This is the $20M question. Until they can get after the passer, consistently, with four dudes, they are going to have issues in coverage. This is the top fix that needs to happen on this side of the ball.
This is the $20M question. Until they can get after the passer, consistently, with four dudes, they are going to have issues in coverage. This is the top fix that needs to happen on this side of the ball.
The good thing about the coaching staff change appears that this group recognizes where the issues and are trying to fix them. We pulled a bunch of DL out of the portal and appear to be in on a number of top DL. The other group seemed to always be just more of the same that got them there.
This is the $20M question. Until they can get after the passer, consistently, with four dudes, they are going to have issues in coverage. This is the top fix that needs to happen on this side of the ball.
I like Downs, he's just not explosive enough. Might need to move him inside, same with Grimes. Just not twitchy
This is the $20M question. Until they can get after the passer, consistently, with four dudes, they are going to have issues in coverage. This is the top fix that needs to happen on this side of the ball.
I like Downs, he's just not explosive enough. Might need to move him inside, same with Grimes. Just not twitchy
Grimes is NOT twitchy. He is also, by my estimation, not physical enough to play inside. They are going to have to hope he catches lightning in a bottle and bounces early.
From things I've heard, I get the impression that this staff was taken off guard by how unprepared the defensive roster was. I don't think it ever occurred to BV that an Oklahoma defensive roster could be as bad as he inherited. From lack of S&C, to lack of skills development both mentally and physically the roster he inherited was bad except for those guys who did it on their own. Even in those positions where they had a guy who could play there was no one to back them up. Lots of those losses came from a D that was gassed by the fourth quarter.
While I see where BV is going with having a Lebby style offense, last year was not a good year to go full no huddle, peddle to the metal. Twenty fewer plays a game and we probably win a few of those.
That's the place I would fault BV. The idea of where he wants the team to go is great, and I think it would have worked last year if we had the quality of roster we had when he left. However, between Moops, Grinch, and Wylie our defense needed more than a few tweeks and a Summer under Shmitty.
This is the $20M question. Until they can get after the passer, consistently, with four dudes, they are going to have issues in coverage. This is the top fix that needs to happen on this side of the ball.
I like Downs, he's just not explosive enough. Might need to move him inside, same with Grimes. Just not twitchy
Totally agree. I've been saying that for a year now. Move him inside. I love his motor, tenacity, competitiveness but he's just too slow on the edge. I think moving inside would help his career and give him a chance at the next level possibly. He won't be going to the NFL right now where he is playing.