(08-15-2019, 08:25 AM)The Real Marty Wrote:

(08-14-2019, 05:01 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Don’t give up the big play.
I think we’ll use a few different cover 4 looks from Wash designed to allow the dink  and dunk but prevent the the deep pass.

With our pass rush, I would do the opposite.  Cover tight and hope the pass rush gets home.  Make Mahomes hold the ball a little longer.   

But allowing them to dink and dunk all over the field is giving up our best asset, which is our pass rush.

Their route concepts and timing are too good.
One missed tackle or one false step and they are to the house.
Zone shell and give up the underneath. Force Mahomes to be patient and Gang tackle the dink and dunk. Forcing them to eat clock and limit possessions is the key.
As good as our secondary is, you dont want to challenge their speed and precision with man coverage.

I think the Patriots style of man to man press with a single high safety they used during the playoffs vs the Chiefs only works because the Pats have a quick strike offense. The risk/reward of playing that type of defense gets balanced by their offense, being able to play pass heavy if they fall behind. The Pats offense had the ability to play a game style that features many possessions.
Jags dont have that type of offense. The Jags want to limit possessions and control the game with their run game.

Remember the offense and defense go hand in hand. One cant put the other in a bad spot.

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