Denver’s O line can be exploited

[FrodosFinger]

That was their weak link a year ago. I can see Taylor and Uchenna/Mafe wreaking havoc and pressuring Wilson all night long. This defense is designed to contain quarterbacks.

 

[toffee]

We have good pass rush, on paper, but I haven't seen the whole orchestra worked in unison. Taylor is the intriguing piece, he was sooooo very close sooooo many times but somehow QBs wriggled away. Does Taylor have tackling issues or he was just that nano second late?

 

[Hollandhawk]

We have good pass rush, on paper, but I haven't seen the whole orchestra worked in unison. Taylor is the intriguing piece, he was sooooo very close sooooo many times but somehow QBs wriggled away. Does Taylor have tackling issues or he was just that nano second late?

I think that Taylor’s issue at times was that he was the only point where pressure was coming from. Makes it easier for the QB to step away from the pressure angle than when the pocket is collapsing.

 

[Smellyman]

their starting RT might be out? not sure status currently

 

[jammerhawk]

Let's hope so, and let us make RW's return to Seattle unpleasant professionally.

 

[toffee]

may surprise Russ with couple of Woolen blitzes. That dude is really fast, may be too fast for Russ to run circles.

 

[jammerhawk]

RW has become quite predictable in his escapes and if spied and blitzed is vulnerable if he doesn't throw it away.

 

[Ruminator]

Can't quite put my finger on how they managed it, but I think Seattle has oodles of tape on their enemy's QB for week one.

 

[FrodosFinger]

 

[m0ng0]

I think Adams could play a big role in getting pressure

 

[toffee]

In the end, it's up to the coach and player. I personally doubt that Russell Wilson could pull a Mohammad Ali, ie Ali did an unthinkable by switching from dancing to rope-a-dope when he faced Foreman. Even his cornerman Angelo Dundee didn't know Ali's game plan, Angelo kept yelling for Ali to get off the rope.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Ali's greatness on display, his knowledge of boxing, and how he respected his opponent enough to switched from winning with his legs and athleticism to winning with chin and defense.

I felt like Russ is too arrogant to respect Carroll with a change of his games, I felt like Russ will try to beat Hawks with Russball, just to prove a point.

 

[WmHBonney]

If our DC can't figure out how to contain Russ, then he's not very good. Other teams have figured it out. The tape is out there. Not to mention the inherent familiarity.

 

[Torc]

The familiarity works both ways. I know we're making changes to the defense, but Russ has played against most of these guys in practice for several years.

 

[Anajimmc]

The familiarity works both ways. I know we're making changes to the defense, but Russ has played against most of these guys in practice for several years.

Wearing a Red Jersey, I'm betting the entire defense is celebrating finally not having to let up on that QB

 

[94Smith]

I am going to sit back, grab a beer or two , and relax and watch your defense against Russ. You guys are about to find out how frustrating it can be watching a defense go against him. He is shifty , slippery and those deep bombshell are
daggers. I am so glad he is in the AFC now. The guy is a magician

 

[BASF]

I am so glad he is in the AFC now. The guy is a magician

Sith is more accurate.

 

[Smellyman]

I am going to sit back, grab a beer or two , and relax and watch your defense against Russ. You guys are about to find out how frustrating it can be watching a defense go against him. He is shifty , slippery and those deep bombshell are
daggers. I am so glad he is in the AFC now. The guy is a magician

he was

 

[strohmin]

I am going to sit back, grab a beer or two , and relax and watch your defense against Russ. You guys are about to find out how frustrating it can be watching a defense go against him. He is shifty , slippery and those deep bombshell are
daggers. I am so glad he is in the AFC now. The guy is a magician

I have no doubt that he'll destroy our defense but I am curious to see him against heavy blitzing and great pass rushing defenses. What is he going to do when he has to make quick decisions and passes all game long. Teams like the Rams, Cardinals, Packers, Giants give him problems for some reason. We could only beat those teams with great defenses.

 

[LeaveLynchAlone]

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The only thing missing are the Milky Ways.

 

[FrodosFinger]

I am going to sit back, grab a beer or two , and relax and watch your defense against Russ. You guys are about to find out how frustrating it can be watching a defense go against him. He is shifty , slippery and those deep bombshell are
daggers. I am so glad he is in the AFC now. The guy is a magician

You give him too much credit. He isn’t the same player as he was 8 years ago in terms of mobility. His interceptions began dominating the stat sheet instead of playoff wins. His accuracy has declined. His height hasn’t changed but his waistline has. Hawks by 2 scores