10-23-2018, 03:20 PM
(10-23-2018, 08:37 AM)Daddy-O Wrote: I've read posts that indicate coaches can't tackle for the players so it's not a coaching problem. I agree they (coaches) can't tackle but they can instill techniques that magnify the problem. One of which might just be the emphasis on creating turnovers. If a player is heavily focused on attacking the ball they are not focused on the getting the ball carrier to the ground.
Not saying this is main issue but I've seen a bunch of poor tackling resulting from this problem. Case in point in KC the other night when Kareem Hunt broke away from Dre Kirkpatrick for additional yardage. Dre's entire focus was trying to get at the ball rather than wrapping up the ball carrier.
Seems to me there are times our defenders are thinking about attacking the ball way too much.
It is a coaching problem too. Yeah, that was terrible with Dre on that play, really sad tackling fundamentals.
The LB's were turrrible. Need to replace Haslett.
I think you are correct and Austin's plan to try and get more turnovers is backfiring as well.
We were much better at tackling early on which is a bit perplexing. Should be getting better, not worse.
(10-23-2018, 08:48 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: First man on the scene has the responsibility to wrap up, and stop the progress of the ball carrier. Second man to the play can make a play on the ball.
I will say this; Jesse Bates demonstrates perfect tackling form, in breaking down and tackling at the waist. Several of the others, not so much.
Pretty crazy as he is a rookie and that was his problem in college.
