Micah Parsons may see less hybrid work under Matt Eberflus

[Rockport]

“Micah is a premier pass rusher. We’re going to use him that way, certainly, and he’s one heck of an athlete that can do a lot of different things for us on defense. And when you have a guy like that, you want to be able to utilize his skill set.

As we’re around him more, we’ll see what that skill set is, and really take advantage of that. … He knows that we’ll just make him in the best light that he can be in terms of position, in terms of pass rush, and really utilizing what he does best, and that’s rushing the passer.”

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...brid-work-defensive-coordinator-matt-eberflus

This is a good sign. Figure out what he does best and take advantage of that. Sounds simple but sometimes coaches overthink things.

 

[gimmesix]

“Micah is a premier pass rusher. We’re going to use him that way, certainly, and he’s one heck of an athlete that can do a lot of different things for us on defense. And when you have a guy like that, you want to be able to utilize his skill set.

As we’re around him more, we’ll see what that skill set is, and really take advantage of that. … He knows that we’ll just make him in the best light that he can be in terms of position, in terms of pass rush, and really utilizing what he does best, and that’s rushing the passer.”

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...brid-work-defensive-coordinator-matt-eberflus

This is a good sign. Figure out what he does best and take advantage of that. Sounds simple but sometimes coaches overthink things.

I think you overlooked the title of this and what Eberflus said about him being a premier pass rusher and we're going to use him that way. Eberflus uses blitzes less than most coaches, so I won't be surprised if we play Micah almost exclusively at end.

Now, he does do that best, but it's tough to ask him to hold up at 250 pounds to going up against offensive tackles down after down. Frankly, I'd play him at SLB on early downs and have him attack the run and pass (not drop into coverage much), even if that means dropping a lineman so we're only rushing four. I also think if we're going to rest him, it needs to be on downs where a run is more likely.

 

[Rockport]

I think you overlooked the title of this and what Eberflus said about him being a premier pass rusher and we're going to use him that way. Eberflus uses blitzes less than most coaches, so I won't be surprised if we play Micah almost exclusively at end.

Now, he does do that best, but it's tough to ask him to hold up at 250 pounds to going up against offensive tackles down after down. Frankly, I'd play him at SLB on early downs and have him attack the run and pass (not drop into coverage much), even if that means dropping a lineman so we're only rushing four. I also think if we're going to rest him, it needs to be on downs where a run is more likely.

Not sure why you want to argue but all I said is that it’s a good sign to see a coach not try to fit a square peg into a round hold.

 

[Flamma]

I think he should be used more like the Giants used LT. Parsons is not LT, but he's talented enough to be used more than just a pass rusher.

 

[thunderpimp91]

I think you overlooked the title of this and what Eberflus said about him being a premier pass rusher and we're going to use him that way. Eberflus uses blitzes less than most coaches, so I won't be surprised if we play Micah almost exclusively at end.

Now, he does do that best, but it's tough to ask him to hold up at 250 pounds to going up against offensive tackles down after down. Frankly, I'd play him at SLB on early downs and have him attack the run and pass (not drop into coverage much), even if that means dropping a lineman so we're only rushing four. I also think if we're going to rest him, it needs to be on downs where a run is more likely.

Yeah in general I think Eberflus does some nice things defensively, but the fear I have with him is how he will utilize Parsons. Seems to be a good chance that Parsons is more of a pure DE this year than he has been, and is asked to get the the QB in a rush 4 drop 7 more frequently. I don't think that is utilizing the guy to his strengths at all.

 

[Praxit]

....gonna need to smarten up a bit. Get Micah smart mileage out of him, so that he lasts longer in NFL.

I think Micah does better when he comes in as blitzer, he's not accounted for.

When he's down on fingers, RB's, TE's will chip him, making life harder and shorter.

 

[Rockport]

....gonna need to smarten up a bit. Get Micah smart mileage out of him, so that he lasts longer in NFL.

I think Micah does better when he comes in as blitzer, he's not accounted for.

When he's down on fingers, RB's, TE's will chip him, making life harder and shorter.

Having Fowler, Williams and the rookie 2nd round pick should go a long way in freeing up Parsons.

 

[gimmesix]

Not sure why you want to argue but all I said is that it’s a good sign to see a coach not try to fit a square peg into a round hold.

I don't see it as an argument. You get very defensive when some of us are just trying to discuss things on a message board. If you don't want to discuss them, then why post them?

 

[gimmesix]

Yeah in general I think Eberflus does some nice things defensively, but the fear I have with him is how he will utilize Parsons. Seems to be a good chance that Parsons is more of a pure DE this year than he has been, and is asked to get the the QB in a rush 4 drop 7 more frequently. I don't think that is utilizing the guy to his strengths at all.

