Video: Bradie James & Roy Williams

[FuzzyLumpkins]

James's responsibility covering shallow zones and backs in the flats didn't disappear in '06. The main thrust of Kitna's ridicule was James's inability to cover the shallow zones and backs coming out of the backfield. At first it appeared to simply be a mental error on James' part (i.e., he simply misunderstood his coverage responsibility), but it kept happening repeatedly and began to look as though he simply didn't have the speed to effectively cover those types of responsibilities.

Well i cannot be sure but Spags said those were Fowler's responsibilities. In Parcells scheme you had a primary run backer and a primary pass backer. Zimemr kept calling cover 2 and the MLB responsibility is the middle zone not the flats. Thats why Im kind of inclined to buy Spag theory on that as its obvious from these clips that James was coverthe middle of the field.

Now im not saying by any means is good in coverage becuae hes not but the fact he was still playing the nickel at the end of the year is laughable. Him still running downfield with TEs is laughable. It really looks like Zimmer called one coverage all year long.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Bradie James is as mechanical as they come. The natural flow isn't there with him....

No doubt he is the poster child for regressed players last year. Hopefully Phillips can work with him.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Of course he doesn't, but that does change the fact that at least one guard will be uncovered. That is the result of the NT being in a 0-technique and the ends being in 5-techniques. Between the offensive tackles, there are simply not enough D-line in a 3-4 to cover up 5 O-linemen. In a 4-3, however, there are obviously more lineman (the farthest point a 4-3 end moves out is typically a 6-technique).

Im not going to argue that at least one linemen is going to get free. i guess what im trying to say is that our opponents line coaches probably needed about 5 minutes to scheme how to block us last year. Offensive linemen this year are not going to be able to tee off the line every snap and know what they are getting into. That and more aggresive play from our linemen is going to take heat off of our linebackers.

 

[CF74]

Here's a solution???

 

[theogt]

Im not going to argue that at least one linemen is going to get free. i guess what im trying to say is that our opponents line coaches probably needed about 5 minutes to scheme how to block us last year. Offensive linemen this year are not going to be able to tee off the line every snap and know what they are getting into. That and more aggresive play from our linemen is going to take heat off of our linebackers.

I agree with all that, but there will still be a "double bubble" in which both guards are uncovered. The ILB is required to take on uncovered guards, regardless of the 1-gap system.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I agree with all that, but there will still be a "double bubble" in which both guards are uncovered. The ILB is required to take on uncovered guards, regardless of the 1-gap system.

Depends on how they slant and what the blocking scheme is or if any of our guys up front will require a double team. Ferg ate up a ton of blockers last year and if Spears can finally demand a double team from time to time who knows. All i know is that its going to be a heck of a lot more fun to watch than last year.

 

[5Stars]

Depends on how they slant and what the blocking scheme is or if any of our guys up front will require a double team. Ferg ate up a ton of blockers last year and if Spears can finally demand a double team from time to time who knows. All i know is that its going to be a heck of a lot more fun to watch than last year.

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[FuzzyLumpkins]

Numbers come before letters...so if I'm going to be on your little list...my name should be first.

Please change it...thank you.

see its insight like this that earns you a spot on the list. thanks for coming by and taling fuzzylumpkins once again.

 

[5Stars]

see its insight like this that earns you a spot on the list. thanks for coming by and taling fuzzylumpkins once again.

Your welcome...




Carry on....

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Thanks for letting me stop by...

 

[CF74]

 

[diehard2294]

james runs flat footed, he is completely lost in coverage. I also dont think he is that good against the run, slow to react,does a bunny hop when the ball is snapped and that's not good at any level from the ILB spot. I hated to see him get that deal last summer,I just hope Wade finds a way to get him in better positions to make plays

 

[lyrclcipha12]

what no one is saying is roy was equally as bad in all of these situations. too late in his break, and no hit coming once he did get there. james was just funny however cause i never understood why he was considered a good player. hes good against the run maybe, but hes god awful against the pass. roys play is more just dissapointing. i dont see how ken hamlin is going to help roy in these situations. draft a MLB and make him a starter immediately.

 

[theogt]

what no one is saying is roy was equally as bad in all of these situations. too late in his break, and no hit coming once he did get there. james was just funny however cause i never understood why he was considered a good player. hes good against the run maybe, but hes god awful against the pass. roys play is more just dissapointing. i dont see how ken hamlin is going to help roy in these situations. draft a MLB and make him a starter immediately.

The problem with this assessment is that if it were a Cover 2, then Roy had no responsibility covering the deep middle at all. The fact that he was even in the vicinity just goes to show how instinctive he is.

A better coverage safety is supposed to allow us to play less Cover 2.

 

[bbgun]

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"Wait for me!"

 

[theogt]

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"Wait for me!"

This is like an SAT question.

Chris Canty, Bradie James, and Bobby Engram are all travelling in the same direction. How long before Canty catches up to James? How long before Engram is one mile ahead of James?

 

[Cowboys&Caps]

"...When it looks like I'm getting 'burned,' that's not my job to take that player." ~Roy Williams

I have been watching some of the games from this past season. And all i can see is the mess that is Bradie James. I honestly believe he is the worst defensive starter on the team. He appears awkward, slow and shows a lack of instincts. I am hopeful that Wade Phillips can improve his play. If not, i do wish we have a good backup plan. I put together a quick movie with just a few plays that included Roy Williams and Bradie James.

youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=978oZcT4jmc
http://everlasting-designs.com/Roy & Bradie.mov



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This is being put like it is some great revelation that our big bruising, run stopping MLB is bad when covering wide recievers and tight ends.

NO DUH

his job should never be to guard 30 yards down field as was his duty on several of these plays shown in the video. If we want someone to play MLB and cover 30 yards down field that might be Roy Williams but if we want a MLB to take on blockers and help in the run game then very well is Bradie James.

 

[theogt]

This is being put like it is some great revelation that our big bruising, run stopping MLB is bad when covering wide recievers and tight ends.

NO DUH

his job should never be to guard 30 yards down field as was his duty on several of these plays shown in the video. If we want someone to play MLB and cover 30 yards down field that might be Roy Williams but if we want a MLB to take on blockers and help in the run game then very well is Bradie James.

ILBs in the 3-4 have to cover. You can't completely disguise that inability. Why only put a player on the field that can fulfill half of his duties?

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

ILBs in the 3-4 have to cover. You can't completely disguise that inability. Why only put a player on the field that can fulfill half of his duties?

Tell that to Levon kirkland.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

his job should never be to guard 30 yards down field as was his duty on several of these plays shown in the video. If we want someone to play MLB and cover 30 yards down field that might be Roy Williams but if we want a MLB to take on blockers and help in the run game then very well is Bradie James.

Linebackers are suppose to cover tight ends. It’s part of their job. It’s not like Bradie is covering Chad Johnson 30 yards.

...our big bruising, run stopping MLB...

You mean like on this play? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvs9JNGiNaQ

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Linebackers are suppose to cover tight ends. It’s part of their job. It’s not like Bradie is covering Chad Johnson 30 yards.



You mean like on this play? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvs9JNGiNaQ

That was Fowler's side. That was Fowler who went wide of the whole rather than fill it.