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I fear that Rex's brilliant DB driven defense might just be too much for our personnel. It's unfair to put the rookie on an island and with McKelvin out and Gilmore possibly hurt... YIKES!
Now i know they put a lot on the guys in these games to test them in the context of a meaningless game. And I know it is not in Rex's nature to play vanilla, but i think rushing four men and dropping the rest back (ala Schwartz) is the play. Now, obviously you have to mix **** up. But i don't think we should be too exotic and i'm afraid that we're going to be. It's going to lead to big plays for the opposing offense just as often as it's going to lead to big sacks and turn-overs to our benefit.
I believe that Rex is the ideal HC and the guy i want for this team, but i'd like for him to tamper **** down this year and play it a little vanilla on D. We can win that way. Why bet the farm?
We have a lot to lose if he lets his ego get to him with the defensive scheme. This team can win on talent alone. Scheme is great, but if you're going to ask a depleted and inexperienced secondary to perform miracles, you sleep in the bed you made for yourself.
There's no such thing as a bad Rex Ryan defense. Especially with the talent this team has. But is anyone going to argue that the Schwartz method isn't a better fit for this year under these circumstances? I think we should save the blitz-happy nonsense for future years when the DL is weaker and the DBs are stronger.
It's a concern in my view.
Now i know they put a lot on the guys in these games to test them in the context of a meaningless game. And I know it is not in Rex's nature to play vanilla, but i think rushing four men and dropping the rest back (ala Schwartz) is the play. Now, obviously you have to mix **** up. But i don't think we should be too exotic and i'm afraid that we're going to be. It's going to lead to big plays for the opposing offense just as often as it's going to lead to big sacks and turn-overs to our benefit.
I believe that Rex is the ideal HC and the guy i want for this team, but i'd like for him to tamper **** down this year and play it a little vanilla on D. We can win that way. Why bet the farm?
We have a lot to lose if he lets his ego get to him with the defensive scheme. This team can win on talent alone. Scheme is great, but if you're going to ask a depleted and inexperienced secondary to perform miracles, you sleep in the bed you made for yourself.
There's no such thing as a bad Rex Ryan defense. Especially with the talent this team has. But is anyone going to argue that the Schwartz method isn't a better fit for this year under these circumstances? I think we should save the blitz-happy nonsense for future years when the DL is weaker and the DBs are stronger.
It's a concern in my view.
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