Comments on: Well-Oiled Machine: Falcons-Rams Offensive Analysis

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:03:14 +0000

Keep John Parker Wilson……Booker couldn’t catch a cold in Chicago!

By: Ken Strickland

Ken Strickland — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:39:41 +0000

It takes more than just physical talent to make a DL successful. It takes a scheme that allows them to effectively utilize that physical talent. So far, we haven’t installed a scheme, and won’t likely do so before the final preseason gm. So far, it been mostly about seeing how our DT’s hold up at the point of attack, beat the OLinemen one on one and operate without any stunts or support.

In our last preseason gm, we’ll see the starting DEF that will open the season. We’ll also see some stunts, DLinemen playing within a scheme and coordinated support from our LB’s. We now have an OFF that can score early and often, which should take the pressure off of our rushing DEF. Defending the pass will be a lot easier with the addition of DT’s with pass rushing ability like PJerry, VWalker and the return of TLewis. We’ve also solved last yrs one man outside pass rushing problem by adding pass rushing specialist LSidbury, improved pass rusher KBiermann and replaced pass rushing liability JAnderson with CDavis.

Under HC RPetrino, we had one of the NFL’s worst rushing OFF’s. Smitty and his OFF staff managed to take new OFF talent and effectively merged it with the talent already on the roster to create the NFL’s #2 rated rushing OFF. I see no reason they can’t perform the same task with the new DEF talent they’ve acquired and will merge with the talent already on the roster. If you’re worried about our DEF, especially our DL, exactly what are you worried about. Are you concerned that we have too much depth, speed, quickness, mobility, athleticism, versatility, experience and stamina? Remember, even with all of the experience of the 5 starters were replacing, they couldn’t stop us from finishing near the bottom of the NFL in overall DEF.

By: Dawson Devitt (D3)

Dawson Devitt (D3) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:35:55 +0000

Great late evening Cagers! New post up all about defense. Have fun and dive in.

Have a good night all.

By: BlackTalon

BlackTalon — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:16:55 +0000

I am out too UB..Mama`s home now.
Later friend.

By: Unca' Bob

Unca' Bob — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:14:56 +0000

Black Talon,

It is, my friend, about being strong up the middle, regardless of sport. I truely feel our D-Line will get ‘er done. Having said that, once again, I hear my plllow callin’ my name. BT thanks for the go ’round. Enjoyed it my friend.

By: JJ

JJ — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:14:28 +0000

Several months ago a slogan,cry started:

“THOU SHALL NOT RUN!”

from Stirg!!!

By: BlackTalon

BlackTalon — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:14:11 +0000

UB,
Agreed on Weems, he has had a great camp, so has Ferguson, Bergeron and Williams to somewhat of a lesser extent.

Everybody talks about how DJS blew it the other night against the Rams.
So did Finn and Booker.

By: BlackTalon

BlackTalon — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:01:58 +0000

UB-
I agree, with that post.
A QB stepping up into 320 lbs. of Trey Lewis is not his idea of a good day.
We have to have inside push be it run or pass.
Blow up any play from the inside out, while maintaining gap control and outside containment.
That`s the whole idea behind having good base defence.

By: Unca' Bob

Unca' Bob — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:52:33 +0000

BT,

Please reread my post 8:29

By: Unca' Bob

Unca' Bob — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:49:08 +0000

BT,

IMHOO, it would not surprise to see E Weems in the slot. From everything I’ve seen, he has not only landed a roster spot, he truly may an every day player. And not just on ST.