HoofHearted
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Showdown with Pats is a judgment day for Sean McDermott, Bills
HoofHearted replied to HOUSE's topic in The Stadium Wall
This idea that we are built defensively to just beat the Chiefs is a fallacy - we are built to stop modern offenses. There's two ways to build a defense - be bigger than everyone or be faster than everyone. We've built our defense to be faster and more athletic than everyone. You see the Buccaneers following this same philosophy and don't hear anyone saying anything about them being only built to beat the Chiefs. -
Nickel or 5-2 ? Shotgun or under center ? Let’s debate.
HoofHearted replied to Italian Bills's topic in The Stadium Wall
Unfortunately you can't just jump into whatever fronts and coverages you want week to week. Alignments, keys, techniques, fits, rules, etc. all change when you change the base front. -
Nickel or 5-2 ? Shotgun or under center ? Let’s debate.
HoofHearted replied to Italian Bills's topic in The Stadium Wall
Doesn't matter what defensive personnel grouping we put out there if guys can't fit their gaps correctly. If we continue to get reached or get washed we're gonna get gashed regardless. This idea that there's not play action possible out of shotgun is absurd to me. Plus you completely remove the RPO game if you play solely under center - which has been the major way we've had any type of success in the redzone this year. -
A Breakdown of the Failed Fake Punt vs the Buccaneers
HoofHearted replied to HoofHearted's topic in The Stadium Wall
No, he took a good path. Gunner did a good job running off the Jammer. Matakevich just let his man go essentially unblocked. -
A Breakdown of the Failed Fake Punt vs the Buccaneers
HoofHearted replied to HoofHearted's topic in The Stadium Wall
Didn't look to me like he ever committed to the block. Looked like a miscommunication as he worked almost immediately up to the second level. I also agree. I understand there's an element of surprise to the fake punt, but why take your best player off the field in a crucial situation. I'd feel more confident in the offense being able to gain 2-3 yards than my punt team. -
100% - a bunch of non-football guys grading players without knowing play calls or assignments. Brilliant! Slow feet don't eat. Our OL is so unathletic. This definitely compounds the issue, but we are very unathletic up front.
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A Breakdown of the Failed Fake Punt vs the Buccaneers
HoofHearted replied to HoofHearted's topic in The Stadium Wall
Typically SPT Coordinator will come up with the scheme (with approval from the head coach). Head Coach will just determine when/if he wants it run in a game. -
A Breakdown of the Failed Fake Punt vs the Buccaneers
HoofHearted replied to HoofHearted's topic in The Stadium Wall
Incorrect, they overloaded that side. Would have been a sure tackle for loss. That's what I questioned as well. -
A Breakdown of the Failed Fake Punt vs the Buccaneers
HoofHearted replied to HoofHearted's topic in The Stadium Wall
Nothing on film suggests they picked up that Breida was in the game (slow getting lined up, no one communicating or pointing, no one on the second level in a stance even). Regardless, it's not about fooling the defense with the personnel you put on the field. They could very well have known a fake was coming - they'd still have to stop it. It's a defensive play just like any other on 1st-3rd down. Every player has their assignment and executes it the same whether it's a punt or fake. The design of the fake was a solid one for the look they got from the Bucs. -
A Breakdown of the Failed Fake Punt vs the Buccaneers
HoofHearted replied to HoofHearted's topic in The Stadium Wall
If Matakevich holds his block for just 1 more second that dudes not even there to make the shoestring tackle.