Huge Cushion

[hesscl34]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

The question wasn't about why Rogers was getting beat....of course no coach would tell his player that?

Let's just see if there is a repeat of last year before we conclude that Rogers suck.

Sorry, no coach tells his players to sit and wait and put a huge cushion between himself and the guy he is defending... Rogers had cement in his shoes.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by hesscl34

Sorry, no coach tells his players to sit and wait and put a huge cushion between himself and the guy he is defending... Rogers had cement in his shoes.

Ummm....I think Rogers was doing exactly what they told him to do, which was give a cushion.

Now maybe Williams had him play that way because of lack of pass rush up front, I don't know.

[hesscl34]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Ummm....I think Rogers was doing exactly what they told him to do, which was give a cushion.

Now maybe Williams had him play that way because of lack of pass rush up front, I don't know.

Is Rogers your brother or something? You are always defending him and he SUCKED last year. I don't care how talented you are, if you are can't catch the damn ball, tackle a guy, rush a guy, and when you do "try" you end up getting an interference call - YOU SUCK.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by hesscl34

Sorry, no coach tells his players to sit and wait and put a huge cushion between himself and the guy he is defending... Rogers had cement in his shoes.

Sorry but no coach would put up with a player giving that big of a cushion.

[ncskinsfanec]

Before you disparage Greg Williams any more you have to remember what a great coordinator he's been in this league. He had our defense in the top 10 two straight years and helped get the Titans to the Super Bowl in '99. Like everyone else on the team it was just a down year all around.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

I think the answer depends on the WR's talents. For example, if a guy has trouble beating press coverage, the coaches are more inclined to use press coverage. If a guy (e.g. T.O.) can beat press coverage and is speedy, you are going to be 5-10 yards off the line. It also depends on whether the coaches are running a zone or man scheme. It also depends on whether the coaches are calling a blitz. In sum, I don't think that there is any one answer, it depends on a lot of factors.

However, I think it is fair to say that that the CBs weren't playing as much press coverage because we were getting beat for huge plays.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

If Williams wanted Rogers to play close to the line of scrimmage and yet he still kept lining up 5-10 yards back how long do you really think he would have stayed in/started games?
I really think it was more a matter of scheme.

[MTK]

LOL it sure doesn't take long for people to jump off a players' bandwagon that's for sure.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

NOBODY was good last year, not a single one. Let's give them a pass this time considering they've been in the top ten two seasons prior. Let's see how they fare THIS go round.

[charlielyons]

lets not panic on rogers just yet, remember when champ bailey came in, he had alot of help in that secondary. i mean his opposite was darrell green and deion sanders..... its takes some longer to develop.