Defense, why is it so bad?

#5
#5
allvol123 said:
No pass rush. Number 1 problem.
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agreed. and i think there's some scheme issues with how/when we blitz, and also, we don't have anyone in the front 7 that resembles some of the guys we've had up there in the past. put those two together, and this is what you get.
 
#7
#7
I dont like the scheme against spread teams. When UT has played a team with 4 or 5 WR the defense has looked terrible, i.e. Cal, Florida, Alabma, etc. When UT plays a traditional offense like GA or SC the defense has had some success.

I think the 4-3-4 base defense against spread teams isnt effective. I would rather see Tennessee use a 3-3-5 or 4-2-5 most of the game.
 
#8
#8
Technique (no form tackles whatsoever all arm tackles) and not adjusting at the half (coaching).

Both of those are coaching mistakes. Another thing is a lack of a primetime badass DL. In order for this, or any, defense to work, the front 4 needs at least one guy to demand a double team. When that isn't there, the defense falters.

So pretty much personnel and coaching as jakez4ut says.
 
#9
#9
how about crappy defensive calls. no inside or outside pressure, we give a huge cushion to the recievers. I miss the days when we would jam the hell out of the recievers.
 
#10
#10
jakez4ut said:
agreed. and i think there's some scheme issues with how/when we blitz, and also, we don't have anyone in the front 7 that resembles some of the guys we've had up there in the past. put those two together, and this is what you get.
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Yep. We don't have a single DE that scares anyone in terms of pure out pass rushing ability. Just plain slow. For some reason I keep thinking Ayers has the most potential, but even he is not up to the players of years past.
 
#13
#13
justingroves said:
Technique (no form tackles whatsoever all arm tackles) and not adjusting at the half (coaching).

Both of those are coaching mistakes. Another thing is a lack of a primetime badass DL. In order for this, or any, defense to work, the front 4 needs at least one guy to demand a double team. When that isn't there, the defense falters.

So pretty much personnel and coaching as jakez4ut says.
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:eek:lol:i was reading your post, and was like..."yep, that's exactly right".........then i got to the last line.....and got a chuckle out of that.
 
#14
#14
I would like to see them put Mayo in as a rush DE in passing situations. I think he could be a little like Leonard Little used to be. The DE we have now have no ability to get around the end. Plus he can't cover his shadow on pass plays.
 
#16
#16
allvol123 said:
Yep. We don't have a single DE that scares anyone in terms of pure out pass rushing ability. Just plain slow. For some reason I keep thinking Ayers has the most potential, but even he is not up to the players of years past.
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that was my thought coming out of last season......he's been good at times this year, nothing so consistent that i'd say he's been great though.
 
#18
#18
jakez4ut said:
:eek:lol:i was reading your post, and was like..."yep, that's exactly right".........then i got to the last line.....and got a chuckle out of that.
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Everytime I go to post something intelligent or insightful, it seems you have already posted everything I was going to say or you post it while I'm typing.
 
#19
#19
Fine Vol said:
Yea but is it Chavis not blitzing or our guys?
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The defense blitzed plenty of times in the SC game, but even I could tell exactly where the blitz was coming from just about every time. SC easily picked it up most of the time.
 
#21
#21
GASOUTHERNVOL said:
how about crappy defensive calls. no inside or outside pressure, we give a huge cushion to the recievers. I miss the days when we would jam the hell out of the recievers.
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and when was that because i can't remember that secondary
 
#22
#22
Spent Fuel said:
I would like to see them put Mayo in as a rush DE in passing situations. I think he could be a little like Leonard Little used to be. The DE we have now have no ability to get around the end. Plus he can't cover his shadow on pass plays.
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They did against UGA.
 
#23
#23
How much pressure can you get against a team with a short passing game and against a QB using a 3 step drop? For most of those teams, the QB releases the ball pretty quick. I agree Tenn needs to drop the zone and play tighter coverage.
 
#25
#25
oklavol said:
How much pressure can you get against a team with a short passing game and against a QB using a 3 step drop? For most of those teams, the QB releases the ball pretty quick. I agree Tenn needs to drop the zone and play tighter coverage.
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Vandy had 7.
 
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