Our scheme doesn't punish people for blitzing

[adbutcher]

People are talking blitz but what kind of blitz? That plays a key role in who the hot man is. Are we talking a LB blitz, Corner blitz, safety blitz or my favorite a zone blitz which is really not a blitz? Throwing out the word blitz and talking about how to beat it really depends on what you are talking about in terms of blitz

I know you mean well but you cannot reach every one.

 

[Doomsday101]

I know you mean well but you cannot reach every one.

No kidding. Blitz is thrown around and people act as if this is how you beat a blitz? Well what kind of blitz are you talking because you run a short rout on some blitzes the odds the ball going the other way for a TD just increased. Hell when the safety blitz come I want to attack to the open area that safety just left down field. It all depends on where the defense is sending the extra pass rusher from

 

[CF74]

This is a foolish statement for obvious reasons.

Dre gives up a ton of pressure in the middle. On the positive side he finally learned how to snap the ball...

 

[kmd24]

People are talking blitz but what kind of blitz? That plays a key role in who the hot man is. Are we talking a LB blitz, Corner blitz, safety blitz or my favorite a zone blitz which is really not a blitz? Throwing out the word blitz and talking about how to beat it really depends on what you are talking about in terms of blitz

We've been particularly bad at handling blitzes from the secondary. Corner blitzes and safety blitzes from over the slot receiver.

Empty backfield has been a nightmare.

Seems like we don't throw between the hashes much, and that's where the defense is often vulnerable when bliitzing.

Mostly, though, we don't pick up the blitz with the protection scheme, and that's how you punish the opponent.

 

[Doomsday101]

We've been particularly bad at handling blitzes from the secondary. Corner blitzes and safety blitzes from over the slot receiver.

Empty backfield has been a nightmare.

Seems like we don't throw between the hashes much, and that's where the defense is often vulnerable when bliitzing.

Mostly, though, we don't pick up the blitz with the protection scheme, and that's how you punish the opponent.

I would agree overall blitz pickup at times has been bad. We have also made some big plays when we have picked up the blitz. Clearly something this team needs to continue to work on.

 

[craig71]

No kidding. Blitz is thrown around and people act as if this is how you beat a blitz? Well what kind of blitz are you talking because you run a short rout on some blitzes the odds the ball going the other way for a TD just increased. Hell when the safety blitz come I want to attack to the open area that safety just left down field. It all depends on where the defense is sending the extra pass rusher from[/quote]


Which is where this team struggles,they cannot seem to identify where the pressure is coming from all to many times.When you can't identify what is happening or where it's happening you are going to struggle in those situations.Part of the solution to the problem is staying out of those situations,whether that means a consistent rushing attack or reducing penalties and mental lapses.

Craig

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

Concussed Kaptain Kurt found Anquan in the slot up the seam on St Louis Blitz.

Romo finds the ball 7 feet over Roy's head on his hot read.

 

[craig71]

We've been particularly bad at handling blitzes from the secondary. Corner blitzes and safety blitzes from over the slot receiver.

Empty backfield has been a nightmare.

Seems like we don't throw between the hashes much, and that's where the defense is often vulnerable when bliitzing.

Mostly, though, we don't pick up the blitz with the protection scheme, and that's how you punish the opponent.

Some of the secondary blitzes are from Romo not seeing them,he just hasn't been very good at diagnosing them.At other times they've had the right protection called only not to execute for whatever reason.At other times they've been out schemed which is the staffs fault.There are also times that Gurode has made some bad line calls.

Hopefully they will have a few of these problems resolved on Thanksgiving.

Craig

 

[JBond]

If you think those other stats mean so much then feel free to find them and share them with everyone.

Romo is 85 of 154 for 1,215 yards when blitzed... or 55% completion percentage, 5Td 3 Int 7.9ypa.... been sacked 16 times for 97yds and has a QB rating of 84... hope this helps.

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[CF74]

No kidding. Blitz is thrown around and people act as if this is how you beat a blitz? Well what kind of blitz are you talking because you run a short rout on some blitzes the odds the ball going the other way for a TD just increased. Hell when the safety blitz come I want to attack to the open area that safety just left down field. It all depends on where the defense is sending the extra pass rusher from[/quote]


Which is where this team struggles,they cannot seem to identify where the pressure is coming from all to many times.When you can't identify what is happening or where it's happening you are going to struggle in those situations.Part of the solution to the problem is staying out of those situations,whether that means a consistent rushing attack or reducing penalties and mental lapses.

