Defensive plan for Falcons game

eman · 2013-01-18T17:45:15-08:00

It is not secret that we struggle against quick slot receivers and big TEs past few years although we have Willis and Carlos Good thing is Harry Douglas is not used often as Falcons usually got with 2wr, 1Te, FB RB formation when they are not in shotgun formation with Jaquizz I was thinking we can counter with Carlos against Gonzalez (like c Woodson covering Vernon) and then using culliver on outside against the physical Julio When they take out their FB and put in slot WR we can peel off Carlos and put him on wr. This is very key as we struggle against quick receiving RB like Jacquizz (remember Sproles last year) and sparing Willis from running after all game against Gonzalez will keep him fresh chasing their RB Thoughts?

Jan 18, 2013 at 6:12 PM

lazy
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hit them in the mouf!

Jan 18, 2013 at 6:13 PM

RonMexico
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we struggle against nothing, f**k the overrated falcons

Jan 18, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Paul_Hofer
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The Niners will use the same defense they used against the Packers and NE. Maybe a lot of nickel. McDonald in the middle. Soap gets about 10 plays. Willis sits out a few plays when the Niners go to dime. Willis and Bowman blitz up the middle. Justin shifts sometimes just before the snap. Goldson disguises his coverage, sometimes cutting off receivers going through the middle.

Jan 18, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Dr_Bill_Walsh
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who's assigned gonzalez? i'd rather he take an early hit like jimmy graham did last year (whitner?) that phases him...

Jan 18, 2013 at 6:33 PM

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don't let them score more points than we score

Jan 18, 2013 at 6:44 PM

BuZzB28
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our Defense must hit hard on them and they should scared for us when they drop the ball.. Let's go beasts defense! Go PWillis Go!

Go Goldson Go!

[ Edited by BuZzB28 on Jan 18, 2013 at 6:45 PM ]

Jan 18, 2013 at 6:46 PM

swayze
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Originally posted by BuZzB28:
our Defense must hit hard on them and they should scared for us when they drop the ball.. Let's go beasts defense! Go PWillis Go! Go Goldson Go!

BUT WHAT IS WAS MAN--WHAT BEASTS HE IS A BEASTS!!!!!

Jan 18, 2013 at 7:20 PM

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Originally posted by Paul_Hofer:
The Niners will use the same defense they used against the Packers and NE. Maybe a lot of nickel. McDonald in the middle. Soap gets about 10 plays. Willis sits out a few plays when the Niners go to dime. Willis and Bowman blitz up the middle. Justin shifts sometimes just before the snap. Goldson disguises his coverage, sometimes cutting off receivers going through the middle.

This. I think this game could be very similar to the New England game. With Cowboy playing a full 4 quarters this game could end up being what that game didn't. Ugly.

Jan 18, 2013 at 8:31 PM

Pillbusta
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Jaws said that we have to contain their screen game and watch for shot plays. I hope we do. I don't want them getting any cheap yards or points

Jan 18, 2013 at 8:34 PM

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The Niners have shown that they can limit strong passing teams with their standard 4 man rush and 2 deep coverage. They try to limit big plays and let teams complete shorter routes with the safeties coming up to inflict damage. Don't see that changing this weekend.....

Jan 18, 2013 at 8:34 PM

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Stop the run. Make atl one dimensional. Get sacks. Dont get beat deep.

Jan 18, 2013 at 8:39 PM

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Husker49er
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Originally posted by Paul_Hofer:
The Niners will use the same defense they used against the Packers and NE. Maybe a lot of nickel. McDonald in the middle. Soap gets about 10 plays. Willis sits out a few plays when the Niners go to dime. Willis and Bowman blitz up the middle. Justin shifts sometimes just before the snap. Goldson disguises his coverage, sometimes cutting off receivers going through the middle.

And Witner lights up anyone coming over the middle....love it!

Jan 18, 2013 at 8:46 PM

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Pressure Ryan up the middle. Some timely Willis blitzes worked beautifully last week against GB. Assign Willis and Bowman to alternate covering Gonzalez, bump him at the line of scrimmage. Safety play is critical to help out the DBs.

Jan 18, 2013 at 8:48 PM

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With all those weapons, the falcons are bound to get some huge plays in here and there. Just gotta limit them. Bend but don't break.