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Re: 23 Pass Attempts-1 Blitz by the Steelers
True, they are not passing too often because the are running well on us (so you could ignore the yds/game stat if you like). But WHEN they choose to pass, they are not doing well. Below average QB ratting & tied for worst yds/attempt against us. Granted, we have not faced a lot of good QB's (all the more reason not to risk as many blitz). Also, our pass defense is 2nd & 3rd in the league against 1st down % and 1st down made.
Again, the problem is not the pass rush/defense.
The problem is that offenses are getting AHEAD of schedule with 1st and second down runs.
We are not blitzing much because teams are rarely in second/third and long. When teams need to let the 8-10 yard routes develop and the blitz has time to get there (or they complete a pass short of a 1st down), blitzing is smart and has a high likelihood of being successful. On 2nd & 5 or 3rd & 2, it's easy to beat a blitz and get the ball out on quick hits or hot routes for 1st downs.
LeBeau is not necessarily intentionally calling less blitzes, philosophically. Our first and second down run defense is not providing the appropriate situations to blitz more.
We all love to see blitzes. I'd love to see more blitzes. They are exciting. And you are right. Sacks and -5 yds are huge. But you have to put yourself in a good position to execute a successful blitz by getting the offense behind schedule on first and/or second down. Situationally, our early down run defense is providing less opportunities. Plan and simple. You can't force it, or we'll get torched.
Originally posted by steeler_fan_in_t.o.
Again, the problem is not the pass rush/defense.
The problem is that offenses are getting AHEAD of schedule with 1st and second down runs.
We are not blitzing much because teams are rarely in second/third and long. When teams need to let the 8-10 yard routes develop and the blitz has time to get there (or they complete a pass short of a 1st down), blitzing is smart and has a high likelihood of being successful. On 2nd & 5 or 3rd & 2, it's easy to beat a blitz and get the ball out on quick hits or hot routes for 1st downs.
LeBeau is not necessarily intentionally calling less blitzes, philosophically. Our first and second down run defense is not providing the appropriate situations to blitz more.
We all love to see blitzes. I'd love to see more blitzes. They are exciting. And you are right. Sacks and -5 yds are huge. But you have to put yourself in a good position to execute a successful blitz by getting the offense behind schedule on first and/or second down. Situationally, our early down run defense is providing less opportunities. Plan and simple. You can't force it, or we'll get torched.
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