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MIA's priority in last year's matchup was clearly taking away the middle of the field, consistently fielding 3 IDL and and loading the box.
One of NE's counters were power and outside zone runs designed to hit off-tackle, with Edelman often picking on converted CB Eric Rowe https://twitter.com/tkyles39/status/1303372144156594178
One of NE's counters were power and outside zone runs designed to hit off-tackle, with Edelman often picking on converted CB Eric Rowe https://twitter.com/tkyles39/status/1303372144156594178
Returning starters Godchaux and Wilkins put up a good fight, but this was a tough day for the fins' LBs.
They fall victim to Sony's patience and vision and often handed blocks to the OL by falling for misdirection with Burkhead in the backfield
They fall victim to Sony's patience and vision and often handed blocks to the OL by falling for misdirection with Burkhead in the backfield
Upgrades were clearly needed on the edge and the 2nd level. Enter former the Patriots and current captains!
Human torpedo Elandon Roberts immediately upgrades Miami's run defense as an intelligent and fearless downhill thumper. Rarely fooled or caught missing a tackle
Human torpedo Elandon Roberts immediately upgrades Miami's run defense as an intelligent and fearless downhill thumper. Rarely fooled or caught missing a tackle
Brilliant, technically sound, energetic, ultra versatile, not much I can say about Kyle Van Noy that hasn't been said already.
Just enjoy the show lol
Just enjoy the show lol
So what's a team to do against such talented players?
Slow them down by putting them in conflict and making them think.
Roberts plays big, but he's still under 6'. BAL and HOU had success freezing him just long enough for an OL to climb to him. Can't let ERob play aggressive
Slow them down by putting them in conflict and making them think.
Roberts plays big, but he's still under 6'. BAL and HOU had success freezing him just long enough for an OL to climb to him. Can't let ERob play aggressive
This strategy was also effective with KVN on the edge.
By putting Van Noy in conflict and forcing him to read instead of attack, BAL and HOU were able to block the linebacker with relative ease.
Cam used this tactic effectively vs Hightower in 2017
By putting Van Noy in conflict and forcing him to read instead of attack, BAL and HOU were able to block the linebacker with relative ease.
Cam used this tactic effectively vs Hightower in 2017
Expecting to see QB Power at least once against a potential MIA bear front.
One of his aces throughout his career and it's low risk given he's running behind two lead blockers and has a massive frame.
His patience and vision give second-level defenders a lot of trouble
One of his aces throughout his career and it's low risk given he's running behind two lead blockers and has a massive frame.
His patience and vision give second-level defenders a lot of trouble
When the Patriots' front opened up and lightened the box, Cam made them pay with QB draws, another low-risk concept that take advantage of Cam's size and power against a smaller box
The biggest key from the Patriots' running backs will be pressing holes before hitting their intended gaps or areas.
When Van Noy and Roberts were the Patriots' starting linebackers vs CAR in 2017, the Panthers' best runs came as a result of patient and manipulative running
When Van Noy and Roberts were the Patriots' starting linebackers vs CAR in 2017, the Panthers' best runs came as a result of patient and manipulative running
There were times the Ravens were able to take Van Noy out of plays without even touching him.
Lamar and Ingram duped him on a speed option run, and Gus Edwards was able to score due to the threat of Jackson keeping the rock.
Cam scored vs NE on a similar concept (veer option)
Lamar and Ingram duped him on a speed option run, and Gus Edwards was able to score due to the threat of Jackson keeping the rock.
Cam scored vs NE on a similar concept (veer option)
So to summarize:
-Off tackle concepts against 3-4 "bear" fronts
-Use misdirection and option runs to slow defenders down and force them into conflict
-Stay patient and don't give yourself away.
Also think attacking Kamu Grugier-Hill and Eric Rowe will be a priority when possible
-Off tackle concepts against 3-4 "bear" fronts
-Use misdirection and option runs to slow defenders down and force them into conflict
-Stay patient and don't give yourself away.
Also think attacking Kamu Grugier-Hill and Eric Rowe will be a priority when possible
