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Just reminiscing a bit, the Packers used to KILL teams with the screen.....
Suit up Edgar Bennett again!
Suit up Edgar Bennett again!
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Originally posted by Kiwon
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I know I haven't watched tv in a while, but I'm pretty sure that's not Edgar...Originally posted by PlantPage55Originally posted by Kiwon"Greatness is not an act... but a habit.Greatness is not an act... but a habit." -Greg JenningsComment
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A few years ago (back in the Ahman days) it seemed like GB ran almost too many screens and dumpoffs - especially on 3rd and 18. Those got old in a hurry.
I would like to see screens and dumpoffs brought back to a degree, but I don't think this is the week to do it. Defensively the Vikings generally just try to bring pressure with the front 4. The stat I saw was something like 22% blitz calls and in the bottom half of the league for that statistic - don't remember exactly.
If Slowik replaces Viking DC Leslie Frazier between now and Monday, then definitely run screens. Many, many screens.
"My problems with him are his vision and tendency to dance instead of pounding a hole." - Harvey WallbangersComment
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Originally posted by superfanA few years ago (back in the Ahman days) it seemed like GB ran almost too many screens and dumpoffs - especially on 3rd and 18. Those got old in a hurry.
I would like to see screens and dumpoffs brought back to a degree, but I don't think this is the week to do it. Defensively the Vikings generally just try to bring pressure with the front 4. The stat I saw was something like 22% blitz calls and in the bottom half of the league for that statistic - don't remember exactly.
If Slowik replaces Viking DC Leslie Frazier between now and Monday, then definitely run screens. Many, many screens.
Actually what I read from Kevin Seifert on ESPN they are actually pretty high up on the number of blitzes compared to the rest of the NFL.
They have generating quite a bit of pressure.Comment
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Great, now I have to go dig for that link.Originally posted by Rastak
"My problems with him are his vision and tendency to dance instead of pounding a hole." - Harvey WallbangersComment
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Originally posted by superfanGreat, now I have to go dig for that link.Originally posted by Rastak
I got it for ya Superfan...
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No wonder there are so many arguments on this board, even the "experts" can't seem to agree.
Seifert put together a decent article here:
According to his findings on "added pressure", Vikings are #4 in the NFL in blitz frequency at 45.36% of total plays, Packers are #6 at 44.12%. NFL average is 35.57%.
On the other hand, McGinn put the Vikings blitz percentage at "about 25%". Looks to me like Seifert put more effort into this, so I'll trust Seifert's findings in this case. I haven't watched enough Viking football to say whether they have been bringing much pressure or not.
Anyway - if the Vikings are obviously pinning their ears back, then I say yes, let's try a screen or two."My problems with him are his vision and tendency to dance instead of pounding a hole." - Harvey WallbangersComment
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Thank you sir!Originally posted by Rastak"My problems with him are his vision and tendency to dance instead of pounding a hole." - Harvey WallbangersComment
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Originally posted by superfanNo wonder there are so many arguments on this board, even the "experts" can't seem to agree.
Seifert put together a decent article here:
According to his findings on "added pressure", Vikings are #4 in the NFL in blitz frequency at 45.36% of total plays, Packers are #6 at 44.12%. NFL average is 35.57%.
On the other hand, McGinn put the Vikings blitz percentage at "about 25%". Looks to me like Seifert put more effort into this, so I'll trust Seifert's findings in this case. I haven't watched enough Viking football to say whether they have been bringing much pressure or not.
Anyway - if the Vikings are obviously pinning their ears back, then I say yes, let's try a screen or two.
My only issue with the Viking blitzes is that I wish they'd bring a bit more pressure off the edge....seems to me just eyeballing it they come up the middle a ton.Comment
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Wel with Wells in the middle that could work for the vikes."The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."
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Its unfortunate the screen game is not a bigger part of the offense. IMO the Pack possess athletic linemen and a coach skilled in screens (EB) to make it happen.Comment
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