Offline
If we want to win then we have to get better at these so that we don't sit back and withstand the attack the offense wants to dictate.
1st... and definitely foremost. Our front 4 have to do more. We need the rush off the edge to get to the QB for more sacks instead of hurries and we need the 2 in the middle to collapse the pocket, keep the linemen from getting to the second level on run blocks and tackle whoever is running between the tackles... especially when the QB runs up the middle- broken play or QB draw. This should get us the sacks we need and force the QB to make throws that get us to the number 2 on my list which is:
2nd... Standing back and watching the guy catch it front of you is what safeties do. Eventually our CBs are going to have to jump a route and get the ball.
3rd... the linebackers have got to be the true since of the word. You have to back the front 4. Be in the hole with the RB and put all 3 hats on the ball. 1st man there wrap up everyone after that punch the ball out. we must create turnovers.
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1st... and definitely foremost. Our front 4 have to do more. We need the rush off the edge to get to the QB for more sacks instead of hurries and we need the 2 in the middle to collapse the pocket, keep the linemen from getting to the second level on run blocks and tackle whoever is running between the tackles... especially when the QB runs up the middle- broken play or QB draw. This should get us the sacks we need and force the QB to make throws that get us to the number 2 on my list which is:
2nd... Standing back and watching the guy catch it front of you is what safeties do. Eventually our CBs are going to have to jump a route and get the ball.
3rd... the linebackers have got to be the true since of the word. You have to back the front 4. Be in the hole with the RB and put all 3 hats on the ball. 1st man there wrap up everyone after that punch the ball out. we must create turnovers.
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