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[RashanGary]

I agree with Gunakor about the linebackers, but I think Jenkins will be the other lineman, not Pickett.


That is our nickle defense, not our base. The main goal of nickle is to stop the pass. Chillar is not only a better coverage player, he's also a better blitzer. He would be a lot better than Hawk in that alignment as stopping the run is of much lesser concern in this defense. Chillar is taylor made for that position.

If Raji and Jones show improved pass rush this year, I actually think our pass defense can become a strength.

[Smidgeon]

I agree with Gunakor about the linebackers, but I think Jenkins will be the other lineman, not Pickett.


That is our nickle defense, not our base. The main goal of nickle is to stop the pass. Chillar is not only a better coverage player, he's also a better blitzer. He would be a lot better than Hawk in that alignment as stopping the run is of much lesser concern in this defense. Chillar is taylor made for that position.

If Raji and Jones show improved pass rush this year, I actually think our pass defense can become a strength.

In nickel, sure, use Chiller instead since it's likely a passing down instead of a running one. But he said that was his prediction for the base. Unless that's what you're agreeing with?

[RashanGary]

He said, "base pass defense", which is another way of saying our standard "nickle". There was other context that lead me to that conclusion, namely that he only had 2 DL and 4 LB's (meaning we had 5 DB's).

I'm pretty sure he was talking nickle, but Gun would have to answer to that.


That version of nickle would probably be our base pass defense, well except that Jenkins is almost surely going to be in it and Pickett almost surely out.

[mraynrand]

Just no more 'Big Oakie.' Offenses figured that out and Chillar got exposed big time.

[Gunakor]

I agree with Gunakor about the linebackers, but I think Jenkins will be the other lineman, not Pickett.


That is our nickle defense, not our base. The main goal of nickle is to stop the pass. Chillar is not only a better coverage player, he's also a better blitzer. He would be a lot better than Hawk in that alignment as stopping the run is of much lesser concern in this defense. Chillar is taylor made for that position.

If Raji and Jones show improved pass rush this year, I actually think our pass defense can become a strength.

In nickel, sure, use Chiller instead since it's likely a passing down instead of a running one. But he said that was his prediction for the base. Unless that's what you're agreeing with?

I said base PASS defense. Besides, look at the formation. There's only 6 in the box. 5 DB's. That, by definition, is nickel.

EDIT: JH answered earlier, didn't read it. My apologies for the redundant answer.

[Gunakor]

That version of nickle would probably be our base pass defense, well except that Jenkins is almost surely going to be in it and Pickett almost surely out.

Possibly. But if they're comfortable moving Pickett out on the end in a base 3-4, you never know. He'd be lining up on Matthews' side of the ball. Since all he has to do is get a little bit of push to keep the QB from stepping up I could see him in there and playing effectively in nickel.

[Smidgeon]

You're right. I didn't see the "pass" part in the "base pass defense". Comment formerly withdrawn.