09-20-2021, 08:36 PM
We started as 4 or 4.5 underdogs which, bring on the road in Pitt, I like it because the home team generally gets a few points.
Their offensive line is dog shit and our interior defensive line has been impressive, IMCO. That's especially beneficial because Ben's not as mobile as he used to be, so forcing him out of the pocket will be a good thing when that's where he'd do his damage in his younger days.
We can't keep lining up in shotgun and we need to feed Mixon the rock early and often because they can't run block for anything. Control the game with the run and that will open up the pass.
My fear is that Taylor will try and be cute with it and pass the ball a lot, line up in shotgun, empty sets, and other things like that.
Keys to victory:
-Establish the run and stick with it. Give Mixon 25-30 carries.
-Don't let them establish the run. Stop Harris early and often.
-Get Uzomah the ball up the seam. It will keep the safeties honest and off our outside receivers. I'm not saying Uzomah's as good as Waller, but he gave the Steelers trouble and I think Uzomah has looked good, even if the stats don't show it.
-As I said above, pressure up the middle and force Ben into making turnovers.
-Don't give up any special teams' big plays and don't make any mistakes. STOP TAKING THE BALL OUT OF THE ENDZONE!
LET'S LEAVE PIT WITH A W IN OUR BAG!
Their offensive line is dog shit and our interior defensive line has been impressive, IMCO. That's especially beneficial because Ben's not as mobile as he used to be, so forcing him out of the pocket will be a good thing when that's where he'd do his damage in his younger days.
We can't keep lining up in shotgun and we need to feed Mixon the rock early and often because they can't run block for anything. Control the game with the run and that will open up the pass.
My fear is that Taylor will try and be cute with it and pass the ball a lot, line up in shotgun, empty sets, and other things like that.
Keys to victory:
-Establish the run and stick with it. Give Mixon 25-30 carries.
-Don't let them establish the run. Stop Harris early and often.
-Get Uzomah the ball up the seam. It will keep the safeties honest and off our outside receivers. I'm not saying Uzomah's as good as Waller, but he gave the Steelers trouble and I think Uzomah has looked good, even if the stats don't show it.
-As I said above, pressure up the middle and force Ben into making turnovers.
-Don't give up any special teams' big plays and don't make any mistakes. STOP TAKING THE BALL OUT OF THE ENDZONE!
LET'S LEAVE PIT WITH A W IN OUR BAG!
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