(11-08-2019, 11:19 AM)JagFan81 Wrote:

(11-08-2019, 09:57 AM)NYC4jags Wrote: Jacobs back on the strong side may help the run defense a little bit. 
If we actually use the SAM at all.  

The way the league is going offensively a base defense with three 4-3 linebackers is not going to get lots of use. 
Makes me wonder if Williams could maybe have a future role as a SS hybrid player in a big-nickel or dime package if he doesn't become the long term starter at Will. 
Of course this would assume a different coordinator in Jax.  I don't see Wash getting that creative with the talent on hand unfortunately.

That's a good point. O's will try to get LB's in mismatches with TE's and RB's and with their size and speed now, it's hard to find guys who can do it all and it does seem the attitude has been speed can cover mistakes. Speed can cover bad coverage. I'm not sure how much nickel we have run and Hayden has had a solid year so far, the nickel shouldnt be more effective in run D than a SAM LB.

I always felt the Steelers 'Blitzbugh' D system was a solid base system to build around. 3-4 look, theyd send at least 5 guys every time, who and where they would be coming from youd never know and just tight man outside and 2 safeties deep. It got pressure on QB's, OL's struggled to know where to protect, man coverage made the QB hold more giving DL more time. I like the idea of having a base system that can do the things we want and then the players we add can give you the chance to adapt and innovate it to be even more effective. That's something I put against Wash I'm afraid, hes had a very talented group and for a few years but I dont see much of a unique playbook hes been able to build.

We run nickel instead of base most of the time largely as just a basic response to opponents lining up with multiple receivers whether they are running or passing.  
While base should (on paper) be more effective vs the run, you have to respond to the opponents personnel in kind, so nickel gets the nod frequently out of coverage necessity.

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