07-23-2022, 09:34 AM
One of Mike Hilton's biggest strengths as a steeler in 2020 was his ability to rush the passer. A surprise bandit (I don't know why, but I always call safety or CB blitzers "bandits") that catches QBs off guard, in 2020 he had 3 sacks, 2 QB hits, and 4 hurries for a total of 9 QB pressures.
Although it seemed like he wasn't really used in that role here last year, he had 1 sack, 2 QB hits, and 8 hurries for 11 total pressures.
On a recent "Hear That Podcast Growlin'" episode, I think it was Paul Dehner, Jr. mentioned that Anarumo wanted to use Hilton more in pressure packages, but was forced to use him more as the slot DB because no one else was as adept in slot coverage behind him at the safety position.
Enter one Daxton Hill. Apparently, one of the things Anarumo loves about Hill is the ability to have him cover the slot and free up Hilton to rush the passer on occasion.
I know if Bates isn't here, that Hill's role could be relegated to high free safety (or maybe Anderson?) but if Bates reports as I believe he will, it could be fun to see Hilton unleashed a bit more as a pass rusher. Like, maybe week 1?
Although it seemed like he wasn't really used in that role here last year, he had 1 sack, 2 QB hits, and 8 hurries for 11 total pressures.
On a recent "Hear That Podcast Growlin'" episode, I think it was Paul Dehner, Jr. mentioned that Anarumo wanted to use Hilton more in pressure packages, but was forced to use him more as the slot DB because no one else was as adept in slot coverage behind him at the safety position.
Enter one Daxton Hill. Apparently, one of the things Anarumo loves about Hill is the ability to have him cover the slot and free up Hilton to rush the passer on occasion.
I know if Bates isn't here, that Hill's role could be relegated to high free safety (or maybe Anderson?) but if Bates reports as I believe he will, it could be fun to see Hilton unleashed a bit more as a pass rusher. Like, maybe week 1?
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