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JWsleep · 11-12-2006, 07:19 PM

All those passing plays have plans for what to do when the D blitzes. It worked fine in KC--and recall that Brunnell wasn't sacked toaday. The iggles blitzed on that one long throw to Lloyd, so if the blitz is handeled properly, it's an opportunity to make plays. We didn't handle the blitz well, no doubt. But it's not like this system isn't designed for blitzes. My guess is MB gets "happy feet" and misses the hot read. And the line missed some blitz pickups. Sure, we could have seen better play-calling. BUt without execution, it won't help.

As for the short throws, there is always more than one wideout in those sets. Brunnell just takes the first thing he sees, and that's that. MB doesn't want to get hit, so he takes the quick short read unless he clearly has all day. My guess is Campbell will take more hits and make more plays. And that will slow the blitz.

11-12-2006, 07:19 PM	#6
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 56 Posts: 4,719	Re: No Audibles All those passing plays have plans for what to do when the D blitzes. It worked fine in KC--and recall that Brunnell wasn't sacked toaday. The iggles blitzed on that one long throw to Lloyd, so if the blitz is handeled properly, it's an opportunity to make plays. We didn't handle the blitz well, no doubt. But it's not like this system isn't designed for blitzes. My guess is MB gets "happy feet" and misses the hot read. And the line missed some blitz pickups. Sure, we could have seen better play-calling. BUt without execution, it won't help. As for the short throws, there is always more than one wideout in those sets. Brunnell just takes the first thing he sees, and that's that. MB doesn't want to get hit, so he takes the quick short read unless he clearly has all day. My guess is Campbell will take more hits and make more plays. And that will slow the blitz. __________________ Hail from Houston!