LB's playing downhill instead of reading & reacting difference

[bluv]

I noticed that in a few games that we have played and actually had success against the run is when the LB's attack the LOS vs sitting back. It was very evident yesterday as they filled the gaps and got the best antidote to a successful running game: early penetration. Watch it on tape for when the LB's try to read and react they often over run plays and lose gap assignments which opens up cut back lanes; when they hit the hole on running downs they seem to limit the offense to little or no gain. Hopefully they continue this trend as the D has seemed to play more aggressive in the past few weeks. What is seriously lacking is a true passrsuher to offer consistent pressure; if we can draft, develop, or sign that guy we may have something in 2011.

[dgrid]

What is seriously lacking is a true passrsuher to offer consistent pressure; if we can draft, develop, or sign that guy we may have something in 2011.

you mean to compliment Moats on the other side?

[Coach Tuesday]

They are also finally getting used to the scheme instead of trying to learn it on the fly.

[Spiderweb]

I noticed that in a few games that we have played and actually had success against the run is when the LB's attack the LOS vs sitting back. It was very evident yesterday as they filled the gaps and got the best antidote to a successful running game: early penetration. Watch it on tape for when the LB's try to read and react they often over run plays and lose gap assignments which opens up cut back lanes; when they hit the hole on running downs they seem to limit the offense to little or no gain. Hopefully they continue this trend as the D has seemed to play more aggressive in the past few weeks. What is seriously lacking is a true passrsuher to offer consistent pressure; if we can draft, develop, or sign that guy we may have something in 2011.

 

Sounds like a "run blitz"......hummmmm.