Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Eagles game plan: Hit Newton repeatedly

Mr. Scot

By Mr. Scot,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

TheRed Newbie

TheRed

Posted
Posted

That last bit about hitting him even when we're running the ball had me scratching my head. That's a statement that can, and will be construed a certain way. As in, cheap shots. Not the type of bulletin board material you want to give the opposing team, particularly when it's a home game.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mr. Scot Grand Master

Mr. Scot

Posted
  • Author
Posted

It's basically not even possible to hit a QB legally on a standard handoff from under center though it is still legal if you hit him within about a second of the handoff.

This is absolutely talking about read option plays and read option style handoffs where the edge defender is left completely unblocked.

They got the idea from this which was incorrectly flagged: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000514817/Suggs-tackles-Bradford-low-gets-flagged

I can see reading it that way, but in my opinion I don't necessarily think he's worried about whether the hits are legal or not.

Now he might not come right out and say they plan to cheap shot him, but "wink wink nod nod".

Link to comment
Share on other sites
NCSUJen Newbie

NCSUJen

Posted
Posted

I hope he gets completely shuts down after reading that quote... 

But honestly, I'm sure every team we've played against has had unit group talks about getting after the QB. Maybe he should ask some of the teams we've beaten how well that plan works out. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
bdwork Newbie

bdwork

Posted
Posted

I can see reading it that way, but in my opinion I don't necessarily think he's worried about whether the hits are legal or not.

Now he might not come right out and say they plan to cheap shot him, but "wink wink nod nod".

Maybe but that's also inferring he's a complete idiot. He may be, don't know, but willing to give him a little more credit and assume he's talking within the rule book. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
stankowalski Newbie

stankowalski

Posted
Posted

Pay close attention to this part...

What you'll want to note here is that Cox is not talking about when Newton runs the ball.  He's talking about plays where Newton hands it off.

Basically, he's saying they plan to take cheap shots.

That's what I got out of it as well.  If so, Cox is a dummy for saying that.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mr. Scot Grand Master

Mr. Scot

Posted
  • Author
Posted

That last bit about hitting him even when we're running the ball had me scratching my head. That's a statement that can, and will be construed a certain way. As in, cheap shots. Not the type of bulletin board material you want to give the opposing team, particularly when it's a home game.

If I'm telling Newton and the O-Line about it, that's exactly how I frame it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Tr3ach
      Smitty on TMac

      By Tr3ach · Posted

      I think everyone says Mike Evans because of size, but really they have different strengths and play styles.  Tmac is better on intermediate routes and not nearly as good at contested catches. 
    • kungfoodude
      Give Legette another season?

      By kungfoodude · Posted

      At this point, it is criminal to go into the 2026 training camp/OTA's with XL penciled in as a #2 WR. The team must upgrade, either through free agency or the draft. If he cannot give 100% effort on significantly less snaps as a #4-6 WR(players like Tremayne have done that consistently) then I don't think you have a player worth rostering beyond the trade deadline. Offensively, we eventually have to upgrade to an NFL starting caliber C. It's been almost the length of time from Gross to Ikey since Kalil retired and we have below average to terrible C play. Love Mays as a BC-esque utility backup but he will never be an above average long term starting C.  The TE room is one of the worst in the NFL but it's a low usage position in this offense, so the investments are likely to be small, if any. I would never expect to see an elite TE in a Dave Canales offense. 100% agree on OL depth. We actually aren't bad there but BC will be gone, Mays is a UFA, Corbett is a UFA and Zavala has been both injured and bad. We have to bolster that depth again or resign guys like Mays and Corbett to keep that depth somewhat stable.
    • LinvilleGorge
      Maxx Crosby is not happy

      By LinvilleGorge · Posted

      Bingo. The dude is a baller no doubt and I'd love to have him in a vacuum but like you said he's gonna fetch a haul so the only teams it really makes sense for are teams with an overall good roster who they feel an edge rusher like Crosby would out them over the top in terms of competing for SBs. I'd be looking st teams like the Pats, Bucs, Ravens, Seahawks, etc. It wouldn't be shocking to see him moved. He may be more valuable to a rebuilding team in the form of the draft assets he'd fetch than he is on the field. He should still have several more good years in the tank at 28 but by the time the Raiders can reasonably expect to rebuild he's gonna be on the decline.
×
×
  • Create New...