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AnonEmouse

01-02-2006, 03:38 PM

I believe we are +1 on the season. But considering how we started out, I believe we are way up in the plus range over the last 5 games.

I would point out that Williams made adjustments at half time that shut don the Eagles in the second half. He also played more zone with nickel D in giving 3 safeties over the top and that helped get the INT's. We played a lot of man to man in the first half that got exposed by our not getting to the QB when we blitzed. 2nd half and we got more pressure as they had to spend more time in the pocket.

What worries me more than the injuries is Williams blitzing too much early against the Buccs. To me, our priority is to stop the run and force the game into Simms' hands. He's proven when it's all on him then he can be shaky. Once he can't see his WR's open then we'll see him getting sacked and intercepted. Trying to sack him early and exposing the secondary won't work, as the Buccs will have seen what the Eagles did this week.

VishsSkins

01-02-2006, 04:00 PM

What gets me is when we our corners or secondary has been banged up, GW blitzes more than I think he should. Like in Tampa, Taylor was out which hurt our over the middle coverage. Like yesterday too, springs was not 100%, Rogers was out we blitzed like crazy, leaving prealoui(how ever its spelled) and the stoutmeyer(probably spelled that wrong too) one on one. Taylor was blitzing on some plays too leaving those guys with no real safety help. I would think that w/ the secondary so beat up, you would play some cover two, zone, mix in a blitz here and there. Because when the blitz is picked up we are getting eaten alive, like some big plays yesterday and the whole Tampa game before. I just hope Rogers can play if spring cant, or vise versa.

Definitely agree. With the way we blitz, if we dont get to the QB in time, we are very vulnerable in the secondary. It happened in Tampa and yesterday too. I think that our D-line is getting more of a pass rush recently than it was last time we played TB, so maybe GW won't have to send as many people on blitzes. I think having Taylor back is huge since I think he is the most important player on our defense because his coverage skills over the top allow us to blitz the way we do. We definitely need at least one of our corners to play (Springs or Rogers) but GW won't under estimate Simms in this game as he seemed like he did last time. He will be ready and have a better gameplan this time around.


	Commanders Post at The Warpath > Commanders Football > Locker Room Main Forum > Pass defense has me worried... Log in Pass defense has me worried... Pages : 1 [2] AnonEmouse 01-02-2006, 03:38 PM I believe we are +1 on the season. But considering how we started out, I believe we are way up in the plus range over the last 5 games. I would point out that Williams made adjustments at half time that shut don the Eagles in the second half. He also played more zone with nickel D in giving 3 safeties over the top and that helped get the INT's. We played a lot of man to man in the first half that got exposed by our not getting to the QB when we blitzed. 2nd half and we got more pressure as they had to spend more time in the pocket. What worries me more than the injuries is Williams blitzing too much early against the Buccs. To me, our priority is to stop the run and force the game into Simms' hands. He's proven when it's all on him then he can be shaky. Once he can't see his WR's open then we'll see him getting sacked and intercepted. Trying to sack him early and exposing the secondary won't work, as the Buccs will have seen what the Eagles did this week. VishsSkins 01-02-2006, 04:00 PM What gets me is when we our corners or secondary has been banged up, GW blitzes more than I think he should. Like in Tampa, Taylor was out which hurt our over the middle coverage. Like yesterday too, springs was not 100%, Rogers was out we blitzed like crazy, leaving prealoui(how ever its spelled) and the stoutmeyer(probably spelled that wrong too) one on one. Taylor was blitzing on some plays too leaving those guys with no real safety help. I would think that w/ the secondary so beat up, you would play some cover two, zone, mix in a blitz here and there. Because when the blitz is picked up we are getting eaten alive, like some big plays yesterday and the whole Tampa game before. I just hope Rogers can play if spring cant, or vise versa. Definitely agree. With the way we blitz, if we dont get to the QB in time, we are very vulnerable in the secondary. It happened in Tampa and yesterday too. I think that our D-line is getting more of a pass rush recently than it was last time we played TB, so maybe GW won't have to send as many people on blitzes. I think having Taylor back is huge since I think he is the most important player on our defense because his coverage skills over the top allow us to blitz the way we do. We definitely need at least one of our corners to play (Springs or Rogers) but GW won't under estimate Simms in this game as he seemed like he did last time. He will be ready and have a better gameplan this time around.