I do think it is interesting that we signed Payton Turner, though. With Kneeland, that gives us two bigger ends, so I would think we'd want to play them in run situations. Now, what we do with Micah when we are doing that will be interesting to see. Do we rest him on those downs? I wouldn't think we'd want him off the field much, but at least some of the time, it would make sense to get him off the field when a run is likely. But the other times are we going to have him at DE even when a run is likely?

Because offenses pass on any down and distance, it makes sense that you wouldn't want to have him not on the field as often as is reasonable. I'd like to see Parsons at SLB on early downs, move around before the snap and then either blitz the run or pass with a DL dropping into short zone. That makes it tougher for linemen to lean on him. When we are in nickel, I have no problem with him at DE. He's a gifted pass rusher and we need to be using him to press the pocket.

 

[thunderpimp91]

Having Fowler, Williams and the rookie 2nd round pick should go a long way in freeing up Parsons.

Quite the opposite. Having a Parsons is going to help free up those other guys. Not a team in the league is going to double Sam Williams over Micah Parsons. The way you free up a guy like Parons is to move him around or bring more than four rushers.

 

[gimmesix]

Having Fowler, Williams and the rookie 2nd round pick should go a long way in freeing up Parsons.

I'm excited about Eze because I believe he can be an all-around DE who we don't have to put on the field just in certain situations. Fowler and Williams are primarily just pass rushers. Kneeland is primarily a run defender. I don't know what to expect from Turner.

 

[MarcusRock]

I don't see it as an argument. You get very defensive when some of us are just trying to discuss things on a message board. If you don't want to discuss them, then why post them?

You practically bludgeoned him with a different opinion of the article. Why couldn't you just agree with his take? Haven't you ever heard of the saying, "same take, no mistake" (that I just made up right now)?

 

[gimmesix]

Quite the opposite. Having a Parsons is going to help free up those other guys. Not a team in the league is going to double Sam Williams over Micah Parsons. The way you free up a guy like Parons is to move him around or bring more than four rushers.

I just don't see Eberflus bringing more than four rushers very often. Our best bet is if he plays Parsons at linebacker some and brings him from various spot while dropping a lineman. The fact that we've had Eze practicing at linebacker some gives me some hope for that. I'd much rather have Micah attacking the line of scrimmage than anyone we have.

 

[thunderpimp91]

I do think it is interesting that we signed Payton Turner, though. With Kneeland, that gives us two bigger ends, so I would think we'd want to play them in run situations. Now, what we do with Micah when we are doing that will be interesting to see. Do we rest him on those downs? I wouldn't think we'd want him off the field much, but at least some of the time, it would make sense to get him off the field when a run is likely. But the other times are we going to have him at DE even when a run is likely?

Because offenses pass on any down and distance, it makes sense that you wouldn't want to have him not on the field as often as is reasonable. I'd like to see Parsons at SLB on early downs, move around before the snap and then either blitz the run or pass with a DL dropping into short zone. That makes it tougher for linemen to lean on him. When we are in nickel, I have no problem with him at DE. He's a gifted pass rusher and we need to be using him to press the pocket.

Yeah who actually makes the team on the DL is going to very interesting to see and should tell us a lot about what Eberflus wants to do defensively. Assuming everyone is healthy it may come down to would they rather keep a Sam Williams or Payton Turner? Personally I hope Turner shows up this camp because we are desperate for quality run defenders.

 

[gimmesix]

You practically bludgeoned him with a different opinion of the article. Why couldn't you just agree with his take? Haven't you ever heard of the saying, "same take, no mistake" (that I just made up right now)?

I'll enroll myself in anger management classes immediately.

 

[gimmesix]

Yeah who actually makes the team on the DL is going to very interesting to see and should tell us a lot about what Eberflus wants to do defensively. Assuming everyone is healthy it may come down to would they rather keep a Sam Williams or Payton Turner? Personally I hope Turner shows up this camp because we are desperate for quality run defenders.

And Sam is hit and miss in that area. He's been part of our failures in stopping the run. I'm not sure Turner has been much better; the Saints were worse that us last year. I do believe he was brought here for that purpose because he's not been much of a pass rusher.

 

[blueblood70]

I think you overlooked the title of this and what Eberflus said about him being a premier pass rusher and we're going to use him that way. Eberflus uses blitzes less than most coaches, so I won't be surprised if we play Micah almost exclusively at end.

Now, he does do that best, but it's tough to ask him to hold up at 250 pounds to going up against offensive tackles down after down. Frankly, I'd play him at SLB on early downs and have him attack the run and pass (not drop into coverage much), even if that means dropping a lineman so we're only rushing four. I also think if we're going to rest him, it needs to be on downs where a run is more likely.

