Schneed10
10-03-2016, 02:55 PM
It's our Wagner or Kuechly that we're missing. With the exception of the Steelers game, I feel like our DTs aren't getting pushed back as often as we think. It seems like it's the second level that's failing.
They've got to get off the blocks, that's the part that's not happening. They may be holding the line OK but if they can't disengage and hit the ball carrier, they might as well be 5 yards downfield.
SkinsGuru
10-03-2016, 02:56 PM
Our DE/DT outside of Baker are constantly getting turned and moved out the way with relative ease...making matter worse P. Smith and Kerrigan are not doing much on the outside to set edge. They are so focused on getting to the QB...which is fine, but when you inside guys cant stop the run and your DE are just going for the QB...its kinda setting us up to get run over
most of the runs killing us are right up the gut . . . NT/DT's and ILBs are the biggest reason IMO
calia
10-03-2016, 03:02 PM
BTW, let's not forget -- Cleveland is actually leading the league in rushing right now. And Dallas isn't far behind. We have played very good rushing teams with excellent Olines. Not every team will have that (although I do not discount that our run D has been dreadful).
FrenchSkin
10-03-2016, 03:51 PM
I actually think with better tackling our run D would be much much better. Guys are in position to make TFL and it ends up being a first down...
What I don't know is how quick you can coach better tackling... I mean they must have been taught that at some point in their football careers, so a reminder should be enough... right?
And I'm not talking about huge badass tackles, just using your arms and bringing guys down. A gator roll would be great, give them a yard or two but at least make 'em fall !
JWsleep
10-03-2016, 03:58 PM
The front 7 is just not up to snuff. Better tackling of course is needed, but we just don't have the bodies, IMO. Fingers crossed that Danny stays back and lets McC do another couple of drafts. And targeted FAs. Not sure we can do much at present, beyond the obvious tackling things.
TOs are saving us, but they tend to come in streaks, and against less-good teams. Hope the O can put up some big numbers for us!
Ruhskins
10-03-2016, 04:16 PM
BTW, let's not forget -- Cleveland is actually leading the league in rushing right now. And Dallas isn't far behind. We have played very good rushing teams with excellent Olines. Not every team will have that (although I do not discount that our run D has been dreadful).
Cleveland and Dallas are the top two rushing teams in the league right now.
CRedskinsRule
10-03-2016, 04:31 PM
Cleveland and Dallas are the top two rushing teams in the league right now.
Well we will see. The Ravens are about the same as the Giants in rush ypa, at 3.7. The Giants had 5.7 ypa average against us. I imagine Baltimore will too. The only fix I see right now, until we stop the run, is to be run blitzing and giving the CB/FS less help...
Chico23231
10-03-2016, 04:44 PM
Well Kerrigan mri was negative...so looks like we avoided a long term issue. Jay said he is day-to-day
Chief X_Phackter
10-03-2016, 04:45 PM
Cleveland and Dallas are the top two rushing teams in the league right now.
Let's not forget that our defense helped them get to where they are today.
DYoungJelly
10-03-2016, 06:58 PM
You do your 'needs' shopping in free agency, and you take BPA in the draft. We should spend on DL, for sure, no questions asked. The MLBs, if we're at our 2nd or 3rd rounder and one is BPA, then I'm all for it.
Agree 100%.