With a dominant pass rush, the db can play cards back there. Like pitching baseball, with dominant pitching no defense required. That is why edge rushers are highly sought and well paid.
Banks is basically a contain guy who will turn up the heat if he thinks he has the advantage. And frankly he really doesn't need to be super aggressive, we are going to score. He is about tfls, turnovers, and avoiding explosives. This the modern way of defense, the General would agree.
Yep. And you can tell he is very intentional
Well if he is limiting explosive plays, he has been horrid at it this year so far. Biggest issue with banks is getting his dang defense off the field on long third downs and not letting a team convert fourth down. If he did that, we would be a top 25 defense right now before getting healthier. I don’t think he is ever going to change his soft zone on third and long though. He hasn’t in years. It worked with McCoy and Gibson, but it isn’t with Redmond and he needs to adjust. IMO
It’s literally coming from the mouth pieces of our university. They all essentially have the same message.
Yeah he won't be safe from rightful ridicule if he never plays this year. Ya can't be out sprinting on August 8th in full practice gear and say you still weren't ready to go about 4 months later.
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