Originally posted by dj43:
I get what you are saying. However, there comes a time when emotion and intensity are not enough. Players MUST have technique AND discipline. Instead of a bunch of mad dogs, it must be a controlled swarn to contain the QB. Yesterday, and in numerous other games, the DTs are pushed to one side or the other and a hole opens up the middle. Or, the Edges push past the QB, and the QB is allowed to escape outside. All of that is a lack of discipline. That falls on the position coach.
Sacks are important, but not at the expense of losing control over the quarterback. Mahomes and others have exploited that repeatedly. Consistent pressure is more important than sacks. A tight collapsing pocket is very difficult to throw from. A forced throw under pressure that results in a pick is more valauable than a sack.
Shanahan, Sorenson, and Kocurek need to re-think the integration of the front 7 and the secondary. The Wide 9 has become well known around the league, and the smarter coaches (and QBs) have adjusted and know how to take advantage of of the weakness in the system. It is time to make some adjustments. Change up the alignment and scheme. Yesterday Spag was constantly moving people around and changing the scheme, and it confused blocking assignments and Purdy's reads. He is the benchmark. Go study.
Absolutely all this!
After the beating they dish out (it's expected) on Dallas, they need to rest up and strategize during the bye. They could get beat down badly at GB / Buffalo and Lions are coming for revenge. Unlike last year, some of these games (after bye week) that we'd expect to win suddenly don't look like gimmies