Craig

Which solidifies this team's strength is running the ball. Our guys are to big and slow to pass protect all day, the blitz has exposed that. We need to be a power running team 1st and let play action get us the big strikes. We are in full reverse mode with our offense right now...

 

[craig71]

Which solidifies this team's strength is running the ball. Our guys are to big and slow to pass protect all day, the blitz has exposed that. We need to be a power running team 1st and let play action get us the big strikes. We are in full reverse mode with our offense right now...

If they can't pick up the blitz on passing downs what leads you to believe that they can consistently beat the run blitzes that a power running team would face.I don't think they need to throw the ball 70% of the time,but I don't believe that they can be a power running team either.

Craig

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

I couldn't agree more with the OP.. I just cannot accept the fact that there weren't opportunities for hot routes and 1 on 1 downfield coverage more often when teams are commiting to blitzing.

The Carolina and GB come to mind specifically. GB blitzed heavy every other play so you knew it was coming. It was perplexing to see Romo back there holding the ball like he'd never seen a blitz and had no idea what to do. Granted blitzes can come from all over with zone-dogs etc to confuse.

Just doesn't appear that we're prepared for the blitz as well as we should be..

GB shouldn't be able to just blitz relentlessly without exposing their secondary somehow some way.

 

[AdamJT13]

Romo is 85 of 154 for 1,215 yards when blitzed... or 55% completion percentage, 5Td 3 Int 7.9ypa.... been sacked 16 times for 97yds and has a QB rating of 84.

His passer rating would be 90.15 with those stats.

 

[CF74]

If they can't pick up the blitz on passing downs what leads you to believe that they can consistently beat the run blitzes that a power running team would face.I don't think they need to throw the ball 70% of the time,but I don't believe that they can be a power running team either.

Craig

Because the majority of the pressure comes from only one side. Last week it was the left side and up the middle, a simple pitch to the right would have exposed that...

 

[craig71]

Because the majority of the pressure comes from only one side. Last week it was the left side and up the middle, a simple pitch to the right would have exposed that...

That was last week,what about the previous weeks?Even last week a pitch right is not a guarantee with Free making his first start at tackle.Point i'm getting at is that this team has deeper problems than play calling alone,it's a combination of several factors.

Craig

 

[CF74]

That was last week,what about the previous weeks?Even last week a pitch right is not a guarantee with Free making his first start at tackle.Point i'm getting at is that this team has deeper problems than play calling alone,it's a combination of several factors.

Craig

I'm no stat analyst but I'd venture to say it's from those two sides mostly because Romo is right handed and avoids the majority of the pressure from the right anyways. We are talking about the blitz and the inability to respond, play calling is the main issue in regards to that.

 

[craig71]

I'm no stat analyst but I'd venture to say it's from those two sides mostly because Romo is right handed and avoids the majority of the pressure from the right anyways. We are talking about the blitz and the inability to respond, play calling is the main issue in regards to that.

The inability of this team to consistently pick up the blitz is there,regardless of where it comes from.That inabillity to to pick up the blitz applies to both the rushing and passing attack.I just don't think play calling is the major factor when a team fails to recognize their keys.If you can't read a defense properly you will be inconsistent whether you run or pass the ball.A run blitz can be just as effective as a pass blitz,sometimes even more effective at frustrating an offense.The question I have is why?Why is it that this team fails to recognize a blitz package?Is it a lack of focus,or is it the staffs fault for not having the team prepared?You could well be right in your assessment of play calling,I just see too many mental mistakes to make be believe that that is the main culprit.

Craig

 

[CF74]

The inability of this team to consistently pick up the blitz is there,regardless of where it comes from.That inabillity to to pick up the blitz applies to both the rushing and passing attack.I just don't think play calling is the major factor when a team fails to recognize their keys.If you can't read a defense properly you will be inconsistent whether you run or pass the ball.A run blitz can be just as effective as a pass blitz,sometimes even more effective at frustrating an offense.The question I have is why?Why is it that this team fails to recognize a blitz package?Is it a lack of focus,or is it the staffs fault for not having the team prepared?You could well be right in your assessment of play calling,I just see too many mental mistakes to make be believe that that is the main culprit.

Craig

It inevitably always falls back on the staff. The offense sputtering out around this time every year has been the trend for the past 3 years...

 

[craig71]

It inevitably always falls back on the staff. The offense sputtering out around this time every year has been the trend for the past 3 years...

What's worrisome is that this team has been a yo-yo for more than 3 years.

Craig

 

[xWraithx]

No only Romo gets punished in our scheme...

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