Staley’s Defensive Scheme

[FoutsFan]

Wasn’t “bend don’t break” used to describe Gus’ D or was it “die with a thousand cuts”?

Gus was bend and break eventually.

[Bolt-O]

Great breakdown by Popper, thanks Xenos.

[Parcells]

The defense played really well last week and deserves a ton of credit. Beyond turnovers, they did a nice job containing Mahomes.

The last two weeks it was clear that they felt that the passing game was the most dangerous part of the offenses they were playing. Like Belichick, they aimed to take away what they did best. The Raiders have been strong in the air and on the ground. What do they aim to take away? And they try to be a vertical passing game. But then they have Waller to wreak havoc underneath.

Once we get to Cleveland and Baltimore, those are hands down teams that aim to run the ball. They would love to see us use the defensive strategy we used against Dallas and KC. But I'm guessing/hoping that we will change it up and aim to force them to throw. Baker is a solid QB with limited weapons right now because Landry and Beckham are injured. Lamar is at his best when he's running and throwing on the move. The key with him is forcing him to beat you over the top, something he has not been able to do reliably.

[wu-dai clan]

The Chargers were comfortable taking body blows and jabs if it meant avoiding the "knockout punches"...

Robert Mays is the best.

We will Rope-a-Dope the Raiders similarly, minus QB mobility.

[wu-dai clan]

In some ways what Staley is doing is an evolution of the Cover 3.

Staley:
Goal 1: prevent explosive passing plays
Goal 2: prevent intermediate passing plays
Conpromise: Not all gaps covered by run fits

Bradley:
Goal 1: prevent explosive passing plays
Goal 2: 100% coverage on run fits
Compromise: intermediate passing is not covered

There's more to it that that with disguise and unpredictability. Chargers play their pre snap coverage 50% of the time. Coin flip if the pre snap read is accurate for the QB.

And while Bradley requires +++ players in the secondary and edge groups, Staley requires +++ players in the DL to make up for lack of numbers. DL is the #1 priority next offseason.

My mancrush is on
DeMarvin Leal of Texas A&M.

6'4" 290#
Long, powerful arms.
Explosion.
Some anchor.
Can rotate inside n outside.
Great, great motor.

Alas he is Top 5.

Would be a perfect fit.
Augmentation to what we have.

I believe this man would have a Donald-like impact for us.

[dmac_bolt]

In some ways what Staley is doing is an evolution of the Cover 3.

Staley:
Goal 1: prevent explosive passing plays
Goal 2: prevent intermediate passing plays
Conpromise: Not all gaps covered by run fits

Bradley:
Goal 1: prevent explosive passing plays
Goal 2: 100% coverage on run fits
Compromise: intermediate passing is not covered

There's more to it that that with disguise and unpredictability. Chargers play their pre snap coverage 50% of the time. Coin flip if the pre snap read is accurate for the QB.

And while Bradley requires +++ players in the secondary and edge groups, Staley requires +++ players in the DL to make up for lack of numbers. DL is the #1 priority next offseason.

THIS. Give Staley elite DL talent and this defense will suffocate modern NFL attacks. You don’t have to completely stone a rush attack, you just have to stop it from gaining 1D in one out of every 3 series or so. Shut off the downfield, force teams to rush, and just stop them often enough. Give up some meaningless yards in small chunks, walk home winner

Agree that DL is the #1 upgrade they can make next season. Oh, and RT

[Xenos]

The Chargers were comfortable taking body blows and jabs if it meant avoiding the "knockout punches"...

Robert Mays is the best.

We will Rope-a-Dope the Raiders similarly, minus QB mobility.

And Robert Mays, you mean Daniel Popper right? Lol

[wu-dai clan]

And Robert Mays, you mean Daniel Popper right? Lol

Robert Mays is Popper's source.

Popper, Mays, Sharp, TLR...the usual suspects.

[Heatmiser]

Xenos, thank you for always sharing these. I never thanked you and I am sorry. I really appreciate you doing this.

TG

[Xenos]

Xenos, thank you for always sharing these. I never thanked you and I am sorry. I really appreciate you doing this.

TG

No worries man. And no need to apologize. This is just fun for everyone hopefully. Glad you’re enjoying it.

[Topcat]

We give up a lot of yards on the ground, but not so much in the passing game. It's hard for teams to come back if they are helping to run the clock out on themselves.

Yep...the OPPOSITE of the Gus Picket Fence Prevent Defense...

[like54ninjas]

My mancrush is on
DeMarvin Leal of Texas A&M.

6'4" 290#
Long, powerful arms.
Explosion.
Some anchor.
Can rotate inside n outside.
Great, great motor.

Alas he is Top 5.

Would be a perfect fit.
Augmentation to what we have.

I believe this man would have a Donald-like impact for us.

Like Leal quite a bit.
- A base 34DE and IDL passrusher.
- anchor and winning consistent leverage battles is questionable
- has a solid effective PR arsenal for an interior prospect
- elite quickness, snap anticipation, strike power, disengagement skills and block deconstruction processing

If this kid comes out he’s a AD clone…….
Calijah Kancey (IDL) PITT - RSO - 6’ / 275#