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[Modog814]

I was reading Defensive Scheme posts ( http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=379101 )

posted by Jene Bramel and I came across this quote:

Johnson and Spagnuolo are the most aggressive 4-3 coaches in the league. Rex Ryan belongs in the discussion, but the Ravens blitz less frequently than you’d think. Despite their solid front four, both Johnson and Spagnuolo will routinely blitz out of a read-and-react scheme, sending six in pass rush more often than any other 4-3 in the league

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Johnson referring to Jim Johnson (Philly). It seems as these 3 coordinators that Jene has deemed the most aggressive 4-3 coaches in the league, also coach on the 3 teams that gave New England their 3 toughest and closest games this year. Curious to thoughts on this.

 

[Jene Bramel]

I was reading Defensive Scheme posts ( http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=379101 )

posted by Jene Bramel and I came across this quote:

Johnson and Spagnuolo are the most aggressive 4-3 coaches in the league. Rex Ryan belongs in the discussion, but the Ravens blitz less frequently than you’d think. Despite their solid front four, both Johnson and Spagnuolo will routinely blitz out of a read-and-react scheme, sending six in pass rush more often than any other 4-3 in the league

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Johnson referring to Jim Johnson (Philly). It seems as these 3 coordinators that Jene has deemed the most aggressive 4-3 coaches in the league, also coach on the 3 teams that gave New England their 3 toughest and closest games this year. Curious to thoughts on this.

Aggression isn't necessarily the way to defend the Patriots. Tom Brady's quarterback rating is extremely high against a blitz. What those coordinators are able to do, because of their athletic personnel, is to successfully run overload blitzes and play effective zone coverage behind in critical situations.Unfortunately, I think the Giants secondary may be the most suspect of the four and their underneath zones can be exploited. They do, however, have a couple of secondary players who can assist with the overload blitzes -- Aaron Ross and Gibril Wilson. But if they aren't consistently successful across the front four, this won't be close.

 

[BelichicksRevenge]

I was reading Defensive Scheme posts ( http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=379101 )

posted by Jene Bramel and I came across this quote:

Johnson and Spagnuolo are the most aggressive 4-3 coaches in the league. Rex Ryan belongs in the discussion, but the Ravens blitz less frequently than you’d think. Despite their solid front four, both Johnson and Spagnuolo will routinely blitz out of a read-and-react scheme, sending six in pass rush more often than any other 4-3 in the league

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Johnson referring to Jim Johnson (Philly). It seems as these 3 coordinators that Jene has deemed the most aggressive 4-3 coaches in the league, also coach on the 3 teams that gave New England their 3 toughest and closest games this year. Curious to thoughts on this.

The Giants, Ravens and Eagles gave the Patriots their toughest games of the year but only the Ravenes and Eagles defense gave the Patriots any problems. Brady threw for 356 yards vs the Giants 2 tds and o interception with a 76% completion percentage. The Patriots scored 38 points. the scored on 7 of 9 drives and had 27 first downs and held the ball for over 36 minutes. Eli and the offense had a great game that it why it was close. Whatever Spagnuolo did in the 1st game against the Patriots did not work. Add in the fact that the Patriots were playing without the starting right side of their offensive line and now they are healthy. The Giants better find new ways to pressure Brady because it did not work last game.

 

[Modog814]

I was reading Defensive Scheme posts ( http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=379101 )

posted by Jene Bramel and I came across this quote:

Johnson and Spagnuolo are the most aggressive 4-3 coaches in the league. Rex Ryan belongs in the discussion, but the Ravens blitz less frequently than you’d think. Despite their solid front four, both Johnson and Spagnuolo will routinely blitz out of a read-and-react scheme, sending six in pass rush more often than any other 4-3 in the league

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Johnson referring to Jim Johnson (Philly). It seems as these 3 coordinators that Jene has deemed the most aggressive 4-3 coaches in the league, also coach on the 3 teams that gave New England their 3 toughest and closest games this year. Curious to thoughts on this.

The Giants, Ravens and Eagles gave the Patriots their toughest games of the year but only the Ravenes and Eagles defense gave the Patriots any problems. Brady threw for 356 yards vs the Giants 2 tds and o interception with a 76% completion percentage. The Patriots scored 38 points. the scored on 7 of 9 drives and had 27 first downs and held the ball for over 36 minutes. Eli and the offense had a great game that it why it was close. Whatever Spagnuolo did in the 1st game against the Patriots did not work. Add in the fact that the Patriots were playing without the starting right side of their offensive line and now they are healthy. The Giants better find new ways to pressure Brady because it did not work last game.

Good Point.

 

[Warpig]

Blowout.

The Giants have a great defensive line, but their LB's have overachieved and their secondary is suspect as has already been mentioned.

That being said, the NE defense can be exploited as well. The Giants need to play an offensive game similar to their last one against NE but they also need a few more things to go their way.