(10-03-2017, 07:10 PM)The_Franchise_QB Wrote: The defensive line should be more dominant against run. I realize that Ngakoue is the better pass rusher and its almost damn near impossible to think about taking him off the field, but it makes more sense in theory to have Fowler out there on 1st down. I am not proposing that notion yet, but hey if it continues you gotta think about it. Also, I think we are seeing the result of inexperience from Jack which I totally expected. He wasn't a full time linebacker in college and was put through all three LB positions last season. When he played he mostly saw time at strong side. I'd say give it time, because it appears as though Jack is a very fast learner and special talent and will get guys lined up in the gaps appropriately with more experience. There is a lot of studying that goes on being a MLB in the NFL, and I am sure Poz is there along the way helping him out. He has improved upon many aspects of his game from preseason week 1 so I just think we are seeing a learning curve. This week will be extremely tough against a whole different type of RB. Bell is extremely patient and can be very frustrating. This week is more important on gap control and I am sure the emphasize this week is on gap control.

I also am a patient fan with new players, especially Dante Fowler because he tore his ACL and was a year late learning the defense. However, I have noticed despite having a better, more disciplinary HC this season, #56 is still being called for penalties. He is really slow to cut those out. Yannick is better at following game rules and did not rough the passer in the Texans game, although I have heard referees call out #91 too.

Myles Jack cross-trained during training camp, but only played on the strong side in the regular season last year. When asked to switch places with Paul Posluszny this year he wasn't good at all and moved back outside.

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