Lurker Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) Of all the things that stood out today, the consistent pressure from the D-line was the biggest surprise. Pressure up the middle that kept Cousins from stepping up, allowing the ends to wreak havoc. And it kept up thoughout the game, even when the defense may have been expected to be a bit tired in the second half. Not sure I've seen that effective DL-play in the McD era. Kudos to everyone involved... Edited September 23, 2018 by Lurker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostradumbass Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 I agree, shocked by how dominant they looked today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haslett_Stomp Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Do we know who was calling the defensive plays today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckyBoys Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Maybe Trent Murphy and Star are decent pickups Hughes was on a rampage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 His name is Mr. Hughes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87168 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Haslett_Stomp said: Do we know who was calling the defensive plays today? Frazier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 minute ago, 26CornerBlitz said: His name is Mr. Hughes. The push from the DTs was excellent, which helped give Jerry the angle he needed. That had beem MIA for most of the past year, which hurt Hughes pass rush stats. It was like a fine-tuned machine today... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Hughes was a monster out there...he was unblockable 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Just now, Lurker said: The push from the DTs was excellent, which helped give Jerry the angle he needed. That had beem MIA for most of the past year, which hurt Hughes pass rush stats. It was like a fine-tuned machine today... Excellent point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Hughs, Milano, Lorax, T. Murphy, ON FIRE! Nate Orchard contributed, as well. And, I don't care about his RTP penalty. Cousins couldn't breath out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmart128 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Started last week in 2nd half. You can see the pass rush just intensify. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Now Moment Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) Sometimes it takes a bit for a defense to click. A lot of new faces in the front seven and they clicked really well today. Maybe Star won't get all the tackles but helping other players get advantages is his specialty. Very happy to see how MIlano has played so far this season. Strong performance today. Edited September 23, 2018 by Buffalo30 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_with_it Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 12 minutes ago, Lurker said: Of all the things that stood out today, the consistent pressure from the D-line was the biggest surprise. Pressure up the middle that kept Cousins from stepping up, allowing the ends to wreak havoc. And it kept up thoughout the game, even when the defense may have been expected to be a bit tired in the second half. Not sure I've seen that effective pf DL-play in the McD era. Kudos to everyone involved... They bought in to the defense. The process. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 It was there last week too - couldn't understand people griping about Trent Murphy after last week (yet another bad McBeane FA, blah blah blah) - Murphy was terrific last week too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, matter2003 said: Hughes was a monster out there...he was unblockable Hughes and Milano were dominating. They were everywhere the ball was. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) They were rested, and playing with a lead all game long. Plus they believe in this QB. That's half the battle. Edited September 23, 2018 by OJ Tom 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 That's 9 points allowed in the last 6 quarters. Let's keep it up at Green Bay!! Rodgers looks totally human this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneykm Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Coaches changed some things up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 11 minutes ago, Haslett_Stomp said: Do we know who was calling the defensive plays today? On the half time show, Bill Cowher said McD was calling the plays. Would want to get local media confirmation of this, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome007 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, BobChalmers said: It was there last week too - couldn't understand people griping about Trent Murphy after last week (yet another bad McBeane FA, blah blah blah) - Murphy was terrific last week too. And a groin injury slows you down. People are pathetic when looking for negative stuff Edit: and thread title is a great question. The pass rush in the 2nd half of last game and this game, compared to the other 6 quarters... I mean it's like two different teams. Yes schemes and playcalling matter, but to this extent? Edited September 23, 2018 by Jerome007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckyBoys Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Frazier had the play sheet I'd like to know what Cowher and the half time guys really do during the games. Its certainly not watching much of the games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 McDermott See ya Leslie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Now Moment Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, Billsfansinceday1 said: Hughes and Milano were dominating. They were everywhere the ball was. Milano needed to show his first year wasn't just a few good games and has he stepped it up. He looks to play a huge role in this defense moving forward. Good for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunTheBall Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: McDermott See ya Leslie Ahhh, nope. Guess you missed McD giving him a game ball and saying he called a helluva game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 everyone's playing hard for Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Now Moment Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, BobChalmers said: It was there last week too - couldn't understand people griping about Trent Murphy after last week (yet another bad McBeane FA, blah blah blah) - Murphy was terrific last week too. When things are going poorly, fans are looking for someone to blame. Star was pushing the pocket out there as well. Hopefully, they can keep up it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 minute ago, RunTheBall said: Ahhh, nope. Guess you missed McD giving him a game ball and saying he called a helluva game That was a set up. It had a pink slip taped to it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Vikings have a bad O-Line as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, RunTheBall said: Ahhh, nope. Guess you missed McD giving him a game ball and saying he called a helluva game Hey don't ruin my narrative with facts !!! (He must have got the message last week that he better step up) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Reiff singled up on Hughes all day....no mas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Turtle Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 It looks like they changed the gap assignments and the coverages the last six quarters. The defensive line was shooting the gaps instead of occupying the gap, using run blitzes (more so in the Chargers game, since the Vikings didn't try to run), and they're playing more man and man zone. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billspro Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 7 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: His name is Mr. Hughes. He was unbelievable today, I think putting Alexander on the line during pressure packages is a huge factor as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) Trent Murphy rounding into form, Star playing Ted Washington-like, Kyle looked like a new man out there today. Let's hope it's a trend. Edited September 24, 2018 by Freddie's Dead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 7 hours ago, Lurker said: The push from the DTs was excellent, which helped give Jerry the angle he needed. That had beem MIA for most of the past year, which hurt Hughes pass rush stats. It was like a fine-tuned machine today... This is specifically why Star was brought in, as much for the pass rush as the run defense. 32 minutes ago, Perry Turtle said: It looks like they changed the gap assignments and the coverages the last six quarters. The defensive line was shooting the gaps instead of occupying the gap, using run blitzes (more so in the Chargers game, since the Vikings didn't try to run), and they're playing more man and man zone. This was a big factor, too. I think the Vikes were confused most of the game, until it was over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 51 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Looks like a wide 9 hybrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearLess Price Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 41 minutes ago, Big Blitz said: Looks like a wide 9 hybrid. looked like a side effect of the cocain baldy was using. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 They just wanted it more. All about attitude and they had it today. Minnesota seemed to be sleep walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadonkadonk Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 8 hours ago, OJ Tom said: They were rested, and playing with a lead all game long. Plus they believe in this QB. That's half the battle. Most of the big pass rush plays happened in the first 10 minutes of the game. I doubt rest had anything to do with it. Jerry was unblockable at times. They mixed in some pressure. Vikings helped out a bit by not giving the LT any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Did the absence of Lawson help the pass rush....sort of addition by subtraction ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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