SenorGato Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 This defense definitely misses Bryan Thomas. He's great vs. the run and he can actually step back into coverage. He was the guy checking TE's at the LOS and then passing them off to a safety. Which is crucial since our safeties cant cover at all. I feel like TEs would be a problem anyway. Haven't they been for years here? They're such a matchup nightmare for anyone those f's...That said, yeah I think I was just talking out of my a$$ there trying to sound cool. I think the safety thing is overblown...one because if most safeties could cover they'd be CBs...and two because league wide safeties just absolutely suck...Personally it's a position that's getting destroyed by NFL rule changes...or it's very possible I'm just talking out of my a$$ again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodeawhodat Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 The thing is, to have the type of LB or Safety to cover a TE you will be sacraficing a ton of your run defense with that scheme or personnel. Rex has always been one to stop the run, at least before this year. With his corners he can take away your top rec or even 2 but the TE and even the RB out of the backfield will be the achilles heel for his defense. you cant guard against everything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 I feel like TEs would be a problem anyway. Haven't they been for years here? They're such a matchup nightmare for anyone those f's...That said, yeah I think I was just talking out of my a$$ there trying to sound cool. I think the safety thing is overblown...one because if most safeties could cover they'd be CBs...and two because league wide safeties just absolutely suck...Personally it's a position that's getting destroyed by NFL rule changes...or it's very possible I'm just talking out of my a$$ again. You are right...a lot of tight ends have been having field days this season. Add on Eric Smith and its a match up nightmare for this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Every TE in the league feasts on the Jets D. But since we have such a genius defensive brain trust, I am sure this is just part of the scheme. Indeed, 8th most in the league! Top quarter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Yeah, that's true. I exaggerated a bit. BTW, have you ever watched Smith run? Watch him on a close up if you can. I don't know if he's bow legged or pigeon toed, but his gait doesn't seem natural. It made me think that was a reason he can't stay on his feet. I noticed that during the slow motion replay of the big Celek catch and run. Then I realized that Smith was the only one moving in slow motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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