(10-28-2019, 07:27 PM)Caldrac Wrote:

(10-28-2019, 06:51 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: I think that Minshew had some miscues in weeks 6 and 7 and has been getting some coaching about that. He showed signs of correction vs the jets, and if he continues that correction in London then the staff very well could lean toward the hot hand. 

It will be interesting to see if the tinhorns attempt to contain Minshew within the tackle box like the saints did. They may be a bit better equipped to do it than the jets were, and it clearly limits his penchant and knack for extending plays and keeping drives alive. 

If that were to happen again, then coaches have no choice but to at least consider Foles' ability to get the ball out quickly from the pocket.  Something Minshew seems to be a beat slower with.  A half second can make all the difference and it's widely thought Foles has an edge in that dept.

If they try to contain him in the pocket how should they address the defense then? Maybe get away from under center and play from the shot gun? Give him more space?

Just trying to think. It helps with Watt out for sure. I like the idea of quick plays though. Maybe Josh Oliver is more loose after playing two weeks in a row.

It'll be a fun game though for sure.

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I was wondering this too. The Saints sort of put the blueprint out there of how to make Minshew uncomfortable and nobody else has done it yet. 

If the horns do it, I'd imagine the coaching staff has to have already come up with a game plan to attack a soft QB contain rush like that. I'd think we could run draws out of the gun all game against that with LF, but can't remember if it was attempted vs the Saints. Screens might be a good option as well, but I'm just shooting from the hip on that one . 

I'd definitely be shocked if there wasn't a sort of "plan B" to go to if it happens again though.

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