Andre Patterson Speaks About Tackling QB's

[ThunderGod]

 
Coaches
have suggested various techniques for minimizing the actions that trigger
flags, including rolling off the quarterback and using the "gator
tackle" technique that in essence pulls the quarterback on top of the
defender. Vikings defensive line coach Andre Patterson said he showed
Richardson film of his Week 1 foul, pinpointing the moment to roll away, but
both he and Richardson acknowledged the advice sounds easier than it is.

 


 


"If
I'm hitting you there," Patterson said, "most likely we're core
against core. So most likely we're going to fall on top of each other. Whereas,
if I could hit you [low or high], it isn't going to happen. But the core of my
body is the core of your body, which is the legal strike zone. Most likely if
we both fall down, I'm going to fall on top of you. So you add that next
layer."

http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/282034/qb-protection-penalties-are-way-up-and-the-nfl-has-a-problem

[Guest]

Smart. That's what I want  out of a coaching staff. Coaches that teach how to reach the goal and how to do it without getting flagged for an infraction. Sitting around bitching about the flags does nothing for this team. Avoid the penalties and still bring the QB down. So we don't smash him into tiny bits. Winning is the important part.