Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
Originally posted by BigBossBosa97:
Absolutely not. A quick search after reading catchmaster's post and after about 4 articles and a nextgen stats video I don't think that is such a good idea. I found this little gem of stats added to an article written by a journalist who writes for the patriots.
https://www.patspulpit.com/2019/12/5/20996841/nfl-week-14-patriots-pressure-four-defenders-chiefs-quarterback-patrick-mahomes
I just think we should trust our studs up front to bring the heat and trust our lb's and secondary to play their technique and make the most of the opportunities that present themselves. The last thing we want to do is be something we are not. We may not be able to completely shut them down but I believe we can slow them up enough that if we get our run game going, the playaction will be lethal in the second half. If we win the turnover battle in this game by 2+, we will win by as many scores. Our offense is as explosive as theirs and that is what everyone outside of this fan base has been overlooking.
I'm all for doing what we have been doing. I'm just saying that if it isn't working we may need to blitz, but only if our normal D isn't working. We can't let them get up on us early because Reid is the type of coach that does't sit on leads. He will try and bury us if we can't slow them down.
Even if the defense gives up a few plays, we shouldn't get out of our element. We have a championship caliber defense. We got here with what we do well. Saleh does throw in a timely blitz every now and then but to increase the frequency of blitzing against a QB that has shown to be one of the best at beating the blitz is like suicide.
We have solid tacklers all over the field and db's and lb's who can cover. Blitzes are high risk, high reward plays. Do it too many times and you're going to get burned. We need to trust in the front 4 who have been getting it done all year. We also have players and a scheme that forces offenses to methodically move the ball down the field because we are so good at keeping the play in front of us. KC relies on quick scoring drives and were ranked in the middle of the pack when it comes to redzone effeciency. Everyone seems to be worried about KC speed on offense but the fact is we have speed on defense also.
The real key to our defense having success is keeping them fresh throughout the duration of the game. Meaning, the offense needs to move the ball and control the clock and to not settle for too many field goals. If the offense keeps us in the game until the end, I favor our defense to make the game changing play over KC defense any day.
