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DYoungJelly · 12-20-2014, 01:46 PM

Let me preface my post by saying I do believe we need to improve the line. A Iupati prototype as the model to follow.

That being said, upgrading the defensive line would have the most immediate, dramatic impact on both sides of the ball.

Being able to get pressure on the opposing QB with 4 rushers is one of the biggest factors in the game of football at any level.

Pressure with 4 limits the time the QB has to make decisions and can mask weaknesses in our secondary. Pressure from the the D line can make good corners (Richard Sherman) appear better than they are because those quick decisions are being thrown into coverages that are full strength.

Getting pressure with four would ease up the pressure on Hall, Breeland, and Amerson and we wouldn't have to bring an all pro caliber safety to fix our deep secondary. Breeland might be a pro bowler this year if we had a pass rush.

Having a killer D line would also impact the offense significantly.

The single biggest impact should be keeping the opposing defense off balance. Playing a close game or playing ahead late in the 3rd quarter and 4th quarter is totally different than playing from behind.

If you want to help the offensive line, don't put them in positions where the defense can pin their ears back and play one dimensionally. We have been playing from behind almost every game. When the defense has to play run and pass our o line has an advantage.

An improved defensive line should improve our time of possession which makes a huge difference in the pass rush in the 4th quarter. (An improvement in the O line should do the same.)

We are currently running a west coast style offense with a lot of short passing. In theory, this shouldn't require 6 second protections.

Both need to be improved. A huge upgrade on the defensive side would have the most dramatic, immediate impact though.

12-20-2014, 01:46 PM	#62
DYoungJelly The Starter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,300	Re: Fix the Line Thread Let me preface my post by saying I do believe we need to improve the line. A Iupati prototype as the model to follow. That being said, upgrading the defensive line would have the most immediate, dramatic impact on both sides of the ball. Being able to get pressure on the opposing QB with 4 rushers is one of the biggest factors in the game of football at any level. Pressure with 4 limits the time the QB has to make decisions and can mask weaknesses in our secondary. Pressure from the the D line can make good corners (Richard Sherman) appear better than they are because those quick decisions are being thrown into coverages that are full strength. Getting pressure with four would ease up the pressure on Hall, Breeland, and Amerson and we wouldn't have to bring an all pro caliber safety to fix our deep secondary. Breeland might be a pro bowler this year if we had a pass rush. Having a killer D line would also impact the offense significantly. The single biggest impact should be keeping the opposing defense off balance. Playing a close game or playing ahead late in the 3rd quarter and 4th quarter is totally different than playing from behind. If you want to help the offensive line, don't put them in positions where the defense can pin their ears back and play one dimensionally. We have been playing from behind almost every game. When the defense has to play run and pass our o line has an advantage. An improved defensive line should improve our time of possession which makes a huge difference in the pass rush in the 4th quarter. (An improvement in the O line should do the same.) We are currently running a west coast style offense with a lot of short passing. In theory, this shouldn't require 6 second protections. Both need to be improved. A huge upgrade on the defensive side would have the most dramatic, immediate impact though.