SeaToTheHawks":3ah6a2s4 said:
Canhawks":3ah6a2s4 said:
I'm willing to bet Carolina is going to stack the line of scrimmage early in the game to not allow the Hawks running game to get started.I hope we use Lynch as a decoy for the first drive anyway forcing them to back off a bit,then release the Beast.
I think you're right. And when they do stack the box with 8 on our first play, I reallllly hope we go play action to Lockett over the top. It will just be way too obvious to go off tackle or dive to Lynch on the first play and I really think we could catch them off guard.
I remember when we started the NFCCG vs the Niners this way.
It was a sucky result, on that play anyway. Any team that plays us as much as the Panthers is thinking two things on that first play. Stop Lynch, and stop deep play action.
I would much prefer 5 rhythm passes or so in a row to start the game. 2 seconds or less holding the ball for Russ. 4 wr looks with Lynch, who I think is on a snap count anyway, either blocking or as safety valve. Serve notice that their slot corners are in for a long day right away, and make it impossible for Carolina to show blitz without exposing single coverage.
Because if we look efficient that first drive, it will affect Carolina's entire offensive approach as well.