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Defensive Line
Ndamukong Suh- When I started watching the Lions on NFL game rewind before we signed him, I noticed he always lined up on the defense's left. This means that his alignment varied, and he played everywhere from 3 technique (outside shoulder of the guard, B gap defender) to 2 technique (inside shoulder of the guard, a gap defender), to 1 technique (or a shade.. outside shoulder of center, A gap defender). This trend continues in Miami as well. Suh should only be aligning as a 3 technique. This means he will have to switch from left to the right side depending on the strength. When he lines up as a 2 or 1 technique (nose tackle) he is automatically double teamed by alignment. He needs to be able to get up the field and make plays and see more single blocks. That's what you pay him $114 million to do, not occupy blockers for Earl Mitchell.
Jordan Phillips- I was really impressed with his play against the Redskins (sack, stop for no gain), especially when he was aligned as a 1 or 2tech. He needs to be our starting nose tackle in our base front.
Earl Mitchell- He gets washed way too often in the run game. However, with his athleticism and motor he brings pass rush as a situational interior rusher. He needs to start at nickel nose tackle and spell Jordan Phillips on passing situations. He can also spell Suh briefly at 3 technique.
C.J. Mosley- I like him in the run game, he can rotate in at 3 technique and nose tackle
Cam Wake- Throughout his career he has predominately played LOLB/LE. While it offers him advantages against less proficient pass blockers at RT, it limits our run game, because Wake lacks the strength at the point of attack required to set the edge of the defense. That is why he should move to weakside defensive end where he will lineup away from the tight end (and spend most of his snaps at RE).
Terrence Fede- This should be our starting strongside defensive end in our base front. We need him to be our strongside edge setter and turn runs back inside. I'd also like to see him get some snaps as an interior rusher on passing downs.
Olivier Vernon- starting nickel de spelling Fede. Can also rotate in for Wake in base fronts. And stop putting him in a 2 point stance and dropping him
I would also cut down on the line games (twists, slant) and pressures.
Linebackers
Jelani Jenkins- leave him at WILL backer
Koa Misi- move him back to MIKE out of necessity
Chris McCain- SAM backer, and let him rush the passer
Secondary
Reshad Jones- no more centerfield, time to move RJ to the box
Walt Aikens- out of necessity.. someone has to play middle of the safety..
Brent Grimes- keep everything the same
Jamar Taylor- when we are playing cover 3 and man free let him get up and press.. also give him help which I will get to
Brice McCain- nickel corner
Coverage wise when we are in base fronts stick to an 8 man front with RJ in the box. On obvious passing situations, I would play more quarter quarter half (cover 6) and cover 3 cloud to bracket (essentially double) the WR Jamar Taylor is in coverage with.
I've been doing tape study on this defense all night on NFL Game Pass and these are some of my thoughts. Comments and questions are encouraged!
Ndamukong Suh- When I started watching the Lions on NFL game rewind before we signed him, I noticed he always lined up on the defense's left. This means that his alignment varied, and he played everywhere from 3 technique (outside shoulder of the guard, B gap defender) to 2 technique (inside shoulder of the guard, a gap defender), to 1 technique (or a shade.. outside shoulder of center, A gap defender). This trend continues in Miami as well. Suh should only be aligning as a 3 technique. This means he will have to switch from left to the right side depending on the strength. When he lines up as a 2 or 1 technique (nose tackle) he is automatically double teamed by alignment. He needs to be able to get up the field and make plays and see more single blocks. That's what you pay him $114 million to do, not occupy blockers for Earl Mitchell.
Jordan Phillips- I was really impressed with his play against the Redskins (sack, stop for no gain), especially when he was aligned as a 1 or 2tech. He needs to be our starting nose tackle in our base front.
Earl Mitchell- He gets washed way too often in the run game. However, with his athleticism and motor he brings pass rush as a situational interior rusher. He needs to start at nickel nose tackle and spell Jordan Phillips on passing situations. He can also spell Suh briefly at 3 technique.
C.J. Mosley- I like him in the run game, he can rotate in at 3 technique and nose tackle
Cam Wake- Throughout his career he has predominately played LOLB/LE. While it offers him advantages against less proficient pass blockers at RT, it limits our run game, because Wake lacks the strength at the point of attack required to set the edge of the defense. That is why he should move to weakside defensive end where he will lineup away from the tight end (and spend most of his snaps at RE).
Terrence Fede- This should be our starting strongside defensive end in our base front. We need him to be our strongside edge setter and turn runs back inside. I'd also like to see him get some snaps as an interior rusher on passing downs.
Olivier Vernon- starting nickel de spelling Fede. Can also rotate in for Wake in base fronts. And stop putting him in a 2 point stance and dropping him
I would also cut down on the line games (twists, slant) and pressures.
Linebackers
Jelani Jenkins- leave him at WILL backer
Koa Misi- move him back to MIKE out of necessity
Chris McCain- SAM backer, and let him rush the passer
Secondary
Reshad Jones- no more centerfield, time to move RJ to the box
Walt Aikens- out of necessity.. someone has to play middle of the safety..
Brent Grimes- keep everything the same
Jamar Taylor- when we are playing cover 3 and man free let him get up and press.. also give him help which I will get to
Brice McCain- nickel corner
Coverage wise when we are in base fronts stick to an 8 man front with RJ in the box. On obvious passing situations, I would play more quarter quarter half (cover 6) and cover 3 cloud to bracket (essentially double) the WR Jamar Taylor is in coverage with.
I've been doing tape study on this defense all night on NFL Game Pass and these are some of my thoughts. Comments and questions are encouraged!
