Camping Out: Defensive Line

I really like the look of our defensive line especially the run stopping aspect of it. I think they will have a good 4 man rotation in Collins, VV, Williams and Stoltenberg on the interior. My only concern is that VV gets healthy. It seems that the Media are really concerned about an outside pass rush, I think we will just have to wait and see on that. I think Freedom will play a lot on the outside and the other walk on kid should get some time. I really think they can look to the freshman Neal and Davis possibly for that speed rush on the outside.

 
Here is the thing. If the DLine is a force, that opens up a whole new slew of potential for our LB's, and DB's.

IMO, we have two DT's that can potentially need double teamed. The way I envision our DL is that opposing offenses will have to bring in help from backs to protect the QB on throwing downs. Taking more routes out of the equation downfield. Which, gives our LB's and DB's in coverage less stress.

Gotta watch for screens but if we can occupy 6 guys with 4 upfront, on just 40 percent of the time. We'll be alright.

 
Coach Power'T said:
Here is the thing. If the DLine is a force, that opens up a whole new slew of potential for our LB's, and DB's.

IMO, we have two DT's that can potentially need double teamed. The way I envision our DL is that opposing offenses will have to bring in help from backs to protect the QB on throwing downs. Taking more routes out of the equation downfield. Which, gives our LB's and DB's in coverage less stress.

Gotta watch for screens but if we can occupy 6 guys with 4 upfront, on just 40 percent of the time. We'll be alright.
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Exactly. We might not have the most dynamic DEs but both DTs should have to be double-teamed a lot of the time so the DEs should get a lot of one-on-ones which will help. And that should free up the LBs quite a bit.

 
>> Hughes provided an brief update on the backup defensive ends: Freedom Akinmoladun has all the physical skills, A.J. Natter has taken a significant jump (after missing spring with an injury), Joe Keels keeps getting better and Sedrick King has "done a nice job." Ross Dzuris is emerging among that group. Why? "He's a smart player, he's a coach's son and he works at it," Hughes said.


>> Hughes likes the potential of Mick Stoltenberg, the 6-foot-5, 265-pound defensive tackle who's flashed at times so far in camp. Stoltenberg's next step? Mastering technique, Hughes said.
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OWH

 
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Sounds like Collins is getting some work at DE again. First time I've seen that this year but he worked there some last fall.

 
Coach Power'T said:
Here is the thing. If the DLine is a force, that opens up a whole new slew of potential for our LB's, and DB's.

IMO, we have two DT's that can potentially need double teamed. The way I envision our DL is that opposing offenses will have to bring in help from backs to protect the QB on throwing downs. Taking more routes out of the equation downfield. Which, gives our LB's and DB's in coverage less stress.

Gotta watch for screens but if we can occupy 6 guys with 4 upfront, on just 40 percent of the time. We'll be alright.
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In Banker's defense, if the RB stays in to protect, the LBs are blitzing.

 
Well, the point of DT is to give the guard or center MORE than they can handle.

Gonna be interesting to see if things are any different than they've been in the past as far as hearing great things about a player all the way through fall camp, then rarely seeing them on the field during the season. Sunshine, rainbows, kittens and puppies and all that good stuff. Fun to read, don't mean jack sh#t.

 
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