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Quote:The assistants deserve some credit. Doesn't mean I would change my opinion on Wash, Fisch or Babich. But they do deserve some credit. Not denying that either. 

Fair enough, and surprised. 

Have to give credit where credit it due.  I thought that the kid from Stanford outplayed Branch during the preseason games.  He had more production in less plays.  During the preseason games Branch's effort was decent, but he always seemed to be a couple of steps away from making the play.  Branch has kept with it and his improvement has been a pleasure to observe.  He seems to be playing with more energy and better technique.  The credit for the improvement goes to both the player and the coaching staff.  Ryan Davis is also developing into a solid young rotational player.

Nice quote from D-line coach on the homepage today:

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 Branch, a second-round selection in the 2012 NFL Draft from Clemson, struggled in the preseason and early in the regular season.  But through 13 games he is second on the team with four sacks and is behind only end Jason Babin  and tackle Sen’Derrick Marks with 16 quarterback hurries.  

 

While Bradley has talked often about Branch’s effort level improving since being challenged early in the season, defensive line coach Todd Wash said there’s more to the development. “His skill level and fundamentals have improved so much,” Wash said.    “As a pass rusher, he was more of a finesse guy and a one-trick pony.    He’s really started to develop a second move and he has a decent third move that’s starting to develop also.   I just think he has played a lot more and has some confidence.  

He’s maturing. He’s not a Hall of Famer yet, and his maturity has gotten better.”   Branch, who rushes predominately from the right side as the backup “Leo” end/linebacker behind Babin, ranks 11th in the NFL in pressures from the right side according to Pro Football Focus.  

 

“He understands what we expect and he has confidence now,” Wash said. “We have confidence in him. He has confidence in himself. That was a lot of it. He sees himself as a good player now. That goes a long way.”

 

He obviously has some talent and I am glad the coaches are getting something out of him.

Quote:Nice quote from D-line coach on the homepage today:

 

I love that quote, pass rushing (as odd as this may sound) is similar to pitching, you need a plethora of different effective moves (pitches) to keep guys off balance.

Another sack today.  He is most dangerous when he stunts and rushes from different locations multiple times.  Good to see.

Quote:Another sack today.  He is most dangerous when he stunts and rushes from different locations multiple times.  Good to see.

 

They did a great job of getting to the QB today!

Dre doing work

Credit to the coaching staff on realizing that Branch is not currently and possibly never may be a hand in the dirt traditional rush DE but are still maximizing his skill set. His athleticism allows him to be moved around and it is working out well. Its really good to see.

Quote:Now you guys just made me want a hoverboard for Christmas again, it's going to happen one of these days! I don't care if I'm 80 by then, [BAD WORD REMOVED] it's going to happen!

The future is now, friend.

There's one absolute thing about Andre Branch, and that's that when he locks onto the QB and you don't block him he's going to get a sack.

 

He's a non-stop force. Even if he'll never be a four down guy, he's a perfect fit at the LEO spot.

Quote:There's one absolute thing about Andre Branch, and that's that when he locks onto the QB and you don't block him he's going to get a sack.

 

He's a non-stop force. Even if he'll never be a four down guy, he's a perfect fit at the LEO spot.

When he locks onto the QB and isn't blocked? I would hope he gets the sack.


In all seriousness, it's great they've found what he does well. Hopefully he develops more.

Quote:When he locks onto the QB and isn't blocked? I would hope he gets the sack.


In all seriousness, it's great they've found what he does well. Hopefully he develops more.

You would hope, but how many times have we watched a LB not named Daryl Smith knife back there, only to have the QB step into the pocket and have them completely whiff, sliding in the backfield?

 

I like that Andre Branch doesn't do that for the most part. That's what I meant

Quote:You would hope, but how many times have we watched a LB not named Daryl Smith knife back there, only to have the QB step into the pocket and have them completely whiff, sliding in the backfield?

 

I like that Andre Branch doesn't do that for the most part. That's what I meant

Touché, you're right. He does close on the quarterback pretty well. I loved him coming out of that draft so I will be as happy as anyone if he can keep improving.

Quote:You would hope, but how many times have we watched a LB not named Daryl Smith knife back there, only to have the QB step into the pocket and have them completely whiff, sliding in the backfield?

 

I like that Andre Branch doesn't do that for the most part. That's what I meant

 

Prosinski did this yesterday.  Was unblocked, but took a really bad angle coming in and went right by the QB.

They are moving him all around and finding spots for him to attack.

 

I agree with Jagwired in that he actually locks onto the QB and tracks him down properly when unblocked instead of whiffing constantly as we have seen from our Jags lineman in the past. Its not something every D-lineman can do with consistency and as Prosinski showed its even tough for quick secondary players to rock the QB in the backfield cleanly.

Quote:They are moving him all around and finding spots for him to attack.

 

I agree with Jagwired in that he actually locks onto the QB and tracks him down properly when unblocked instead of whiffing constantly as we have seen from our Jags lineman in the past. Its not something every D-lineman can do with consistency and as Prosinski showed its even tough for quick secondary players to rock the QB in the backfield cleanly.

at the speed the prosinksi was running down there completely unblocked and untouched I think any of us could have got away from that tackle by doing exactly what manuel did, just taking a step forward, lol He was going so quick there was no way he could have made the adjustment that quick and the angle he had to take removed any chance of him getting the adjustment, That's what I've liked about cyp when he comes in on the blitz, If you look closely, he kinda slows down right before he gets there so he can make last second adjustments, It's not much, but it's enough that he doesn't completely miss. 

^^^ the only time anyone has ever claimed Prisons of moving too fast haha..oh my. Remember when Propain was suppose to be one of the biggest steals of his draft?

Since the break, he has 4 sacks in the last five games. What's changed? His technique, maybe?


I still think drafting a pass rusher should be a top priority. But could it be that Branch is finally turning into the kind of player we thought he could be when we drafted him?

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