(06-23-2023, 03:50 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: I know Lou runs the defense, but Zac said that they want as many pass rushers on the field as possible!

Taylor thinks they can find packages to get all our pass rushers on the field:

It's not letting me copy and paste the article, but it mentions how we have Murphy, Hendrickson, Ossai, and Hubbard, and then DJ Reader mentions how no one remembers sacks in the first quarter but they do remember them in big moments.

He also mentions how pressuring the quarterback to make bad throws or make quick decisions, which I have always argued is sometimes better than a sack, is something that they try do to.

Mike Hilton mentions how it does make their lives easier.

I'm excited for this because, like the Giants showed in the first Super Bowl win over the Pats, a good pass rush is the best way to stop even the most explosive offense in NFL history.

I remember when the Giants had linemen and linebackers standing around the line pre-snap so the Pats never knew where the rushers would come from or who would come.

I'm loving it because, with an improved line, we'll score a lot and force teams to throw the ball to keep up, so a pass rush is very important!

WHO-DEY!

(06-23-2023, 04:20 PM)Soonerpeace Wrote: Certainly the possibilities and versatility make it exciting. But one thing that stands out is our team speed and the defenses versatility.

(06-23-2023, 05:49 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I agree with both of the bolded above. Team speed can wreak havoc on offenses.

On a side note, I read Carter (who is fast) added 20 lbs. of muscle. He may be overlooked, but with being mentored by DJ and it seems a desire to get better he could be a breakout player for us in 2023.

(06-23-2023, 11:59 PM)Housh Wrote: Our best pass rush package will probably be a NASCAR package of Ossai, Hubbard, Murphy and Hendrickson.

If Murphy works out we’ve got pass rush for days

(06-24-2023, 12:47 AM)Soonerpeace Wrote: I’m not sure that small is the way to go. Looks good on paper but inside guys are physically at a disadvantage and a speed rush they can be pushed to the side. With Watson and Lamar we don’t want them to escape.

(06-24-2023, 03:25 AM)Housh Wrote: To me all 4 of these guys can do work on the inside. This would be fun to see.


You would absolutely want to make sure the other team is passing though

(06-24-2023, 09:33 AM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: I used to be against us taking the ball first and always wanting the second half kickoff.

But I get it. And I like it. We are going to score early and often. The sooner we put points on the board the better. And I think it ends up helping prevent teams from trying to ground and pound us. And being able to get after the QB all starts with stopping the run.

We had a championship caliber DL. Lost nothing. And added a first round DE with elite traits. If our starting 4 keeps doing what they did and our young guys on rookie contracts make improvements.. it’s gonna be awesome.

There were a lot of bad OLs in the league last year. We might be feasting this year

(06-24-2023, 11:28 AM)Graphicguy Wrote: Lou likes delayed blitzes and dropping as many into coverage as he can. I don’t see this changing much. Maybe become more exotic blitz packages and edge rushers disguised and dropping back into coverage. Aside from that, I don’t know how they can add more pass rushers than they already use without revamping the defense.

(06-24-2023, 11:28 AM)Graphicguy Wrote: Lou likes delayed blitzes and dropping as many into coverage as he can.  I don’t see this changing much.  Maybe become more exotic blitz packages and edge rushers disguised and dropping back into coverage.  Aside from that, I don’t know how they can add more pass rushers than they already use without revamping the defense.

(06-24-2023, 11:23 AM)Synric Wrote: 4 Defensive Ends as the front 4 is like the 5 wide receiver thing. It looks good on paper but the opportunities are few and far between.

(06-24-2023, 02:38 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I don't believe what Zac said was to imply that we simply load up the defense with pass rushers and send them. Everyone knows what happens when you have a quick reading QB, like Joe Burrow for example, and how they will simply exploit the middle of the field and beat you into submission. Rather than loading up with a bunch of pass rushing specialists, how about considering every defender a pass rusher on any given defensive call? I mean our LBs have grown into a very competent unit in covering the middle of the field, why would you blitz one and leave a huge, vacant window open just past the LOS?

No matter what, the defense still has to stop the run in order to put teams into a "must pass" situation. I'm thinking that by wanting "a lot of pass rushers" on the field, it should be interpreted as "we can adjust our coverages, in order to make any given player on the field a pass rusher on command".

(06-24-2023, 02:43 PM)Soonerpeace Wrote: Or more depth and rotations

(06-24-2023, 10:45 AM)Soonerpeace Wrote: I’m sure they are going to have to experiment but as I’ve maintained Reader pushes the pocket back and takes 2 blockers and bats down a bunch of passes. I’m better with keeping him on the field most of the time and subbing for Hill.