Blitz Packages to be seen?

[PhillyB]

We all know that Meeks is very anti-blitz... the philosophy of his defensive scheme is to get pressure with the front four alone, let the LB's and DB's drop back into coverage, blah blah blah.

With Kemo gone, while we may be able to substitute guys and still get pressure, it's hard to replace his massive body. To get additional pressure, are we more likely to see zone blitzing schemes? It'd be a modification of Meeks' overall defensive philosophy, but it may be necessary given the injury.

[MadHatter]

We all know that Meeks is very anti-blitz... the philosophy of his defensive scheme is to get pressure with the front four alone, let the LB's and DB's drop back into coverage, blah blah blah.

With Kemo gone, while we may be able to substitute guys and still get pressure, it's hard to replace his massive body. To get additional pressure, are we more likely to see zone blitzing schemes? It'd be a modification of Meeks' overall defensive philosophy, but it may be necessary given the injury.

Actually having smaller and more athletic DT's in (in replace of Kemo) would most likely add to our ability to get pressure on the QB. Kemo was a space eater and got no push inside.

This injury prob will end up helping the Pass D, while hurting the Run D.

[panthers55]

We all know that Meeks is very anti-blitz... the philosophy of his defensive scheme is to get pressure with the front four alone, let the LB's and DB's drop back into coverage, blah blah blah.

With Kemo gone, while we may be able to substitute guys and still get pressure, it's hard to replace his massive body. To get additional pressure, are we more likely to see zone blitzing schemes? It'd be a modification of Meeks' overall defensive philosophy, but it may be necessary given the injury.

Kemo didn't generate any pressure so whoever replaces him won't likely generate less pressure necessitating more blitzing. We will most likely be getting more pressure at the expense of perhaps run stopping. As for zone blitzing schemes, that is still a blitz which you said meeks is against. What you should look for instead is more creative line play with more stunts and twists and other tactics to get pressure on the quarterback. You may give up some run fit gap integrity when you run a stunt for example but it also confuses the offensive blocking assignments as well. It comes down to your strong safety and linebaclers to fill the gaps and for players to try and maintain their gap assignments as much as possible.

[PhillyB]

Kemo didn't generate any pressure so whoever replaces him won't likely generate less pressure necessitating more blitzing. We will most likely be getting more pressure at the expense of perhaps run stopping. As for zone blitzing schemes, that is still a blitz which you said meeks is against. What you should look for instead is more creative line play with more stunts and twists and other tactics to get pressure on the quarterback. You may give up some run fit gap integrity when you run a stunt for example but it also confuses the offensive blocking assignments as well. It comes down to your strong safety and linebaclers to fill the gaps and for players to try and maintain their gap assignments as much as possible.

blitzing to stop the run by way of filling gaps that are they because of the lack of Kemo's massive wall?

[PhillyB]

Kemo didn't generate any pressure so whoever replaces him won't likely generate less pressure necessitating more blitzing. We will most likely be getting more pressure at the expense of perhaps run stopping. As for zone blitzing schemes, that is still a blitz which you said meeks is against. What you should look for instead is more creative line play with more stunts and twists and other tactics to get pressure on the quarterback. You may give up some run fit gap integrity when you run a stunt for example but it also confuses the offensive blocking assignments as well. It comes down to your strong safety and linebaclers to fill the gaps and for players to try and maintain their gap assignments as much as possible.

blitzing to stop the run by way of filling gaps that are there because of the lack of Kemo's massive wall?

[Delhommey]

The Colts were 31st in the league in zone blitzing last year. It's Fox's bread and butter.

Interesting to see how that aspect turns out.

I think Chris Harris will be in danger of getting neutral zone infractions all year though.

[panthers55]

blitzing to stop the run by way of filling gaps that are there because of the lack of Kemo's massive wall?

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[monstercat]

I'm pretty sure that Meeks said that he plans to use the LBers to bring some pressure at times, but he doesn't want to rely on blitzes. I'm too lazy to look it up, but I think it was during OTA's that he mentioned that.

I could definitely see him using some run blitzes, assuming the Panthers can't adequately replace Kemo.

At any rate, I guess it's kind of good that kemo got hurt this early, if it was bound to happen. At least they have time to plan for it, unlike late last season.

[DaCityKats]

blitzing to stop the run by way of filling gaps that are there because of the lack of Kemo's massive wall?

sombody knows a little something about football.glad somebody does.

[Snake]

Any good DC will know how to game plan without Kemo. Really Kemo prob was not gonna have as big of a role this year as he did last year. Trgo really built our D around Kemo last year and without him Lewis could not shoot the gap to get pressure. I am a big fan of space eaters but Meeks seems to like smaller faster DTs. I mean Meeks was even wanting Kemo to run to the ball and thats how he got hurt. No one is gonna be allowed to slack this year.

[Peppers90 NC]

Kemo didn't generate any pressure so whoever replaces him won't likely generate less pressure necessitating more blitzing. We will most likely be getting more pressure at the expense of perhaps run stopping. As for zone blitzing schemes, that is still a blitz which you said meeks is against. What you should look for instead is more creative line play with more stunts and twists and other tactics to get pressure on the quarterback. You may give up some run fit gap integrity when you run a stunt for example but it also confuses the offensive blocking assignments as well. It comes down to your strong safety and linebaclers to fill the gaps and for players to try and maintain their gap assignments as much as possible.

The good thing here is that we have three times the linebacking talent than Indy ever did.

[weyco2000]

I agree with you guys on smaller tackles generate more pressure on the QB. Look at great pass ruhing tackles, most are 6'2" or shorter. I would not be surprised to see them move Peppers in the middle gaps in passing situations, which is something they did last year.