Right? The 9ers have Old Man Sherman and what, exactly at Corner? But they do have two very good, versatile Safeties in Ward and Tartt. And LBs that can cover. And a killer pass rush.
I think Watts can give us some pressure up the middle. I have zero concerns coming off the edge, but we need a 3T to get the QB off the spot. MLB who covers better than just about anyone at the position.
As scary as it sounds without XR, Waynes or MacAlex back there, I'd still prioritize a 3t over a cb--- if there was one available who can truly disrupt.
Drafting 24 and this cap situation? Feels a bit purgatory - ish.
Quote: @FSUVike said:
Right? The 9ers have Old Man Sherman and what, exactly at Corner? But they do have two very good, versatile Safeties in Ward and Tartt. And LBs that can cover. And a killer pass rush.
Doesn't Sherman play zone 98% of the time? That is a bit different than what Zimmer asks for in his defense. I think Sherman would get toasted in this offense.
Quote: @Canthony said:
@ FSUVike said:
Right? The 9ers have Old Man Sherman and what, exactly at Corner? But they do have two very good, versatile Safeties in Ward and Tartt. And LBs that can cover. And a killer pass rush.
Doesn't Sherman play zone 98% of the time? That is a bit different than what Zimmer asks for in his defense. I think Sherman would get toasted in this offense.
Zimmer is using a lot more zone himself these days, rule changes that emphasize not allowing as much (any) contact after 5 yards has really handcuffed Zimmers aggressive man approach.
Quote: @JimmyinSD said:
@ Canthony said:
@ FSUVike said:
Right? The 9ers have Old Man Sherman and what, exactly at Corner? But they do have two very good, versatile Safeties in Ward and Tartt. And LBs that can cover. And a killer pass rush.
Doesn't Sherman play zone 98% of the time? That is a bit different than what Zimmer asks for in his defense. I think Sherman would get toasted in this offense.
Zimmer is using a lot more zone himself these days, rule changes that emphasize not allowing as much (any) contact after 5 yards has really handcuffed Zimmers aggressive man approach.
I think that Waynes is pretty much a zone corner as well. I thought it was due to Rhodes' limitations last couple years and Waynes inability to cover man. It will be interesting to see what he goes to with new starting CBs that can cover man and play press.
Quote: @Canthony said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
@ Canthony said:
@ FSUVike said:
Right? The 9ers have Old Man Sherman and what, exactly at Corner? But they do have two very good, versatile Safeties in Ward and Tartt. And LBs that can cover. And a killer pass rush.
Doesn't Sherman play zone 98% of the time? That is a bit different than what Zimmer asks for in his defense. I think Sherman would get toasted in this offense.
Zimmer is using a lot more zone himself these days, rule changes that emphasize not allowing as much (any) contact after 5 yards has really handcuffed Zimmers aggressive man approach.
I think that Waynes is pretty much a zone corner as well. I thought it was due to Rhodes' limitations last couple years and Waynes inability to cover man. It will be interesting to see what he goes to with new starting CBs that can cover man and play press.
I at times wondered this year about Rhodes smarts and his ability to play multiple schemes. He excelled when he was asked to just man up and be physical, yes his skills have dropped off, but he seems to be confused a lot in the zone looks that Zimmer was trying to employ last year. Does he have the mental acumen to keep his roles straight in more complex situations? I am not saying the dude is a post, just wondering if he is struggling with the scheme and that is making him play slower overall and making his physical limitation look worse than they are.
Quote: @JimmyinSD said:
@ Canthony said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
@ Canthony said:
@ FSUVike said:
Right? The 9ers have Old Man Sherman and what, exactly at Corner? But they do have two very good, versatile Safeties in Ward and Tartt. And LBs that can cover. And a killer pass rush.
Doesn't Sherman play zone 98% of the time? That is a bit different than what Zimmer asks for in his defense. I think Sherman would get toasted in this offense.
Zimmer is using a lot more zone himself these days, rule changes that emphasize not allowing as much (any) contact after 5 yards has really handcuffed Zimmers aggressive man approach.
I think that Waynes is pretty much a zone corner as well. I thought it was due to Rhodes' limitations last couple years and Waynes inability to cover man. It will be interesting to see what he goes to with new starting CBs that can cover man and play press.
I at times wondered this year about Rhodes smarts and his ability to play multiple schemes. He excelled when he was asked to just man up and be physical, yes his skills have dropped off, but he seems to be confused a lot in the zone looks that Zimmer was trying to employ last year. Does he have the mental acumen to keep his roles straight in more complex situations? I am not saying the dude is a post, just wondering if he is struggling with the scheme and that is making him play slower overall and making his physical limitation look worse than they are.
That could very well be. He could be trying to think too much and that would make you play slower for sure. I also think his hamstring was far worse than what we were led on to believe. He still struggled with it last year.
Quote: @Canthony said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
@ Canthony said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
@ Canthony said:
@ FSUVike said:
Right? The 9ers have Old Man Sherman and what, exactly at Corner? But they do have two very good, versatile Safeties in Ward and Tartt. And LBs that can cover. And a killer pass rush.
Doesn't Sherman play zone 98% of the time? That is a bit different than what Zimmer asks for in his defense. I think Sherman would get toasted in this offense.
Zimmer is using a lot more zone himself these days, rule changes that emphasize not allowing as much (any) contact after 5 yards has really handcuffed Zimmers aggressive man approach.
I think that Waynes is pretty much a zone corner as well. I thought it was due to Rhodes' limitations last couple years and Waynes inability to cover man. It will be interesting to see what he goes to with new starting CBs that can cover man and play press.
I at times wondered this year about Rhodes smarts and his ability to play multiple schemes. He excelled when he was asked to just man up and be physical, yes his skills have dropped off, but he seems to be confused a lot in the zone looks that Zimmer was trying to employ last year. Does he have the mental acumen to keep his roles straight in more complex situations? I am not saying the dude is a post, just wondering if he is struggling with the scheme and that is making him play slower overall and making his physical limitation look worse than they are.
That could very well be. He could be trying to think too much and that would make you play slower for sure. I also think his hamstring was far worse than what we were led on to believe. He still struggled with it last year.
i think he sometimes has convenient injuries. if he knows the camera is on him for the wrong reasons he often comes up limping... but as soon as he is able to make a play he is hopping and moving like nothing is bothering him. kind of like the guy that always cramped up or tweaked something right before conditioning at the end of practices, but was all smiles in the locker room.
He struggled at times when FSU went Zone.
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