NFL Network Calling Our D the Amoeba

[ATL_PHIN_FAN]

Interesting name. Makes sense, doesn't it? Sounds as good as any name I've heard thus far.

 

[HarryBagpipe]

different sport but it’s what Jerry tarkanians defense was called

 

[hoops]

Teams need to run the ball downhill against us...

I expect the patriots and Las Vegas to do just that...and these are games with playoff implications

I seen kc run somebody over too earlier this year but that was with osemele blowing out holes

 

[HarryBagpipe]

Damien Harris has looked good and as usual the pats oline is really stacked

 

[BigNastyFish]

Teams need to run the ball downhill against us...

I expect the patriots and Las Vegas to do just that...and these are games with playoff implications

I bet Flo is smarter than you about football!

Just sayin'

Tho I know you're a maven. He's brilliant!

Odds are we'll be prepared for a run oriented attack.

 

[hoops]

Don’t forget about cam Newton. He’s a primary ball carrier and he falls forward

 

[AL R]

They got that nickname last year actually .. I think after the Bills game

 

[ATL_PHIN_FAN]

They got that nickname last year actually .. I think after the Bills game

Cool . . . first time I'd heard it.

 

[Aqua Shadow]

I believe one single Amoeba is spelled as such but when you are referring to the entire defensive side I believe we call them Amoebae

 

[BigNastyFish]

RE Amoeba -- we ran it a few times last year and got toasted.

Obviously something we've worked on a lot to get right.

Also helps to have significantly upgraded personnel.

>>> key point is -- amoeba makes presnap reads nearly impossible.

Definitely confused Herbert and also confuses OL assignments.

I would also imagine it's extremely challenging to prepare for

since proper execution by scout D would be really tuff.

Makes the O burn some time preparing for an "exotic."

 

[Bumrush]

Miami's run defense is going to be as good as the secondary towards the latter part of the season. Our LBs are performing at a much higher level, Rakeon is turning in to a beast, Wilkins is getting better and Seiler is poised to continue his ascent.

Our coaching staff will maximize the talent along the D line just like it has across the board. I'm not worried one iota.

 

[Bumrush]

Even guys we've written off like Jerome Baker are playing at a higher level.

 

[ATL_PHIN_FAN]

I believe one single Amoeba is spelled as such but when you are referring to the entire defensive side I believe we call them Amoebae

That is true, I think. However, I believe the meaning here comes from the chaotic form and apparent lack of structure of an amoeba. Our entire defense takes on that appearance. At least, that's hopefully what it looks like to opposing QBs; making it much tougher to read both pre and post snap what we are actually doing.

 

[BigNastyFish]

Even guys we've written off like Jerome Baker are playing at a higher level.

Funny how all the "outsiders" that watch our D are impressed by Baker!

 

[Rev Kev]

Funny how all the "outsiders" that watch our D are impressed by Baker!

Well think if the Oline is occupying blockers Baker can run free because otherwise he isn’t able to shed all that well