capologist Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/14643/falcons-coach-dan-quinn-has-veteran-william-moore-tackling-the-issueThe film doesn't lie.As Atlanta Falcons strong safety William Moore sifted through various plays from last season, one in particular was indicative of how not to approach tackling."The Tampa Bay game here, I overran the ball, but [Paul] Worrilow caused the fumble and he saved me," Moore said. "I had the proper angle to make the tackle, but I overran it because I was going for the kill shot, and (Bucs running back Bobby Rainey) cut back at the last minute. I didn't break down where I should have just broken down and made the tackle. But I was thinking 'kill' the whole time."I've just got to pick my poison and settle down."New Falcons coach Dan Quinn, with his fast-and-physical motto, appreciates Moore's aggression. At the same time, Quinn made it a point to emphasize to Moore how he needs to alter his tackling approach to thrive on defense. Not to mention Moore has been fined at least $97,000 for illegal hits over the previous two seasons and even received a warning letter from the NFL for his sometimes reckless play.Rather than take Quinn's words as an insult, the seventh-year veteran and one-time Pro Bowler Moore gladly accepted the challenge."I'm a rookie now. That's my mindset," Moore said. "I've got a new playbook, new coach. My expectations for myself, I haven't reached that yet. I could be so much better than what I am. When Coach Quinn said, 'We're going to work on your tackling,' I came back and said, 'What do you mean by that, coach?' I wanted to get specific. And he told me, 'Pick your battles, and know when to make the proper tackle and know when you've got the kill shot.'"Since I've been here, I've watched the plays that I've missed. I don't want to go see interceptions because I already know how those ended. I like to watch miss tackles and missed opportunities because that's the only way I can get better."Missed tackles and missed opportunities were part of the reason the Falcons struggled miserably on defense the last two seasons. Last year, when the Falcons surrendered a league-high 398.3 yards per game, they gave up 82.9 yards after contact, which ranked 22th in the NFL. The league's best was the Quinn-coachedSeattle Seahawks defense at 57.25 yards allowed after contact per game.This season, Moore will play more of the in-the-box safety he's best suited for, so he has to be a sure-tackler. He dropped weight this offseason to better prepare himself. But the emphasis on tackling doesn't mean Moore needs a beginner's course on wrapping up and securing the tackle or needs to constantly practice a Rugby-style technique, as Quinn has used as a teaching tool in the past."It's not about whether I can tackle; it's about knowing when to form tackle and when to blow somebody up," Moore said. "I know that. But when you go into the game, your adrenaline is pumping and your mindset is to destroy. Sometimes you get caught in the moment of thinking you can run straight through the guy and you need to settle down, gather, and make the proper tackle. It's not tackling. It's picking when to make the proper tackle."Moore has no reservations about tackling despite coming off major right shoulder surgery. He missed nine games last season and was sidelined a majority of the offseason. Practicing in the pads Sunday and Monday gave him his first true opportunity to test the surgically repaired shoulder."I'm absolutely not worried about hitting on that shoulder," Moore said. "Time off heals a lot. I'm comfortable. I feel awesome. I was cleared before training camp to use my shoulder. If felt awesome to put the pads on. I want to go out there and thud a little more. Anybody that wants to come see me, they can come see me."Quinn gave a quick assessment of Moore's play in camp."He didn't look inhibited in any way," Quinn said. "Certainly the speed, and he is lighter in weight by design. He has really come in with clear mind. There were really some plays that showed up to me, and I pointed and said, 'That's the style I'm looking for.'" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsH8 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Finally a coach that teaches proper tackling. It has been years since we've seen good tackling even during the smith era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelnu Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Bout time, that guy tries to shoulder bump too many times. The Chicago game he attempted to bump Forte outta bounds, instead the guy keeps his balance and runs a TD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 *Standing ovation gif here* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullie Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 In defense of Mr W Moore tackles like this Made me forget about the outcome of some games...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 If Will Mo can shore up his tackling and stop launching himself into the kill shot so often he would not be injured as much. I think he will excel in this defense though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Cooper Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Form tackling will save his shoulder and lengthen his career. Also result in less missed tackles which is my only gripe with Moore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-TowN.- Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 "I was thinking Kill the whole time." **** Willy that's pretty intense haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tldr Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Willymo leads with his shoulder too much without even looking at his target. How many times has he laid out Trufant because he's blindly going for a knockout hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbigdog35 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 *I'm hoping that Willy Mo becomes our true enforcer on this defense because he has definitely shown flashes!! Coach Quinn is coaching this man up damm I love it!!!!