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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501
I disagree that Poe is worse off for working 2-gap. I think all our Linemen are better for it. They learned to read the blocking and really good technique for how to engage in blocks and shed. It's almost like they were taught fundamentals first, and now they get to play with more instinct.
This article nails it, though. I hear people say they're glad we got rid of Romeo's 2-gap. No, they really didn't. They're just a hell of a lot more creative about the blitz packages and the hybrid to 4-3 alignments is really what makes the Ryan defense so unique. Props to Andy Reid, because this was an outstanding example of picking a coach to fit the strength of the players.
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Totally agree. There are times they will need to play a 2gap, and it is much more difficult to do than pin your ears back and go. As you said, having those fundamentals beat into them is going to do nothing but help them when they are asked to do just that. Its just another element to throw at an offensive that may or may not be ready to face it.