Williams and Spagnuolo: Similar, yet different

W. Kovacs · 01-21-2012, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I've heard several experts comment that JJ's blitzes weren't all that complicated, but his timing was flawless. His blitz instinct was second to none. He always caught the opposing QB off guard.

I'm hearing a lot of the same things about Spagnuolo and I think Sgagnuolo may bring that instinct with him.

At least thats my hope.

My hope, too. I grew up a Steelers Fan and really got into football in the early 90's with Dom Capers calling defensive plays for guys like Kevin Greene, Greg Lloyd, and Rod Woodson.

Opposing offenses had to keep extra guys in to block all the time because they never knew when the blitz was coming. But since it DIDN'T come all the time, it was pretty tough to burn them on long pass-plays or even big runs.

Danno · 01-21-2012, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by W. Kovacs

My hope, too. I grew up a Steelers Fan and really got into football in the early 90's with Dom Capers calling defensive plays for guys like Kevin Greene, Greg Lloyd, and Rod Woodson.

Opposing offenses had to keep extra guys in to block all the time because they never knew when the blitz was coming. But since it DIDN'T come all the time, it was pretty tough to burn them on long pass-plays or even big runs.

And conversely, If you know the blitz is likely, you adjust your playcalling accordingly and you will beat it more often than not.

01-21-2012, 04:19 PM	#1
W. Kovacs 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 514	Originally Posted by Danno I've heard several experts comment that JJ's blitzes weren't all that complicated, but his timing was flawless. His blitz instinct was second to none. He always caught the opposing QB off guard. I'm hearing a lot of the same things about Spagnuolo and I think Sgagnuolo may bring that instinct with him. At least thats my hope. My hope, too. I grew up a Steelers Fan and really got into football in the early 90's with Dom Capers calling defensive plays for guys like Kevin Greene, Greg Lloyd, and Rod Woodson. Opposing offenses had to keep extra guys in to block all the time because they never knew when the blitz was coming. But since it DIDN'T come all the time, it was pretty tough to burn them on long pass-plays or even big runs.

01-21-2012, 04:25 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,757	Originally Posted by W. Kovacs My hope, too. I grew up a Steelers Fan and really got into football in the early 90's with Dom Capers calling defensive plays for guys like Kevin Greene, Greg Lloyd, and Rod Woodson. Opposing offenses had to keep extra guys in to block all the time because they never knew when the blitz was coming. But since it DIDN'T come all the time, it was pretty tough to burn them on long pass-plays or even big runs. And conversely, If you know the blitz is likely, you adjust your playcalling accordingly and you will beat it more often than not.

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