Redskins vs. Steelers predictions

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by Jake2008

Actually Darren Howard and Juqua Parker both have 4.5 sacks each and Trent Cole has 3. That is 12 just among those 3 which is 2 more then our whole team.

And I repeat that Philly sends 5 and 6 rushers more often than anyone else in the league. That frees up the D-linemen, especially when the QB has to avoid a blitzing defender and strays directly into the arms of a D-lineman. Don't believe me, just read this account of how they abused Roethlisberger with continuous blitzing: ESPN - Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia - Recap - September 21, 2008. That has been Johnson's MO ever since he got to Philly.

Bottom line, Our D-linemen would have more sacks too if we blitzed as much as Philly, but Blache has a more balanced D that gives up far fewer big plays. If Santonio Holmes is out, I believe that Blache will be tempted to copy some of what Philly did to Pittsburgh's offense.

[Jake2008]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

And I repeat that Philly sends 5 and 6 rushers more often than anyone else in the league. That frees up the D-linemen, especially when the QB has to avoid a blitzing defender and strays directly into the arms of a D-lineman. Don't believe me, just read this account of how they abused Roethlisberger with continuous blitzing: ESPN - Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia - Recap - September 21, 2008. That has been Johnson's MO ever since he got to Philly.

Bottom line, Our D-linemen would have more sacks too if we blitzed as much as Philly, but Blache has a more balanced D that gives up far fewer big plays. If Santonio Holmes is out, I believe that Blache will be tempted to copy some of what Philly did to Pittsburgh's offense.

And I was saying the difference is that they get sacks when they blitz. We haven't gotten sacks by our Dline or blitzers when we blitz which is a good reason to not blitz as often because if you can't get to the QB you will get burned. Philly can do this and that is why the continue doing it. Until someone can stop them and burn them, they won't stop.