hinton
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Hey. Frequent lurker, infrequent poster.
I've seen a lot of articles/posts/blogs lately about how the Seahawks/Carroll's defence has been figured out. Finishing number 1 in scoring defence for a 4th straight year is unparalleled but it feels somewhat different this season. Less violent, which is odd when the run defence is so solid. maybe it simply feels less intimidating.
The Leo / 4-3:
For years all the talk was about the leo position. Clemmon's was a monster there for several years and rotational guys also finding success. Over the last few years we seem to have quietly shifted into a more typical 4-3 formation, with more rotation across the line. There are clear advantages and disadvantages to this, but as players have more responsibility do we miss the 'one man, one role' type of simplicity that allows players to pin their ears back and play thought-free?
Press-Man
This year we seem to have played off the receiver more than I can recall under the Carroll tenure. A couple of years ago we played press-man coverage the majority of the time, disrupting routes, frustrating receivers, and limiting the quick-throws. Aside from the departure of Browner I don't know why we have shifted our focus here. Were people figuring us out? Was Browner just that good?
Nothing gives me a spike in blood pressure quite like seeing a WR/TE get a free-release or a 10 yard cushion. I can't remember the last time we made a receiver lose it, like Jennings taking a swing at Browner or Roddy White visibly livid, or any receiver getting 'alligator arms'
Cover 3
The formation is the most widely accepted reason for the change in the defence. Maybe it is, but it seems that we even play this a little less than we used to. From what I can see it's technique and attitude within the formation, rather than the formation itself.
Fear
Maybe I'm mistaken about this but people don't seem to fear playing the defence anymore. Everyone accepts that they are still one of the best defences in the league for fundamentals / formations / understanding / speed - but no-one is intimidated as they one were. I wanna see them make a receiver lose his mind again, failing to run routes in the 4th, and avoiding the middle of the field like the plague!
I've only followed the NFL for about 13 years, growing up in the UK football (soccer) was my main sport). I'd appreciate some insight from those who've grown up with the game, or studied it in more depth.
I've seen a lot of articles/posts/blogs lately about how the Seahawks/Carroll's defence has been figured out. Finishing number 1 in scoring defence for a 4th straight year is unparalleled but it feels somewhat different this season. Less violent, which is odd when the run defence is so solid. maybe it simply feels less intimidating.
The Leo / 4-3:
For years all the talk was about the leo position. Clemmon's was a monster there for several years and rotational guys also finding success. Over the last few years we seem to have quietly shifted into a more typical 4-3 formation, with more rotation across the line. There are clear advantages and disadvantages to this, but as players have more responsibility do we miss the 'one man, one role' type of simplicity that allows players to pin their ears back and play thought-free?
Press-Man
This year we seem to have played off the receiver more than I can recall under the Carroll tenure. A couple of years ago we played press-man coverage the majority of the time, disrupting routes, frustrating receivers, and limiting the quick-throws. Aside from the departure of Browner I don't know why we have shifted our focus here. Were people figuring us out? Was Browner just that good?
Nothing gives me a spike in blood pressure quite like seeing a WR/TE get a free-release or a 10 yard cushion. I can't remember the last time we made a receiver lose it, like Jennings taking a swing at Browner or Roddy White visibly livid, or any receiver getting 'alligator arms'
Cover 3
The formation is the most widely accepted reason for the change in the defence. Maybe it is, but it seems that we even play this a little less than we used to. From what I can see it's technique and attitude within the formation, rather than the formation itself.
Fear
Maybe I'm mistaken about this but people don't seem to fear playing the defence anymore. Everyone accepts that they are still one of the best defences in the league for fundamentals / formations / understanding / speed - but no-one is intimidated as they one were. I wanna see them make a receiver lose his mind again, failing to run routes in the 4th, and avoiding the middle of the field like the plague!
I've only followed the NFL for about 13 years, growing up in the UK football (soccer) was my main sport). I'd appreciate some insight from those who've grown up with the game, or studied it in more depth.