White Linen Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Last time I checked, our LB core isn't something I would sleep on. No, it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Some people I have no idea what they are talking about. 2 players make up the wide 9. Yes, Schwartz got a head coaching job because he was a crappy DC. Makes a ton of sense. Wanny was out of the NFL for like 10 years when he became our DC. Schwartz coached against the division we play 4 games against for the last 4 years. Pettine did a really good job here (our run D still sucked but whatever). But this D is loaded with 1st and 2nd rounders and a 5th rounder who has multiple pro bowls. It's insanely talented. It's a great situation. If Schwartz doesn't have this D ranked in the top 10, he failed. But some of you severely overrated Pettine. Wanny was god awful with a very talented roster. Pettine simply made good use of very good talent. I can sort of see this too. Pettine did what he learned in Baltimore and practiced in nyj. But it isn't so brilliant that no one can crack the code. He ran disguised zone blitzes, where the pressure and zone drops were disguised. You can do all the hocus pocus in the world, but talented football players win and lose you the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I can sort of see this too. Pettine did what he learned in Baltimore and practiced in nyj. But it isn't so brilliant that no one can crack the code. He ran disguised zone blitzes, where the pressure and zone drops were disguised. You can do all the hocus pocus in the world, but talented football players win and lose you the game. Or players not being all on the same page. Making the right reads , staying disciplined , and trusting everyone else to nail their assignment . The Wannstadt days were the exact opposite . Talented football players sure , but i think it takes more than that . Pettine had his faults , but he is still learning . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle flap Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 So I was at camp again tonight and the D lined up in "multiple/hybrid" fronts and blitzed often. Plenty of nickel corner blitzes. Plenty of stunts. The O line even had trouble going 11 on 9 with only two d linemen rushing the passer. Dareus looked fine and was a beast against the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 So I was at camp again tonight and the D lined up in "multiple/hybrid" fronts and blitzed often. Plenty of nickel corner blitzes. Plenty of stunts. The O line even had trouble going 11 on 9 with only two d linemen rushing the passer. Dareus looked fine and was a beast against the run. that is good news!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 It’s also why the Bills so desperately need Marcell Dareus to stay on the field and play at a Pro Bowl level. In many defensive schemes, there are more players committed to helping each other flush out the ball carrier. Not so much this one. This scheme relies heavily on those middle-of-the-defense defenders to make plays in space and often by themselves. If one gets beaten, huge chunks of yardage are at risk. This is what killed us in Juron's defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 all different this year, a positive stand point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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