TPS Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 There's a brief analysis (using video tape of the game i assume) of Merriman's play in the KC game on the Rumbling's site. In particular, Galliford talks about how Merriman was strong against the run, and how he was able to disengage blockers and set the edge. There's been a lot of debate here about the extent of the improvement of the running game based on a few big gains and the lack of runs by the chiefs. As I've stated in several of those posts, Carrington was the RDE on the first two big runs, the first by Charles the second Dexter M. Carrington failed to disengage his single blocker on both of those runs. Conclusions: 1. A healthy Merriman not only helps the pass rush, but more importantly helps the running game. Merriman himself talked about his off season MMA workouts that helped him with his hand-fighting techniques. 2. Carrington needs to improve significantly in this area of his game. I sure hope Merriman stays healthy... Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Carrington's gotta play to learn all the tricks. I'll tell you this, he's a beast on a bull rush and when he learns to seal the edge and disengage from blockers, he's going to be a force. The guy just needs to play...and maybe learn from light's out. People were thinking Merriman should have made a bigger splash, but he played a great game and must be accounted for on every play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Another conclusion would be that Carrington shouldn't be standing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Another conclusion would be that Carrington shouldn't be standing up. Good thought. I think they want a find a way to have him on the field in their Hybrid 34-43, but he's a natural 5 technique guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Another conclusion would be that Carrington shouldn't be standing up. Both plays he got caught on he was basically playing end with his hand on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Even my untrained eye noticed Carrington was the problem on those few long runs. Give him some time--I think it's all going to click soon for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Long Beach Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Even my untrained eye noticed Carrington was the problem on those few long runs. Give him some time--I think it's all going to click soon for him. likewise, my untrained eye noticed him on one of the two. He's done some nice things in preseason, including some really nice disengages, push, and movement down the line. So I expect him to continue to get better as he gets more experience. He's sure to get those shortcomings pointed out during film session today. We'll see if he really can learn and improve. He's got the raw size & talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Another conclusion would be that Carrington shouldn't be standing up. I'm no expert, but I can't recall off the top of my head any players who excelled when starting from a seated position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qdawg in philly Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 How bout he just plays one position. Like the one he was drafted for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Another conclusion would be that Carrington shouldn't be standing up. Play Carry in Kelsy's slot and watch how good he can be, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 If that's the single reason the Chiefs got a couple big runs, then I'm even more pleased with the defense. There's no reason to think that Carrington won't improve as the season goes on and he learns more from his coaches and his teammates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 There's a brief analysis (using video tape of the game i assume) of Merriman's play in the KC game on the Rumbling's site. In particular, Galliford talks about how Merriman was strong against the run, and how he was able to disengage blockers and set the edge. There's been a lot of debate here about the extent of the improvement of the running game based on a few big gains and the lack of runs by the chiefs. As I've stated in several of those posts, Carrington was the RDE on the first two big runs, the first by Charles the second Dexter M. Carrington failed to disengage his single blocker on both of those runs. Conclusions: 1. A healthy Merriman not only helps the pass rush, but more importantly helps the running game. Merriman himself talked about his off season MMA workouts that helped him with his hand-fighting techniques. 2. Carrington needs to improve significantly in this area of his game. I sure hope Merriman stays healthy... Go Bills! Ditto on Merriman -- Linky to the analysis on Rumblings, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 AC did his job on the second run. He kept his contain and prevented McCluster from getting around the corner. Yes he was engaged with his blocker and it would have been a great play to disengage and make the tackle but his main job on that play is to string it out and turn the play back into the pursuit which was not there. And AC did just that. Our MLB needed to make the play when AC turned it in but our backer never got into the play. On the first run, the one by Charles, AC lost contain and let Charles get around the corner. Poor technique by AC on that play. That play was all on AC. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Ditto on Merriman -- Linky to the analysis on Rumblings, please? Here ya go: My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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