07-23-2022, 02:25 PM
(07-23-2022, 09:34 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: 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?
Gonna be fun. So true about Daxton Hill freeing up Mike. There are so many things Lou can do now with these versatile
players that he has brought in. Ossai and ADG are a couple other guys that can do multiple things and really **** with a
Offensive Coordinator's head. Instincts, you can't teach them and these guy's have them, same with Logan Wilson.
This Defense is going to be fun to watch after a disappointing regular season besides Hendrickson and our run stopping.
We were only ranked middle of the pack Defensively besides being 5th against the run. Need to improve in many other
aspects especially against the pass. The additions like Dax Hill, CTB and Tycen could help in certain packages to free up
others to make game changing plays. As we all know Mike Hilton is a game changer with his instincts and skills.
