SkinsHokieFan;2284393 said:
Not at all. Again, the goal of what I am suggesting is to make you guys work to score and slow down your offense
I basically know that the 'Boys will score 21 points. I want it to take 40 plays to get those 21 points as opposed to 6 or 7. That gives us a shot in the 4th quarter
Interesting stragtegy.
The problem with that is this....If we march up and down the field holding the ball for 10-12 plays a drive, then your defense will be worn out in the fourth.
So, If the score is something like 21-7....or 10....in the fourth...we'll have your defense so worn out we can hold the ball and play keep away for the last 10 minutes.
This happened vs Cleveland. They cut the lead to 28-10 in the fourth with about 10 minutes left. They kicked off to us and appeared to have momentum. With Barber out with bruised ribs, Jones and Choice helped us hold the ball for the last ten minutes. They never got the ball back.
That very nearly happened with Philly too. We were inches away from holding the ball the last four minutes of the game.
We also had a long drive to quell any Packer chance in the fourth.
Our offense, can wear defenses out....and with your lack of depth at DL and LB, we would just drive down the field.
I think you have two very good defenders in the secondary. Springs is older, but still good. Landry is the best you have. But your secondary is no where near the level of Philly's. In the second half they decided to play coverage....Romo ate them alive.