Some of you are really don't put a whole lot of research into when you say things that's just another narrative that's not true he's not too small to be a defensive end he trying to tell me middle linebackers some of the best we've ever had if they were that weight what would you say we don't need players to be used to do their jobs if Parsons thought he would make a better off the ball linebacker his size he would do it he's not worried about it neither are we here's some crazy things..


Maybe you didn't know this but Lawrence Taylor was 240 pounds maybe he gained some weight after that but this dude was a linebacker that also rushed the passer but he was a beast...6'3 240 , Parsons 6'3 250...

Height 6′ 3″, Weight 251 lbs, Guess who we're sticking with the Cowboys the Great Late Demarcus Ware...yes I'd like to say this would end it but I just wanted to put some other names on there I know they could all gained a little weight since those posted weights but that is what's posted it's shocking isn't it.. That our new great pass rusher is pretty much built the same exact way as our old one....

Here's another shocker ray Lewis anyone want to guess you don't have to I did the research..6'1 250

While I was doing the research Google spit it out weird stuff but you remember some of the old school black and blue guys jack Lambert He struggled to be a safety in today's game in your opinion at his weight... 6-4, 220-pound

I mean Abdul Carter just got drafted to be what the new number 11 coming from Penn State they're virtually the same size...

6'3 258 lbs carter vs 6'3 250 Parosns

Didn't have dual Carter just get drafted really high to be a defensive end a full time defensive end that's what he is he's a pass rusher seems to me that fans think they know what height and weight supposed to be for positions but the coaches have no idea..

Here's what's more important they needed another guy on the other side they need some guys in the middle that are also threats so they could take some of the double teams off him some of the triple teams that's what's banging him around I think bringing back Fowler drafting Eazy E they'll help him not have to take the abuse of the double and triples getting those chips then running the ball right at him and trying to wear him down or get him off the play you need more weapons than just one guy when you only have one guy you can be stopped...

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

This is easy.

What he does best is rush the passer. That's his super power.

You take his pass rushing skills away from him and he's a below average NFL LB.

I shouldn't have to do your job for you, Eberflus.

 

[Pass2Run]

Less hybrid works means he won't be playing any LB, right?

 

[gimmesix]

Some of you are really don't put a whole lot of research into when you say things that's just another narrative that's not true he's not too small to be a defensive end he trying to tell me middle linebackers some of the best we've ever had if they were that weight what would you say we don't need players to be used to do their jobs if Parsons thought he would make a better off the ball linebacker his size he would do it he's not worried about it neither are we here's some crazy things..


Maybe you didn't know this but Lawrence Taylor was 240 pounds maybe he gained some weight after that but this dude was a linebacker that also rushed the passer but he was a beast...6'3 240 , Parsons 6'3 250...

Height 6′ 3″, Weight 251 lbs, Guess who we're sticking with the Cowboys the Great Late Demarcus Ware...yes I'd like to say this would end it but I just wanted to put some other names on there I know they could all gained a little weight since those posted weights but that is what's posted it's shocking isn't it.. That our new great pass rusher is pretty much built the same exact way as our old one....

Here's another shocker ray Lewis anyone want to guess you don't have to I did the research..6'1 250

While I was doing the research Google spit it out weird stuff but you remember some of the old school black and blue guys jack Lambert He struggled to be a safety in today's game in your opinion at his weight... 6-4, 220-pound

I mean Abdul Carter just got drafted to be what the new number 11 coming from Penn State they're virtually the same size...

6'3 258 lbs carter vs 6'3 250 Parosns

Didn't have dual Carter just get drafted really high to be a defensive end a full time defensive end that's what he is he's a pass rusher seems to me that fans think they know what height and weight supposed to be for positions but the coaches have no idea..

Here's what's more important they needed another guy on the other side they need some guys in the middle that are also threats so they could take some of the double teams off him some of the triple teams that's what's banging him around I think bringing back Fowler drafting Eazy E they'll help him not have to take the abuse of the double and triples getting those chips then running the ball right at him and trying to wear him down or get him off the play you need more weapons than just one guy when you only have one guy you can be stopped...

Lawrence Taylor was an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense. DeMarcus Ware spent a lot of his career as an outside linebacker in a 3-4. In fact, it was after we moved him to DE full time that he started having injuries and his time here was cut short. Parcells drafted him as a 3-4 linebacker.

Carter has "alignment flexibility" that the Giants are expected to utilize, so they won't just be lining him up at end.

There have been some smaller players that line up exclusively at end, but overall, you don't want to wear those guys down taking on run blockers down after down. Offenses like to lean on those smaller guys with players that outweigh them by 50 to 80 pounds and wear them down. That's one of the reasons the 3-4 became a popular defense because you could take those smaller guys who excel at rushing the passer and make it where they didn't have to line up across from an OT on every play.