Will Gunther give the Bolts a different defensive look?

siberian khatru · 10-24-2005, 11:13 AM

With DV saying that Warfield will start, will Gun finally play a lot more man press at the corners and blitz Bell and/or DJ more?

It seems that this would be a good time to put a few wrinkles in: extra day of practice (thanks, Tags!), Warfield back, huge game on the road vs. division rival to spring a surprise on.

Thoughts?

**Bowser** · 10-24-2005, 11:17 AM

It would be a good idea. I think Kendrell Bell and DJ need to used in rushing the passer much more often.

Against Miami, we seemed to be a much more aggressive defense. Hopefully, that's a sign of what's to come with our D.

jspchief · 10-24-2005, 11:17 AM

We played a lot of press against Miami. probably at least 75% of the time we had at least Warfield pressing.

As for blitzing, that's a scary thing to do vs a team with a great pass catching TE and RB. If we don't get there, LT2 and Gates could shred us.

I thought the D-line got good push against Miami, but the Dolphins O-line is pretty bad.

This defense seems to be trying to find an identity. We're running 4-3, 3-4 and even 4-4-3 right now.

htismaqe · 10-24-2005, 11:29 AM

I'd like to see us mix it up and blitz LESS...

**Bowser** · 10-24-2005, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

I'd like to see us mix it up and blitz LESS...

I have no problem with that, as long as our front four keep getting the pressure they have......

Kclee · 10-24-2005, 11:35 AM

I didn't see the Philly/SD game. What did Philly do? Alot of run blitz or what. Because they shut LT down and Gates didn't do much 'til the end.

**ExtremeChief** · 10-24-2005, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kclee

I didn't see the Philly/SD game. What did Philly do? Alot of run blitz or what. Because they shut LT down and Gates didn't do much 'til the end.

Philly blitzed alot.. I couldn't tell you if they were run blitzes or not, but it seemed like they were sending someone on every play.

Straight, No Chaser · 10-24-2005, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ExtremeChief

Philly blitzed alot.. I couldn't tell you if they were run blitzes or not, but it seemed like they were sending someone on every play.

Are you sure about that?
From what I saw, Philly just fought through blocks and stayed home... nowhere or no time for LT to get started. Philly has a awesome run defense... should keep them in games (like next week vs. Donx)

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brent102fire · 10-24-2005, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kclee

I didn't see the Philly/SD game. What did Philly do? Alot of run blitz or what. Because they shut LT down and Gates didn't do much 'til the end.

I think injuries to the O-line played a significant part...

RINGLEADER · 10-25-2005, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

I'd like to see us mix it up and blitz LESS...

Having watched every Chargers game this year I don't know that I agree with this...Denver blitzed Brees endlessly in their second half and Brees didn't do crap.

Then again I think Philly had the right idea of keying in on LT because the Chargers had little luck converting on anything other than 3rd and 3 or less.

jspchief · 10-25-2005, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RINGLEADER

Having watched every Chargers game this year I don't know that I agree with this...Denver blitzed Brees endlessly in their second half and Brees didn't do crap.

Then again I think Philly had the right idea of keying in on LT because the Chargers had little luck converting on anything other than 3rd and 3 or less.

Denver got a lot of pressure solely from their D-line in that game. They did blitz more in the second half, but the biggest key was a great push from the DTs. Something we shouldn't expect out of our guys.

Chief Henry · 10-25-2005, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

I'd like to see us mix it up and blitz LESS...

No doubt about that. Blitz a team like Sandy Eggo with those weapons and were asking for trouble. I'll be praying for our D-Line to get pressure up the middle........I might as well pray for the winning lotto numbers while I'm at it.

IMO this game can be the stepping stone to GREAT things for the rest of the season.

chiefqueen · 10-24-2005, 11:38 AM

When you have a passer with Ferrotte's accuracy (or, should I say, lack of accuracy) one can afford to take chances on D.

Chieftain58 · 10-24-2005, 11:40 AM

I would like to see Johnson and Holmes in the backfield at the same time!

**Fire Me Boy!** · 10-24-2005, 11:44 AM

The Chiefs blitzed Miami more because Frerotte isn't good, their receivers are about like ours, and the oline isn't great. We could afford to.

That said, I think we will seem DJ and Bell blitzing more with Surtain and Warfield manned up.

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jspchief BAMF Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Your Face Casino cash: $9998710	We played a lot of press against Miami. probably at least 75% of the time we had at least Warfield pressing. As for blitzing, that's a scary thing to do vs a team with a great pass catching TE and RB. If we don't get there, LT2 and Gates could shred us. I thought the D-line got good push against Miami, but the Dolphins O-line is pretty bad. This defense seems to be trying to find an identity. We're running 4-3, 3-4 and even 4-4-3 right now. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.
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Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	The Chiefs blitzed Miami more because Frerotte isn't good, their receivers are about like ours, and the oline isn't great. We could afford to. That said, I think we will seem DJ and Bell blitzing more with Surtain and Warfield manned up.
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