This is all conjecture on my part let's get that out of the way. Based on the strengths of our defensive players I see our DL doing quite a bit of one gap penetration. I envision Goodson, Phillips, or Takitaki being expected to make their run fits. Bsed on what we know about our LB corp their production in defending the run will be vital. Mack appears to have the most coverage ability at this time. So in obvious passing situations, I think it's probable that Mack stays on the field in a sub-package with one of the other linebackers who is the least vulnerable in pass coverage and maybe they go nickle with Kevin Johson or they line up in a dime with Johson and Sendejo. Something along those lines.
Studying Jacob Phillips' LSU tape to get a feel for how he found success playing alongside Patrick Queen. How his attacking nature can help his game but it must be controlled, and his ability to play in space with success defining his career.
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Phillips is a tackling machine something we desperately needed ...
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I got the sense Taki was kind of unpolished, but played with energy ... he overran some plays and stuff, but had urgency to do something ... which we need
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
When Taki was in the game, he made very few plays but the defense as a whole played with more intensity resulting in a better outcome.
Numerous times I saw the defense playing well and didn't notice that Taki was in the game until he was replaced. Then immediately the defensive play went down considerably.
People who lack accountability think everything is an attack
I got the sense Taki was kind of unpolished, but played with energy ... he overran some plays and stuff, but had urgency to do something ... which we need
Unpolished? Yes, He only played one full season @ LB in college.
I got the sense Taki was kind of unpolished, but played with energy ... he overran some plays and stuff, but had urgency to do something ... which we need
Unpolished? Yes, He only played one full season @ LB in college.
I see him and SS Joseph as our tone setters.
yeah his future could be at that hybrid position ... good point
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Takitaki and Wilson have great motors but tend to overrun plays. I think with a little more coaching and experience they both can make a significant jump. Phillips and Goodson don't miss tackles but don't really have the ability to make huge impact plays.
I wonder if we have more of a 4 man rotation with these guys throughout the year depending on the down and distance situation.
Takitaki and Phillips are good vs. the run but not so much in coverage.
Wilson didn't grade well in coverage but he was really close on a lot of plays last year. Goodson is decent in coverage and has a strong pass rush.
I could see us playing Takitaki / Phillips on obvious running plays and Wilson and Goodson on obvious passing plays.
What, in Goodson's history, tells you that he is decent in coverage and as a pass rusher?
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How many pass coverage snaps did he get compared to Schobert?
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
Rather than look at what Goodson did last year with such limited snaps when compared to Schobert go back and look at Goodson's numbers in 2018 and 2017.
2018 PFF Grades
Coverage = 59.2 in 210 snaps Pass Rush = 66.2 in 37 snaps
2017 PFF Grades
Coverage = 42.6 in 210 snaps Pass Rush = 48.6 in 30 snaps
Goodson is here for some veteran leadership. He is not the straw that will stir the drink. He will provide some quality reps but I think not as a starter. He should be a plus in the LB room as noted showing the youngsters how to be a Pro. What I liked from Goodson is that he improved each year. That is all you can ask from these Pros is to get better each year. If they do not, they are NOT FOR LONG...
Again I cannot stress enough the importance of our DL to set the tone for the entire Defense. As they go so do our LB and then 3rd tier the DBs.
All will be better players as long as the DL excels. We have been a 3-4 Defense in most of our history of the last 3-4 decades so that most of us have grown use to LBs being our Impact players. They are pawns in the 4-3 or pretty much 4-2, 5-2 defense we will run. We got studs up front on our DL. I know I'm biased and am proud to be a HOMER but I think we have one of the best DL's in the NFL!!!
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I think Wilson was learning on the fly last year. I think with time and preparation, he is going to show to be good.
that would be nice ... I’m skeptical of our LBs (like everyone) simply because we don’t have much proven there
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
I think Jacob is going to be an excellent LB. He has the physical tools, is a good tackler, hustles and has a good attitude. He came from a winning program and I'm sure he wants that at this level. JMO