Greg Blache Defensive Scheme!!

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I think if we would've gotten better results blitzing we wouldn't even be having this conversation. The Steelers blitz effectively, the Redskins don't. At least not up to this point. For the amount of times we blitzed, the results were pathetic. I'm not sure how anyone can argue with that. Our sack totals were pathetic and I don't remember a lot of times where the pass wasn't completed because of pressure from the blitz. Maybe some, but not enough to justify blitzing as much as we did. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't remember our blitzes creating nearly as much havoc as some of the better defenses in the league. Nothing against Blache but that's just a fact. Simplifying the defense is one thing, but thinking you can beat the opponent all the time without disguising anything is just arrogant.

Our relative lack of success with the blitz can partially be blamed on talent. Our best blitzer by far was Marcus Washington, but he battled injuries his last 2+ years. I thought that Landry would have been a GREAT blitzer as a strong safety, but we've had to move him out of his comfort zone after Sean Taylor's death. I would love to see Kareem Moore eventually demonstrate enough discipline to play Free Safety, allowing Landry to play his more natural position at Strong Safety. As for fancy stunts and blitz disguises, I'm optimistic that Big Albert changes everything for our front 7. We will get to the QB with far fewer blitzes this year, which will lead to big plays by the DBs - mark those words.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Our relative lack of success with the blitz can partially be blamed on talent. Our best blitzer by far was Marcus Washington, but he battled injuries his last 2+ years. I thought that Landry would have been a GREAT blitzer as a strong safety, but we've had to move him out of his comfort zone after Sean Taylor's death. I would love to see Kareem Moore eventually demonstrate enough discipline to play Free Safety, allowing Landry to play his more natural position at Strong Safety. As for fancy stunts and blitz disguises, I'm optimistic that Big Albert changes everything for our front 7. We will get to the QB with far fewer blitzes this year, which will lead to big plays by the DBs - mark those words.

I couldn't agree with you more.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Our relative lack of success with the blitz can partially be blamed on talent. Our best blitzer by far was Marcus Washington, but he battled injuries his last 2+ years. I thought that Landry would have been a GREAT blitzer as a strong safety, but we've had to move him out of his comfort zone after Sean Taylor's death. I would love to see Kareem Moore eventually demonstrate enough discipline to play Free Safety, allowing Landry to play his more natural position at Strong Safety. As for fancy stunts and blitz disguises, I'm optimistic that Big Albert changes everything for our front 7. We will get to the QB with far fewer blitzes this year, which will lead to big plays by the DBs - mark those words.

I completely agree. Previously it was hard to compare our pass rush with the Steelers because of the talent differential up front. I am hoping that our offseason moves have considerably closed that gap.