Has disappointment set in?

rjakapeanut · 04-27-2008, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by winmill1

If Flowers goes for a knockout blow on receivers like colston, t.o.-he will be eating spagetti through a straw. This isn't the ACC

I can think of plenty of top CBs that aren't extremely physical. It really just depends on the style of CB they happen to be, although I think that any young CB with comparable measurables to Tracy Porter will come in and have some concerns like that, but I don't read too much into it.

This is why I've been talking about all along. We've been saying that all we really need is a better defensive line to get pressure on the QB, but that doesn't fix the problem completely. You have to have good CBs that fit your scheme, and Tracy Porter is that guy. Usama will be that guy. Now we're set imo.

Just for kicks, lets look at the top 5 pass defenses last year and check out how they pressured the quarterback.

1.) Tampa Bay -- Tampa Bay had not only a solid pass rush, but they have capable CBs. These things go hand in hand, and its why Tampa Bay was so good against the pass.

2.) Indianapolis -- Indy has a great pass rush, and a good secondary.

3.) Pittsburgh -- The Steelers have pass rushing LBs as well as solid DEs, combined with their average CBs is good enough for a top 5 against he pass ranking.

4.) Miami -- Miami has a solid pass rush large in part due to Jason Taylor, and young, active cornerbacks. They were the worst team in Football last year, but not because they couldn't stop the pass. This is a prime example of a bad team thats good against the pass because of a premier DE.

5.) Kansas City -- Read Miami. Jared Allen averages over 1 sack per game he played in last year and was constantly harassing the QB. Textbook example here.

30.) New Orleans -- in 2007 the Saints had an average DL with old, passive DTs and DEs who played through injury and never could get anything started, due to the lack of help from the middle of the field (DT). With no pass rush on the QB and mediocre CBs who didn't tackle well, combined with passive LBs who also didn't get to the QB, and you have a recipe for disaster.

this year we upgraded our pass rush by miles, and have CBs maturing into bigger roles. I smell success.

04-27-2008, 10:26 AM	#22
rjakapeanut 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 204	Re: Has disappointment set in? Originally Posted by winmill1 If Flowers goes for a knockout blow on receivers like colston, t.o.-he will be eating spagetti through a straw. This isn't the ACC I can think of plenty of top CBs that aren't extremely physical. It really just depends on the style of CB they happen to be, although I think that any young CB with comparable measurables to Tracy Porter will come in and have some concerns like that, but I don't read too much into it. This is why I've been talking about all along. We've been saying that all we really need is a better defensive line to get pressure on the QB, but that doesn't fix the problem completely. You have to have good CBs that fit your scheme, and Tracy Porter is that guy. Usama will be that guy. Now we're set imo. Just for kicks, lets look at the top 5 pass defenses last year and check out how they pressured the quarterback. 1.) Tampa Bay -- Tampa Bay had not only a solid pass rush, but they have capable CBs. These things go hand in hand, and its why Tampa Bay was so good against the pass. 2.) Indianapolis -- Indy has a great pass rush, and a good secondary. 3.) Pittsburgh -- The Steelers have pass rushing LBs as well as solid DEs, combined with their average CBs is good enough for a top 5 against he pass ranking. 4.) Miami -- Miami has a solid pass rush large in part due to Jason Taylor, and young, active cornerbacks. They were the worst team in Football last year, but not because they couldn't stop the pass. This is a prime example of a bad team thats good against the pass because of a premier DE. 5.) Kansas City -- Read Miami. Jared Allen averages over 1 sack per game he played in last year and was constantly harassing the QB. Textbook example here. 30.) New Orleans -- in 2007 the Saints had an average DL with old, passive DTs and DEs who played through injury and never could get anything started, due to the lack of help from the middle of the field (DT). With no pass rush on the QB and mediocre CBs who didn't tackle well, combined with passive LBs who also didn't get to the QB, and you have a recipe for disaster. this year we upgraded our pass rush by miles, and have CBs maturing into bigger roles. I smell success.
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