Impact Quinn will have on interior?

[vlad]

Any coaches/experts out there --- if we continue to see Quinn provide the same level of pass rush we have seen, and assuming average run support, what type of impact will having a constant presence there opposite of DLaw have on that interior? Would it free Collins up a bit, stress the combo blocks...what if we play games?

Does the 1 or 3 always line up next to Quinn or do they flip based on the formation?

Thanks...always looking to learn.

 

[KingintheNorth]

Does the 1 or 3 always line up next to Quinn or do they flip based on the formation?

Depends on if the team opts for under or over fronts, usually dictated by their preference versus certain offensive packages. For example, my team preferred an over front vs two by two formations and an under front versus trips. On obvious pass-rushing downs, you may want to run a 22 look (two 2-techniques) so the offensive line can't assess which way to slide or where to double. Every DC I've worked for or talked to has their own personal preference on how and when they shade the tackles.

 

[xwalker]

Any coaches/experts out there --- if we continue to see Quinn provide the same level of pass rush we have seen, and assuming average run support, what type of impact will having a constant presence there opposite of DLaw have on that interior? Would it free Collins up a bit, stress the combo blocks...what if we play games?

Does the 1 or 3 always line up next to Quinn or do they flip based on the formation?

Thanks...always looking to learn.

They've been playing a 3-man DL on obvious passing situations with Jaylon replacing the 4th DL and someone else replacing Jaylon's normal duties.

On downs with 2 DTs the 1-tech and 3-tech can line up either right-left or left-right.

Side Note: The Rams basically always ran to the side where the 1-tech was aligned in the Cowboys-Rams playoff game...

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

I expect to see a lot of DE-DT stunts this week. Edge pressure does not affect A Rod. He is the master of stepping up in the pocket when he feels it. Interior pressure in his face is key. With a spy in case he gets outside.

 

[xwalker]

Depends on if the team opts for under or over fronts, usually dictated by their preference versus certain offensive packages. For example, my team preferred an over front vs two by two formations and an under front versus trips. On obvious pass-rushing downs, you may want to run a 22 look (two 2-techniques) so the offensive line can't assess which way to slide or where to double. Every DC I've worked for or talked to has their own personal preference on how and when they shade the tackles.

The Cowboys rarely ever align the DTs as 2-techs (head up on the OGs).

The 3-tech did start cheating over to head up on the OG on some snaps in the Rams game because the Rams always started their runs to the side towards the 1-tech. The Rams then flipped the direction that the OG would block the 3-tech and the RB would cut back all the way over to to backside (outside) of the OG/3-tech.

The Cowboys do line both up as 3-techs on some 3rd and long type situations.

 

[links18]

None, apparently.

 

[CF74]

They might start doubling or chipping him more on obvious 3rd and long passing plays.. We’ve been seeing more pressure up the middle from blitzing LB’s and Maliek already...