That is an outstanding breakdown. I just love articles like that.

 

That was excellent. Shows just how split-seconds matter in the NFL. On fourth down, two guys were coming open over the middle. If Wheeler doesn't beat Brown, it's an easy first down, where Luck has time to step up and make the wide open pass. Likewise, on second down, the pressure forced Luck into a bad throw where Fleener had turned Clemons. Almost ended up an INT.

The N F L... just awesome.

 

That was my thought exactly. When you blitz you pretty much know that if you don't get there in time you're at a disadvantage. It's always a step or two difference between being a great call and horrible call. IMO that was what the decision with our LBs and the draft this off-season was about. They decided that gaining that step or two towards the passer was worth it. That's why I didn't buy the we shouldn't blitz Luck strategy.

 

That was good. Glad to see they used four man and five man rushes for the most part, that drive.

The riskiest blitz, and I'm sure if you went back and reviewed the game if we ran this, it probably cost us, would have been a 6 man rush. With Luck you either stay bak in coverage (4 man or 5 man rush) or bring the house (imo that's an 8 man rush, to make sure you get there).

 

I think it's about how many you blotz and when. Not just a 'don't blitz' or 'blitz' approach as a blanket philosophy.

 

One thing I like is that with Odrick inside and better blitzing LBs, we now can force a pick-your-poison situation if teams want to double and chip Wake

 

Superb breakdown, I'm starting to really like our DC Coyle a lot!

 

Just think we still have not really seen the Twin-Krakens unleashed. Just wait till Jordan's health is 100% and he gets acclimated and comfortable in the position. We definitely have not seen Jordan at his best yet.

 

Nice find DJ, thanks for sharing.