(12-14-2023, 11:54 AM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(12-14-2023, 10:53 AM)flgatorsandjags Wrote: The biggest issue is Injuries.  Before Cambell got injured he was a top 10 corner in the league and you can put him on a island with most WRs in this league.  Herndon out has also hurt this team, he was having a career year and one important job for a nickle corner is run defense and that is something Herndon is very good at.  It has taken a big hit since we lost Herndon.  The Hamilton injury has also been a big blow to this D.  If we can get all these guys back healthy for the playoffs I think our D can much improve.  Fatukasi play has also dropped.  Need him healthy as well.  Agnew back will also be huge for our ST

Bad tackling has been a plague in recent weeks all over the back seven, not just the nickel spot. 

FTR - the missed tackles vs the Browns by Jags backup secondary players are as follows:
Greg Junior - 2
Montaric Brown - 3
Antonio Johnson - 0

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Something I forgot to mention in the post I made yesterday is that at least 3 of the explosive plays allowed in the past two weeks have come from sending the blitz and getting beaten before the pressure arrived. (may be as many as 5 big plays, but I haven't fully researched it) 

I expect the game plan against Balt/Lamar to be about containment more than pressure, so we may see a shift in that.  

We also may see Caldwell rethink how and when he's dialing up these blitzes moving forward so that doesn't get exploited from what we've put on tape. 

I noticed the DBs giving away their blitz early and the opposing QB adjusting at least 3 times since the niners game. 
That strategy needs a new wrinkle to keep them guessing. 

I know they fake this DB blitz at times and drop into coverage - but if the QB changes protection or calls a hot route - we can't allow free running receivers anymore. Not sure what is coached in those situations when the offense is seen obviously adjusting to the threat - but it may need a change.