Sheldon Cooper Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I'm happy with the pressure and coverage from the starters. Solid run D too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconstwopercentsized Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 2 defensive touchdowns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Another fact is Mallett completed over 60% of his passes last week. Another fact is we played man in order to disrupt the timing, which contributed to his inaccuracy. Another fact is Tru had perfect coverage on his accurate passes, which deflected into an interception. Another fact is that Alford had excellent coverage with several deflections. Another fact is we forced fumbles, which you can't put on Mallett's accuracy. Another fact is we completely shutdown their running game, which you can't put on Mallett's accuracy. Another fact is they were 1 of 8 on 3rd down before our backups came in. Another fact is we moved the ball at will converting over half our first downs against a defense that was 2nd in the NFL at getting off the field on third down.And last but not least, Mallett got hit several times early. The passrush was there, it just wasn't getting him down before the throw.Grrrreat.What does any of that have to do with a pass rush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1969 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) Grrrreat.What does any of that have to do with a pass rush?Pass rush is important...............IF YOU FEAR THE **** QB!!!!!Who fears Mallett? Not a single NFL defense.Did we blitz once the whole game? Edited October 4, 2015 by FalconFanSince1969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconstwopercentsized Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Hgeman got a sack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WornOutFalconFan Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl927 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 One of these days the Falcons will lose. OP will gloat and try to rub his hands together, but they'll stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trudweathers Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 This pass rush is as pathetic as last year. We should have got rid of Bryan Cox with the rest of the others. There was plenty of excuses about QBs throwing quick passes, but Mallet is living in the pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzummo Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Grrrreat.What does any of that have to do with a pass rush?They are all components that collectively make up a pass defense. The jamming at the line reduces the likelihood of success on quick passes. QB hits make the QB feel pressure, which results in him trying to get the ball out earlier. Good coverage with low success on short passes will lead to sacks when QB's start trying to press the ball downfield. This game got out of hand really quickly and our starters were not on the field when teams tend to rack up the most sacks, while the other team has to throw deep to catch up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) With the type of defense we are playing, we may not have a very high sack total.This defense is predicated off of giving up quick dink and dunk passes. We only rush four and rarely blitz. As long as we dont miss tackles and give up explosive plays, this defense is doing exactly what it is designed to do. Edited October 4, 2015 by FentayeJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WornOutFalconFan Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Defense #1 right now in fantasy points this week. Still a few games left to be played though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfishtom Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 With the type of defense we are playing, we may not have a very high sack total.This defense is predicated off of giving up quick dink and dunk passes. We only rush four and rarely blitz. As long as we dont miss tackles and give up explosive plays, this defense is doing exactly what it is designed to do. This^^^^^^^ we applied pressure and they folded, they had 0 points and 3 turnovers after 3 quarters.They could not run or pass effectively. PeriodThis is known as good defenseSack totals are far less important than points allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggressive Pacifist! Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 This^^^^^^^ we applied pressure and they folded, they had 0 points and 3 turnovers after 3 quarters.They could not run or pass effectively. PeriodThis is known as good defenseSack totals are far less important than points allowed.Infinitely less important. Points allowed is what it's ALL about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Meh. Torris is cool and I'm cool with the thread. But I see nothing but goodness in this defense. It's good enough to compliment our high octane offense and win a super bowlI'd love to have had this D in San FranPlus we have a running game. Honestly if we our draft next year went:1) DE/OLB2) OC3) LB or DEAnd kept repeating I'd get it...it'll take another offseason to get Seattle good.mbut the scheme is tight and there's enough talent at each level to keep us more than just competitiveDon't want to sound like Mike Smith but sacks are kinda overrated...because some sacks come on 3rd and 39...junk time when it doesn't matter. We are getting pressure. We are hurrying the passer and all levels are playing in the scheme And let's not forget..it's game 4 in young Beasleys career. Game 4 for all the starters and game one for brooks Reed...it'll get better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vel Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Only thing I wish we had more of this game. Sacks were there but the turnovers were better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) I dont think it's what you said as much as how you said it. If you would have said "Pass Rush, still needs some work", I dont think anyone would have a problem with it.Starting out w/ "The Pass rush is just as pathetic as last year" is what makes you look like a troll. You know it's a BS pot stirring, chicken-little statement w/ absolutely no truth behind it.A. No, it's nowhere near as pathetic as last year and the previous 3 games is all the proof we need.B. It was beyond obvious that the defensive gameplan was not to throw as much pressure as possible at Mallett. Edited October 4, 2015 by RubberDucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevied Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Man shut the f up. This was ok after the 1st time but now it is annoying.Can I double down on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEIST Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 we had soliai hageman jackson out there a lot of the time. vs better passing teams we'd see more beasley + clayborn looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 This pass rush is as pathetic as last year. We should have got rid of Bryan Cox with the rest of the others. There was plenty of excuses about QBs throwing quick passes, but Mallet is living in the pocket.Or, they realize that Mallet is going to give the ball to them if they let him, which they did.If you aren't just straight trolling with this thread, which appears to be the most likely possibility, then you really have no situational awareness. There was no need to ratchet up the pressure on Mallet, no need to waste any blitz packages on him, save them for Brees or Luck.As someone pointed out, if they were going against a better passer, they'd have different players and packages in the game.If they'd kept the starters in, they'd have gotten a ton of sacks because the Texans would have had to take deeper drops to make plays. Then, if a D starter gets hurt, you'd be b#cth#ng about why they left them in the game.If they play the same D against a really good passer, then you'll have something to complain about. But they won't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskooler Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 This pass rush is as pathetic as last year. We should have got rid of Bryan Cox with the rest of the others. There was plenty of excuses about QBs throwing quick passes, but Mallet is living in the pocket.Mallet always throws like all the demons of Hades are after him. I think Mallet throwing the ball was better for us than Mallet lying on his back wondering why there are stars inside the dome.I can't remember many recent QB's that are flat out worse than Mallet, despite having a good line and good receiving targets and a good running game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggressive Pacifist! Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 OP just doesn't get it you guys. He's not that smart, clearly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggressive Pacifist! Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 What I'm seeing is that we're working to shut down their run game, and challenging Mallet to beat us in the air.It really is this simple, "Lord" (lol) Torris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazoo Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Or, they realize that Mallet is going to give the ball to them if they let him, which they did.If you aren't just straight trolling with this thread, which appears to be the most likely possibility, then you really have no situational awareness. There was no need to ratchet up the pressure on Mallet, no need to waste any blitz packages on him, save them for Brees or Luck.As someone pointed out, if they were going against a better passer, they'd have different players and packages in the game.If they'd kept the starters in, they'd have gotten a ton of sacks because the Texans would have had to take deeper drops to make plays. Then, if a D starter gets hurt, you'd be b#cth#ng about why they left them in the game.If they play the same D against a really good passer, then you'll have something to complain about. But they won't we also had a street rookie free agent starting at free safety, I assure you we felt it would be best to keep an extra guy in coverage than up on the line.I hardly ever saw the LOS getting crowded the entire game when our defense was on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconstwopercentsized Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Can I double down on this? Split them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconinPA Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I agree with you , we could use a better pass rush. A better QB probably would have made it difficult for us. But we are only four games in. Hopefully we will get better as the season goes on. Right now, I am excited that we are still undefeated!!! 4-0!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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