Playbook - Seattle Defense
The Seahawks Defense did well to force Rodgers and The Packers into a 3rd and 10, but this Defense really knows how to finish a series. This particular play ends in one of #51 Bruce Irvin's 4.5 sacks, but #91 Chris Clemons on the other side actually leads the team in sacks with 5.5.
This play is drawn up to succeed, even against the 8-man coverage played by Seattle. If Rodgers had time to throw, he may have found Kuhn in the flat or Cobb beating his man on a double move to the outside. Vertical routes draw double coverage, but Rodgers may have been able to hit a soft spot to find Jordy Nelson on the post.
Alas, Rodgers had no time. Irvin and Clemons push back the tackles as if they were on skates (or at least barefoot on ice). The real problem for Rodgers is that they bull rush faster than he can drop back. Irvin gives the Tackle one final shove, and steps up faster than Rodgers.
Rodgers doesn't throw it away because its 3rd down, but even with his speed he wouldn't outpace Bruce Irvin's backside pursuit (he chases asses likes its his job).
The real question I keep having though is this: Why does Green Bay try to triple-team 276 lb Jason Jones? I suppose there was confusion up front because of the blitzing potentials of #56 Leroy Hill and #50 KJ Wright. Still, at least one of these Guards needs to turn around and reinforce the pocket. Not even Vince Wilfork needs 3 blockers...
The Patriots cannot allow this to happen to them. Brady needs to know all of his protections, and be accurate with his reads pre-snap. The Line needs to think on their feet if they see a surprise pressure. These edge rushers are strong and fast, not to mention explosive. They thrive on 3rd and long, so the Offense needs to be efficient on 1st and 2nd.
Hoping for a miracle on the O-line is out of the question. Irvin and Clemons will get sacks, its all a numbers game. The best way to not get sacked is to limit the amount of times Irvin and Clemons get to pin their ears back. Be efficient on 1st and 2nd downs. Simple.
This play is drawn up to succeed, even against the 8-man coverage played by Seattle. If Rodgers had time to throw, he may have found Kuhn in the flat or Cobb beating his man on a double move to the outside. Vertical routes draw double coverage, but Rodgers may have been able to hit a soft spot to find Jordy Nelson on the post.
Alas, Rodgers had no time. Irvin and Clemons push back the tackles as if they were on skates (or at least barefoot on ice). The real problem for Rodgers is that they bull rush faster than he can drop back. Irvin gives the Tackle one final shove, and steps up faster than Rodgers.
Rodgers doesn't throw it away because its 3rd down, but even with his speed he wouldn't outpace Bruce Irvin's backside pursuit (he chases asses likes its his job).
The real question I keep having though is this: Why does Green Bay try to triple-team 276 lb Jason Jones? I suppose there was confusion up front because of the blitzing potentials of #56 Leroy Hill and #50 KJ Wright. Still, at least one of these Guards needs to turn around and reinforce the pocket. Not even Vince Wilfork needs 3 blockers...
The Patriots cannot allow this to happen to them. Brady needs to know all of his protections, and be accurate with his reads pre-snap. The Line needs to think on their feet if they see a surprise pressure. These edge rushers are strong and fast, not to mention explosive. They thrive on 3rd and long, so the Offense needs to be efficient on 1st and 2nd.
Hoping for a miracle on the O-line is out of the question. Irvin and Clemons will get sacks, its all a numbers game. The best way to not get sacked is to limit the amount of times Irvin and Clemons get to pin their ears back. Be efficient on 1st and 2nd downs. Simple.
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