The other thing that drives me crazy is walking the CBs well off the ball and just conceding 5-10 yard throws. Teams just play pitch and catch and move the chains before our DL can possibly get to the QB. God, I hate that.When a team has a transcendent DL, the best way to use that strength is for the DC to display some modesty in schemes. Deploy the overall unit soundly. Cover the gaps. Stuff the run.
Pressure the short routes, but back that up with sound containment.
Force the offense to run a lot of plays to get anywhere,
to face challenging 3rd downs, and to face a relentless DL without 1.5 second passing options.
GW doubtless knows NFL defense 100x more than I do, but I just don't get it re the soft coverage w/r/t great pass rush.
I would think you would use a lot of man on man with safeties over (unless vs a dangerous running QB, then you need a spy).
BC
