Quote:Our coverage guys weren't very good, especially the safeties and the #3 CB.


 

But that doesn't mean he's wrong about blitzing. I once again bring up the first tinhorns game, where Hoyer was never able to handle the blitz, but nonetheless was successful because he was frequently given just a four-man rush on passing downs.


 

One has to pick the right times to blitz, and a lot of that depends on the opposition. With a running QB like Mariota, it's better to emphasize contain. In the case of Hoyer, he should have been blitzed every 2nd or 3rd and long. Also blitzing was called for against the clots in the first game when their OL was still in shambles, and against Rookie Winston. But the Jags didn't step up their blitzing until after the bye.

 

And there can be other reasons to blitz. Against New England blitzing wouldn't have helped, but the Jags should have blitzed seven or more every play in the 4th quarter. They should have hit Brady and made him pay for passing with a big lead. You need to stand up to bullies.