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Originally Posted by WMH
Not saying this is the complete issue, as I think we might struggle a bit against solid RB's this year, but I think they played an awful lot of nickel yesterday. 6 in the box vs 7 could be a huge disadvantage in the running game, especially without a run stuffing NT that we obviously don't have.
Might be a reason for the poor productivity from DeMeco as well.....dunno.
Tough to criticize the game plan too much, it was a winning formula. No style points in the NFL, and as Barrett stated, we have YET to be behind this year. WOW, didn't realize that. That in itself is pretty damn impressive.
Concerned about JJoe's ankle more than anything.
NOT concerned about Foster's hammy. I am a believer in Tate, and as long as we can get Ward back this week, we can manage another week or so without AF.
Oh, and how about that block by Brahman on one of JJ's punt return. Dude BLASTED 2 MIA defenders. Took them out completely, leveling both of them. I rewatched that play a couple of times, that was freaking awesome.
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I agree that Demeco is struggling in part because he is playing behind 2 penetrating DEs and Sean Cody. That is almost no protection for the MLBs. That means our LBs have to be point of attack guys instead of flow to the ball guys. I don't think that is Demeco and I don't really blame him if he struggles in a spot that minimizes what he does well and maximizes what he does poorly.
But it all definitely adds up to being soft in the middle. That could make the Jacksonville games far more difficult than they should be.