Drafting guys that fit our scheme

[*ochocincos*]

(12-07-2017, 12:07 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: The Patriots have a scheme and pick guys that fit it. The Bengals? Not so much. We might go best player available...but we don't seem to take into account scheme.

We all know that Kirkpatrick took a long time to play. We know we play a weak zone defense a lot...well guess what? Kirkpatrick is suited for Man Coverage.

From his scouting report: 'Best fit, scheme: He is best suited for a defense that plays a lot of tight man coverage and asks cornerbacks to line up frequently in press alignment. He must play for a team that likes its cornerbacks to be physical with receivers and try to re-route receivers off the line.'

But, it doesn't stop there. He actually struggled in Zone: 'Needs to improve: Kirkpatrick does not always come up field quickly to make tackles in run support and can be ridden out of plays too easily by blockers. He can be a solid wrap-up tackler, but he is not a violent hitter. He must break up more passes from off and zone coverage instead of just making the tackle after the catch.'

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/213892-dre-kirkpatrick-ideal-for-covering-nfls-bigger-receivers

I've read where Dennard is best suited for man-to-man also.

I've never been a fan of zone coverage. Change this team (back) to primarily man coverage and see WJ3 and Dennard really do well I think.
And please rush the passer with more than just the four DL more often.

For offense, I think it makes too much sense to change the identity to a man-blocking rushing attack and use the run to set up the pass.
You can't invest that many early-round picks in RB if you're not going to emphasize the running game.
Get rid of timid blockers like Ogbuehi and Bodine and get some maulers across the line. SEC, Big 10, or Notre Dame OL. Those guys are always road graders. I still consider Texas A&M a Big 12 team because of their style, so don't say "Ogbuehi was SEC!"
I think getting push off the LOS and giving Mixon and Bernard 25+ touches a game will allow Dalton (or whichever new QB) the ability to utilize playaction better.
And teams will have to respect AJ Green (and hopefully John Ross in the future) so they have to make the tough decision to stack the line or defend the star WR(s).