DBs and LBs

by bizzle4 on Aug 9, 2009 8:42 PM CDT Comment 6 comments

Starting with the DBs, reports are saying Capers and Whitt are scheming up more blitz passages for the DBs. The secondary last year just rushed the passer a total of 31 times. Out of the 31 times Woodson lead the unit with 10 times and getting 3 sacks. So Woodson is the forefront to be the one most rushing from the secondary. Which has its positives and negatives. Woodson is a playmaker! But do we want to be taking our best CB out of coverage more often?

The positive with the story has to do with another Woodson, Rod Woodson. Rod now a HOF served under Capers while at Pittsburgh from '92-94. Rod Woodson had a total of 11 sacks and was defensive player of the year while under Capers. So lets hope Capers can do that with our Woodson too!

The LBs.... First off while looking up some info about Capers I knew LB coach Kevin Greene played for the Panthers under Capers but didnt know he was also a part of Capers LB corp that revamped the Steelers to that "blitzburgh" team. So how lucky are we to have a coaches working together after they were coach and player together! Talk about knowing the system..

But back to the topic, Capers and Moss are taking to the idea of using the backers as situational. Using Hawk and Barnett on running plays and Chillar and Bishop on passing plays. This will put the best players for the certain situaition, but does it put the best athlete and player on the field? Late in the game with the other team running a 2 minute O do you really want Chillar and Bishop on the field the whole time instead of a more experienced Barnett?

So what does everyone think about Woodson and the rest of the secondary blitzing more and having situational LBs?

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I was wondering about it too

I’m all for bringing Woodson and Bigby on the blitz, they’re good at it, but I hope no one else in the secondary will do it. Bigby seemed to have a lot of potential as a blitzer in the 2007 preseason, but he rarely did it (if at all) the last two regular seasons.

I think you’ve got LB Desmond Bishop in the wrong spot. He seems to be a very good downhill LB (charging the line of scrimmage) but a real liability in coverage. He completely blew a big TD by RB Felix Jones last season. I wouldn’t be opposed to Bishop starting next to Barnett, and then either Hawk or Chillar replace Bishop when they switch from a 3-4 to a 4-2-5 on passing downs. Some reporters seem to think Chillar is better than Hawk in coverage, but while Chillar isn’t bad, I still think Hawk is better against the pass.

by Brandon on Aug 10, 2009 11:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Milwaukee Journal

was reporting that Bishop would be in against the pass which didnt seem right to me either.. Bishop seems like a run stuffer.. but then again he is smaller at only 238 maybe his pass defense has improved this offseason?

by bizzle4 on Aug 11, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok about it

Like you said above Woodson is a playmaker, plain and simple. And like Brandon, I think bringing Bigby on the blitz would be great. He has tons of potential to blitz, and having him up around the line of scrimmage is good too because he is a run stopper and a big hitter.

I think Barnett should be on the field as much as he can be. I would definitely rather see him and Chillar/Bishop out there in passing situations. He is a very good all-around player and athlete.

I’m really excited about our new defense. From everything I’ve read the transition seems to be going well, and I think we have the personnel for the 3-4. Our d-line looks to be a big one which should help against the run (which has been our weakness the past couple years). I think our OLBs are going to be great rushing the passer and I can’t wait to see Thompson play. MM has been ranting and raving about him, and thinks he could make a big impact this year. Our secondary is talented, but more so smart, so I’m confident that everyone will be able to make the transition there. (Though, I got to admit I’m kinda worried about Collins)

by packallday555 on Aug 10, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Barnett all the time

From what I’ve read, and seen in the past, I would be surprised if Barnett ever comes off the field (assuming his knee is healthy).

by Brandon on Aug 11, 2009 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes with Bigby

I think he will excell if he does blitz!! he has below average to average coverage skills so him blitzing and playing the run will really help him! And he his hard hitting attitude makes him perfect to fill that blitz run stopper role from the secondary

by bizzle4 on Aug 11, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs