Lee
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I'm keeping my eyes on the defensive line. They have been solid at stifling the run but seem like they are having difficulty getting to the QB. Just really inconsistent pressure and not finishing plays when they finally get in the pocket.
Mahomes maybe the exception but against Tyrod, Mills and a somewhat battered Texans o-line, they have to be better going forward.
Hopefully Woods will get more comfortable dialing up the type of blitzes you mentioned, especially if our pass rush continues to struggle.
The Dline ranks 6th in the NFL in win rate on passing downs. They are beating their guy but the coverage has been too soft. The QB's have been extending plays and throwing quick.
What we need to do is play a press man zone. Our zone has been too soft in the secondary. Keep our safeties deep, but have our outside corners play tight and take away the easy throws to the wide outs, then on passing downs, bring in Jok and allow do a better job of passing off the RB's and TE's in routes. They are going to keep the plays in front of them and only Ward and Newsome should have their backs to the play.
A bit more scheming on defense too. The sack we only rushed 4 because we dropped Myles into coverage. I know he is one of the best in the league, but more of that, if they double him like they have been, drop him, waste the 2 lineman who are confused, bring pressure from the other side, have miles keep an eye on the QB running....or some line schemes, and rush 5 on third and 10+, lets get off the field more.
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