First Round Pick 2019, Rashan Gary

[pbmax]

Why not all of the above?

You need a matchup win. They weren't going to get that running at Preston Smith. They got it doubling Clark and winning single blocking versus Lowry and Lancaster.

Adams, perhaps, does what Tank wants, is quick enough to get penetration and disrupt the play. But he also gets out of his gap.

Lowry got into the same trouble getting out of his gap Thursday night. I think they need an improvement here.

[texaspackerbacker]

There better be a way to cure this situation with scheme - I don't honestly know what it would be. Obviously, I yield to Pettine's knowledge and creativity, but it looked to me like our LBs, both inside and outside, were not doing what LBs are traditionally supposed to do: read, react, and fill gaps. Getting into the backfield and pressuring the QB is great, but it seemed like Denver and Philadelphia were taking advantage of that. When your Def. Tackles are so easy to push around, maybe you have to gamble a little less or at least pick the spots better. I'd like to never see Lowry and Lancaster on the field at the same time - play 3 of the 4 OLBs at the same time, but with orders to penetrate less and use their athleticism to play off blocks and fill gaps - in other words, less a gambling D on early downs.

[mraynrand]

You need a matchup win. They weren't going to get that running at Preston Smith. They got it doubling Clark and winning single blocking versus Lowry and Lancaster.

Right, but there's no threat from the other OLB, because Z was hurt. So basically they doubled Clark, accounted for Martinez on every play, and singled everyone else. I suspect they ran away from Preston generally, but I don't think they were afraid to run at him either.

[Bretsky]

Right, but there's no threat from the other OLB, because Z was hurt. So basically they doubled Clark, accounted for Martinez on every play, and singled everyone else. I suspect they ran away from Preston generally, but I don't think they were afraid to run at him either.

We've got that guy....ya know..

You are right; we've got no other threat

[RashanGary]

The play where Gary got TE chip blocked 7 yards out of the play was maddening. Wtf was that?

[mraynrand]

We've got that guy....ya know..

You are right; we've got no other threat

It's not a good run stopping defense. They're already down two safeties/small ILB, Summers isn't ready, Gary isn't ready, they don't have anyone else as stout as KC, and all their OLBs except Preston rn are better as/exclusive pass rushers or coverage guys (like Fackrell).

[Bretsky]

It's not a good run stopping defense. They're already down two safeties/small ILB, Summers isn't ready, Gary isn't ready, they don't have anyone else as stout as KC, and all their OLBs except Preston rn are better as/exclusive pass rushers or coverage guys (like Fackrell).

Was Gilbert, who they gave away, at least OK against the run ?

[RashanGary]

Wentz is a top 10 QB. Philly has a top 5 OL. That’s a tough combo, a super bowl winning combination. If our Redzone offense is a little better and our STs doesn’t fuck the pooch, we still win.

They have some work to do. They do. I don’t think it’s realistic to believe our defense is going to be able to stop elite OL/QB teams likeP Philly and Dallas. Being a realist, expect Dallas to do similar.

However.... I do believe the offense has a chance to get better in the redzone and still has room to get better overall. They’ve taken steps forward every week, including this one, even though the team result ended up a loss. But from my vantage point, they’re consistently trending up and I see them being even better going forward.

The STs can be better too.

I do think the Packers have the personnel and coaching staff to beat the best of the NFC. Only one team has ever finished undefeated in the history of the NFL. So this was coming. Now we see if they can keep improving. I still think the Packers have a shot.

[RashanGary]

I see the Packers as having a top 10 defense, not top 5
I see the offense trending to top 10 territory
The STs has a chance. We’ll see.

This isn’t a bad team. Isn’t a bad defense. I see a lot of wins coming and then I do see some room for improvement next offseason too. A star ILB or DL would be Gucci. One or the other would be nice. Both would be ideal.

[pbmax]

Was Gilbert, who they gave away, at least OK against the run ?

Average. Rashan is right. Philly O line is very good. Packers had a decent amount of pressure, but the entire Philly pass O is to get the ball out fast.

[Zool]

Average. Rashan is right. Philly O line is very good. Packers had a decent amount of pressure, but the entire Philly pass O is to get the ball out fast.

So good, he couldn’t take snaps away from Kylo Frackle.

[pbmax]

So good, he couldn’t take snaps away from Kylo Frackle.

Leave the Last Jedi out of this.

[mraynrand]

Leave the Last Jedi out of this.

gladly

[call_me_ishmael]

Wentz is a top 10 QB. Philly has a top 5 OL. That’s a tough combo, a super bowl winning combination. If our Redzone offense is a little better and our STs doesn’t fuck the pooch, we still win. .

Top 10 QB? I am thinking top 2-4. Wentz is unbelievable. He's so good that Philly gave up the world to get him and they're still elite.

[pbmax]

Tyron Smith gets an ankle rolled late in game.

Bad OPI call hurts the Dal comeback.