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JimYoungblood53
some of it was against nickel defense, 6-man fronts
but it does need to improve.
but against this front---the base, Chargers didn't push us around
when you watch the game again see what you think
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So, I took your advice and rewatched this play. Gonna try to stay in my lane here, but it appears as though the Chargers are in 12-personnel with both TE's lined up to the right. Not a coach, but considering the alignment and down & distance, they (the Chargers) are telegraphing a run to the right - which they do.
At the snap, the two TE's engage Copeland and Hoecht. One of the TE's does a pretty good job of staying in front of Copeland (who initially looked as though he'd beaten the block) for a loss. Hoecht (a former interior DL) is unable to get off his TE block until the play is nearly past him (maybe too concerned about keeping containment?).
5-yard gain.
Agreed that things are never as simple as they seem, but I wouldn't expect TE's to sustain their blocks against D-linemen so well.
