Quote:
Originally Posted by HickRocket1258
The defense played well tonight compared to the last few games. I would have to say that the run defense was much better too. The defense got pressure on him when it mattered the most, otherwise we wouldn't of gotten a couple of the INT Jake threw. I don't see how you think that Westbrook and Buckhalter can't wait for a hole 9/10 times. That is the point of a run play, for a hole to open up when you run. You want them to run into a freakin pile of linemen. They aren't straight downhill runners if you haven't noticed. You can't exactly run to the outside in this league much anymore since the defenses they seem to play are a lot more mobile now. They have to move around to wait for a hole to open up. If there isn't a hole either they gotta make something happen on their own.
I hope the bandwagon people don't start coming on the wagon now haha.
|
Make something happen on their own is exactly what I want them to do. When the initial play fails, its time to look for soemthing else... anything. I'm just tired of seeing Westbrook with a hand on a lineman's back, moving at .25 mph for a 1.5 yard gain. It just isn't working. If a true downhill runner is what we need, then it's time to draft one.
As for the defense, yeah, the run defense was acceptable. But they were playing against a rookie RB, not exactly something to write home about. My biggest concern is the incredible amount of missed tackles. Andy Reid must be out of his mind believing that his guys are big enough and talented enough to get the job done week in and week out. Delhome's first INT was a terrible pass and the second one was an overthrown ball that he was trying to force in there.