Chiefs Run Defense: Better than you thought

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Below is a nice statistical article that really defines the Chiefs run defense and why it seems that even when it is playing poorly, the world doesn't fall apart. Pretty great stuff, and it somewhat kills the narrative that the Chiefs are a 'bad' run defense.

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2017/1...e-inconsistent

Essentially, the summary of the OP's study is that even though the Chiefs don't get a lot of stuffs, they also are among the best in the league at preventing long running plays. They bend with the 5 yard runs, but do not break with 10+ yarders hardly ever. Good read and if you get the chance, take a look.

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

I'm sure we will stuff Bell all day.

Yeah we will hold him under 50 yds rushing and under 100 total all purpose yds.

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

because we are in a short field then and don't pull everyone back


We don't seem to be able to defend the run and the pass equally at the same time. We either pull back or we clog up front.

Maybe we can and Sutton is just worried we can't


we are going to find out if we play the steelers.

It all boils down to gap control and ability to finish tackles. If pitt is in a 311 set, you have 5 interior gaps plus two edges to defend. Nickel package with two high safety gives you 6 in the box, so your asking a player to have double responsibilities. Bring a safety down, you increase gap control chances but are now limited in who gets help over the top, if any. Unless your dlineman are requiring a doubleteam, its tough to stop the run with a number disadvantage.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

It all boils down to gap control and ability to finish tackles. If pitt is in a 311 set, you have 5 interior gaps plus two edges to defend. Nickel package with two high safety gives you 6 in the box, so your asking a player to have double responsibilities. Bring a safety down, you increase gap control chances but are now limited in who gets help over the top, if any. Unless your dlineman are requiring a doubleteam, its tough to stop the run with a number disadvantage.

Poe is your 2-gap guy

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by kccrow

Poe is your 2-gap guy

he could be, most of the time he is in a 1 tech when in sub packages with jones in a 3. base packages almost always 0 shade.

[Easy 6]

Aspen is coming for your Crown, Sorter... whatcha gonna do, brother?!

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

Aspen is coming for your Crown, Sorter... whatcha gonna do, brother?!

Im not even close to sorter level lol. wish he would post more x's and o's write ups.