Jonboy Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 I know many of us researched Ryan beforehand and have read more today about him as a player. Is anyone concerned that he doesn't seem to be nearly as strong of a man CB as he is in zone? The Titans played mostly man last season. Michael Lombardi seems to think the Titans panicked into signing Ryan. PFF likes Ryan as a player, but doesn't think he's the best scheme fit for us considering we like to play more man. Will we see a shift in our scheme or are they hoping Ryan can cover his man 1on1? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
animatormike Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 McCourty might be serviceable if we played more zone as well. Man was always a stretch for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justafan Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Zone makes a ton of sense but it may make it harder to manufacture pressure. They still don't have a nickel LB or a real playmaker in the secondary (granted there is potential there). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle021 Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 I could be wrong but isn't DLB known for his heavy zone blitz packages? I thought he ran mostly zone but ran man last year... someone correct me if wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justafan Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, Kyle021 said: I could be wrong but isn't DLB known for his heavy zone blitz packages? I thought he ran mostly zone but ran man last year... someone correct me if wrong. He essential invented zone blitz but the evolution of the NFL has greatly reduced the efficiency of that scheme and he's been forced to adapt. I can definitely see them implementing more zone concepts this year but I find it difficult to see them reverting to what DLB ran back in his days with the steelers as it has lost it's potency. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonboy Posted March 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 31 minutes ago, Justafan said: Zone makes a ton of sense but it may make it harder to manufacture pressure. They still don't have a nickel LB or a real playmaker in the secondary (granted there is potential there). So would a signing like Hightower and drafting Hooker change that significantly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justafan Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Just now, Jonboy said: So would a signing like Hightower and drafting Hooker change that significantly? I think hightower would help a ton as you can never have enough guys blitzing from different directions. They would still need a nickel LB though and you also have to figure out what to do with the LB's you have on the roster. It's a lot of money and resources tied up into guys that won't play every snap. Having said that, Hightower is a great player and would give DLB a lot of flexibility. Hooker has the range to cover TE's and they like to play a bunch of 3 safety sets. He could also play some nickel LB so that eliminates the need I just referenced. The more I think about it, I think that would make this FA much more palatable because i'm kinda meh as of right now. I don't think they've really gotten better though they have shored up some weaknesses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 28 minutes ago, Justafan said: Zone makes a ton of sense but it may make it harder to manufacture pressure. They still don't have a nickel LB or a real playmaker in the secondary (granted there is potential there). It can be argued that zone makes it easier to manufacture pressure since you don't need every potential receiver accounted for. Zone can also look like man coverage depending on the technique and offensive play. (Ex. Cover 3 vs. a go route - in which case the defender plays this exactly the same was as man). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRT Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 It's all about the QB. The best get the ball out in 2.5 seconds. The bigs have to get pressure. ILB upgrade in draft or FA and look to get better in the rotation on the DL either internal, FA (doubtful) or draft. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDot Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Logan is best, in press man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythos27 Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Logan can get it done in both man and zone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDot Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, Mythos27 said: Logan can get it done in both man and zone. This is true. Inside and outside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 I think the plan was to play more zone anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titans279 Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justafan Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 16 hours ago, Cyrus said: It can be argued that zone makes it easier to manufacture pressure since you don't need every potential receiver accounted for. Zone can also look like man coverage depending on the technique and offensive play. (Ex. Cover 3 vs. a go route - in which case the defender plays this exactly the same was as man). Sure, I can see that too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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