Atlanta's take on Brandon Cooks

Danno · 09-03-2014, 09:54 PM

The best defense against us has always been a soft zone to keep all the plays in front of the defense. They hope we get impatient with all the short stuff and make a mistake. It works if the opposing team has a decent pass rush, especially up the gut, which Atlanta doesn't. Fast LB's also cause us problems because we can't get our RB's outside and the screen doesn't work as well.

But of course if you're Seattle, you just mug and hold all game.

dam1953 · 09-04-2014, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

The best defense against us has always been a soft zone to keep all the plays in front of the defense. They hope we get impatient with all the short stuff and make a mistake. It works if the opposing team has a decent pass rush, especially up the gut, which Atlanta doesn't. Fast LB's also cause us problems because we can't get our RB's outside and the screen doesn't work as well.

But of course if you're Seattle, you just mug and hold all game.

A soft zone worked best before the arrival of Cooks. With his speed and moves, a short pass under coverage can turn into 6 from anywhere on the field, with one move. St. Louis can attest to that.

09-03-2014, 09:54 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,748	Re: Atlanta's take on Brandon Cooks The best defense against us has always been a soft zone to keep all the plays in front of the defense. They hope we get impatient with all the short stuff and make a mistake. It works if the opposing team has a decent pass rush, especially up the gut, which Atlanta doesn't. Fast LB's also cause us problems because we can't get our RB's outside and the screen doesn't work as well. But of course if you're Seattle, you just mug and hold all game. WillMacKenzie, saintsfan1976, dam1953 and 1 others like this.

09-04-2014, 05:01 PM	#2
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Atlanta's take on Brandon Cooks Originally Posted by Danno The best defense against us has always been a soft zone to keep all the plays in front of the defense. They hope we get impatient with all the short stuff and make a mistake. It works if the opposing team has a decent pass rush, especially up the gut, which Atlanta doesn't. Fast LB's also cause us problems because we can't get our RB's outside and the screen doesn't work as well. But of course if you're Seattle, you just mug and hold all game. A soft zone worked best before the arrival of Cooks. With his speed and moves, a short pass under coverage can turn into 6 from anywhere on the field, with one move. St. Louis can attest to that.

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