New Defense - Ongoing season discussion

[Psycho_X]

Ok boys, Jourdan hinting at some more changes. Lets see what happens.


View: https://x.com/JourdanRodrigue/status/1846006987399561290

 

[Faceplant]

JB asked McVay about possible changes at the LB position in this week's coaches show. McVay almost cut him off to answer it.....but not really. That part starts around 14:15...


View: https://youtu.be/ST63tzZFKoQ?si=atRn_9uv6_XzcpZv

 

[Psycho_X]

JB asked McVay about possible changes at the LB position in this week's coaches show. McVay almost cut him off to answer it.....but not really. That part starts around 14:15...


View: https://youtu.be/ST63tzZFKoQ?si=atRn_9uv6_XzcpZv

Basically repeats what I have been saying, preseason the offense Speights plays against are vanilla and basic. Regular season is a whole other game and counting on a rookie to control the middle of the field when the offenses are throwing misdirection left and right and different personnel groups is a hard task. I'm sure they've been watching and coaching him heavily hoping he can become the guy. Hopefully he's there now.

 

[Tano]

Basically repeats what I have been saying, preseason the offense Speights plays against are vanilla and basic. Regular season is a whole other game and counting on a rookie to control the middle of the field when the offenses are throwing misdirection left and right and different personnel groups is a hard task. I'm sure they've been watching and coaching him heavily hoping he can become the guy. Hopefully he's there now.

Can't be much worse than what we currently have.

We were recently second to last in defense and last in rushing defense.

I focus primarily at linebacker play when I see the rushing defense.

 

[Allen2McVay]

QUOTE ... McVay said ... "I have been really pleased with Troy Reeder"

Knowing What to Do ... Where to Go ... and What Needs to be Done when you get there ... That's Great.

Not having the athletic ability to Get There and Get the Job Done ... End of Conversation, in my opinion.

 

[Merlin]

Speights should be subbed in on some snaps to get a look at him and provide that competition. But it seems Shula's love affair with our ILB pairing is gonna need to run its course.

 

[Londoner]

But it seems Shula's love affair with our ILB pairing is gonna need to run its course.

Can’t it just end in acrimonious divorce now?

 

[Tano]

Unfortunately, I see us losing to the Raiders if Reeder and Rozeboom are still starting.

With all the injuries on the offensive side, we won't be able to keep up.

Brock Bowers is going to destroy us.

 

[Merlin]

Also of note is re: the OL we are likely to get Avila back before Jackson. I like the way that lines up to get a good look at Limmer with two good OGs next to him.

 

[Psycho_X]

Unfortunately, I see us losing to the Raiders if Reeder and Rozeboom are still starting.

With all the injuries on the offensive side, we won't be able to keep up.

Brock Bowers is going to destroy us.

Bowers is going to destroy us regardless. Dude is just that good and we don't have anyone on the roster who can truly cover him completely. Fortunately they don't have much else on offense. So if we keep our embarrassment to just their TE having a good day I'll feel lucky. SHOULD be able to outscore that at least.

Speights should be subbed in on some snaps to get a look at him and provide that competition. But it seems Shula's love affair with our ILB pairing is gonna need to run its course.

Yeah, with them moving the green dot to Lake lately I don't know why they haven't done that in certain situations. I don't like the Reeder/Boom combo this season and am annoyed by it but I understand the decision if Speights isn't processing complex reads effectively. But seems like they could at least mix him in a bit on obvious run downs and such.

 

[Ellard80]

When I heard the McVay video - I was getting the impression that Speights could play over Rozeboom this week.

 

[JonRam99]

When I heard the McVay video - I was getting the impression that Speights could play over Rozeboom this week.

That would be a plus. Just give the kid some of Rozeboom's snaps, we don't need to make a massive ILB change to both ILB's.
I think Speights matches up better with Bowers.
Bowers.... man we need our playmakers back (Puka, Kupp).

 

[Merlin]

Lake will be on Bowers.