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Willymo leads with his shoulder too much without even looking at his target. How many times has he laid out Trufant because he's blindly going for a knockout hit.Yeah man .. he was gonna kill Trufant last year. I kept fearing that Tru was going to get injured all from WillMo knocking his head off every other play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbloodz Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 You are supposed to lead with your shoulders. You play behind your shoulder pads if that makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Yep, even Mo isn't beyond improvement. Nice to see DQ addressing vets and rooks alike. Player development... hmmm... it's about time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isproab Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Good. Moore tries more time than not to deliver a knock out blow with a shoulder (no wrapping). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHALCONABERNATHY Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Man, it's all about the little things. We're gonna be so much better on D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Bout time, that guy tries to shoulder bump too many times. The Chicago game he attempted to bump Forte outta bounds, instead the guy keeps his balance and runs a TD.The play you're talking about is Sean Weatherspoon, not Moore.But it's about time a coach got these guys learning proper tackling techniques. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I tell you what. Mo hasn't been the only guy whiffing on tackles. It seems like the past 3-4 years we've done absolutely nothing to address this serious problem on defense. The fact that it is being addressed early on bodes well for our new coaching staff. From WM25 comments, it sounds like that's the first time in his career that a coach has asked him to improve his tackling. Player development and attention to detail.You can bet when the staff rolled the tape for each players improvement, Willie Mo was like whoa, I cost our team a lot of extra yards...it's all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGABOZ Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 willly mo needs to watch the seahawks 2015 tackling vid, oh never mind he has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiker Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 He should have learned remedial tackling in Pop Warner now blowing up people that happens from time to time.So if ESPN highlights are the motive then grow up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysnill1 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I tell you what. Mo hasn't been the only guy whiffing on tackles. It seems like the past 3-4 years we've done absolutely nothing to address this serious problem on defense. The fact that it is being addressed early on bodes well for our new coaching staff. From WM25 comments, it sounds like that's the first time in his career that a coach has asked him to improve his tackling. Player development and attention to detail.You can bet when the staff rolled the tape for each players improvement, Willie Mo was like whoa, I cost our team a lot of extra yards...it's all good.the tape doesn't lie. if we make half the tackles we whiffed on last season, we would have been a top 15 defense against the run. most of those whiffs came on 3rd down too and were converted to first downs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I tell you what. Mo hasn't been the only guy whiffing on tackles. It seems like the past 3-4 years we've done absolutely nothing to address this serious problem on defense. The fact that it is being addressed early on bodes well for our new coaching staff. From WM25 comments, it sounds like that's the first time in his career that a coach has asked him to improve his tackling. Player development and attention to detail.You can bet when the staff rolled the tape for each players improvement, Willie Mo was like whoa, I cost our team a lot of extra yards...it's all good.One of the many negatives against Smitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 the tape doesn't lie. if we make half the tackles we whiffed on last season, we would have been a top 15 defense against the run. most of those whiffs came on 3rd down too and were converted to first downsAnd if we made half the tackles we missed in the NFCCG, we would have played in the Super Bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMan Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 It seems Moore and a number of other players are willing to be guided and instructed by our new Head Coach, even if it means admitting weaknesses and embracing change. Leadership is simply defined as influence, and Dan Quinn's influence is already transforming the Falcons. This bodes well for this season and many more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysnill1 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 And if we made half the tackles we missed in the NFCCG, we would have played in the Super Bowl.exactly and I'm glad we got coaches who are bringing it to the players and making them accountable for their mistakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullitt Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Q is crossing all the t's and dotting all the i's. Man, I like Quinn. My only (minor) concern is that he might get too buddy buddy with the players like Mora. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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