(01-08-2024, 07:38 PM)WingerDinger Wrote: I don't know which was worse for me, the play calling or the poor tackling..

Just poor, poor tackling.. I can't get over that one. It's almost like they were trying to hip or chest tackle most of the time. I mean, the legs are right there!! Sweep the [BLEEP] leg if ya have to, Johnny!!

I think defensive guys are more interested in delivering the big, high light reel level hit than performing a sound tackle.  Guys don't tend to launch helmet first any more due to the illegality of it, but I can't tell you how many times I see guys launch their bodies shoulder first aiming to hit their target squarely, however, their arms are by their sides instead of attempting to wrap the ball carrier up so they can deliver maximum force with their attempted hit (and often miss).  That tendency needs to be coached out of them.

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