixtures on this defense.

 

[Mr_437]

no doubt these young players have to step up, but it is a golden opportunity where before they may only see limited snaps

Totally, we could be in for a treat by getting to watch one of these guys become a Star.

 

[gimmesix]

Also, Kenneth Murray is an excellent blitzing off-ball LB.

I expect some zone blitzes where Murray blitzes and a DE drops in coverage
- They showed a little of that in preseason, often using #47 as the blitzing LB.
- I think all the DE practiced dropping into zone coverage during this training camp.

It won't be many. Eberflus blitzes less than most defensive coordinators. He believes in winning with your front four, unless you just can't do that.