09-28-2022, 01:14 PM
(09-28-2022, 01:03 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I don't think that is on account of Wilson not being able to blitz effectively. I think it has to do with Lou so seldomly sending any LB to blitz up the gut, which could be because they are typically in Nickle on passing situations.
Yep. LB position is so different today. Almost like trying to compare NBA players with hand-check rule vs. no rule or comparing MLB hitters today vs. previously. Build these HS type, band ball ball fields with short porches and all you do is teach your hitters to swing up on the ball. Hitting .235 today with 35 bombs/90-100 RBI's gets a young player a 150 mm contract.
Teams in the NFL running 3-4 WR's , TE's running seam routes, TE's blocking and releasing along with specialty RB's catching balls out in the flat requires far more nickel and dime coverages, and a guy like Wilson with his speed/reflexes/ ability to back peddle and cover players downfield is vital and especially when we do already have an elite DE who gets to the QB.
