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Where Will The Pressure On The Qb Come From?

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I think everyone agrees we need additional push up the middle and Ron Edwards should improve our presence at NT.Rivera has stated this was a top priority after watching us give up 3rd and long all year long.To make matters worse we just watched Applewhite walk.

Does anyone have any ideas on how we are going to pull this off ? I have seen the argument that drafting a rookie DT is the answer but I am not buying that.

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I think everyone agrees we need additional push up the middle and Ron Edwards should improve our presence at NT.Rivera has stated this was a top priority after watching us give up 3rd and long all year long.To make matters worse we just watched Applewhite walk.

Does anyone have any ideas on how we are going to pull this off ? I have seen the argument that drafting a rookie DT is the answer but I am not buying that.

The scheme provides the pressure. It should come from everywhere. At least 1 linebacker will blitz on every play. The DEs and DTs will play a 1 gap penetrating style. If the linebackers can cover the tight ends/running backs and the secondary gets upgraded with another corner, and perhaps some upgrades at safety, heaven forbid, we might actually get some coverage sacks as well.

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I think with the group we have no (and are likely to end up with) the pressure is going to be from essentially everywhere BUT the DT spot. But pressure is not what we absolutely must have in the middle of our line. It'd be nice to have but what we need is DTs who don't move backwards like they're on ice in short yardage situations or when pressure is coming. Baby steps.

Even last year with our super-depleted D if our DTs had managed to just stand still things would have been lightyears better.

Also it's worth keeping in mind that if our LBs come back useful that will help out a lot. Having injuried / rookie DTs AND our LB corps down to someone's grandma and two highschoolers we found in the stands at the same time combined to make the middle of our D terribad.

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The scheme provides the pressure. It should come from everywhere. At least 1 linebacker will blitz on every play. The DEs and DTs will play a 1 gap penetrating style. If the linebackers can cover the tight ends/running backs and the secondary gets upgraded with another corner, and perhaps some upgrades at safety, heaven forbid, we might actually get some coverage sacks as well.

I agree but we have to have the right personal and can we pull that off with our 1st and 2nd draft pick plus Beason returning.I am not going to even count on TD coming back for over a couple games.

Who in the draft would contribute the most to pressure the qb?

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We had mid round defensive picks starting at DT last year, so nobody really had to commit much to stopping them. Players rarely come into the league at that position and do much right away even as high draft picks. If we can improve our level of play there with draft picks, free agents, or better luck with injuries, it will make our defensive ends more effective. Blitzing will be easier as well.

Plus I think we will be better in coverage on the back end this year unless Gamble severly regresses this season, which will help.

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U slow or something?

Cant you tell we intend to never punt (Released wrong kicker) and with the tolbert signing we will run up the middle everydown!

Ball control baby.

This defense is top notch, just need a few turds back is all.

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U slow or something?

Cant you tell we intend to never punt (Released wrong kicker) and with the tolbert signing we will run up the middle everydown!

Ball control baby.

This defense is top notch, just need a few turds back is all.

I hope you are kidding but I am sure Rivera knows what he wants.I just wish there is someone in the draft that can help.I am not sold on Hardy being the answer.

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I'm still waiting for Garay to get signed to firm up the middle.

Hardy is still developing. Applewhite and Whiteboy can also provide some help.

Johnson can generate sacks, but he needs better players beside him.

Small additions to the defense can make a significant impact next season.

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Don't give up on Fua and McClain. They looked like rookies last year, but they didn't have an offseason, had an abbreviated training camp, and had vets around them who were also learning a new system. They will play much better this year.

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