If linebackers sprint at #33 on an outside zone PA look imagine what they would do if he lines up in the slot and runs a jet motion PA look. I think they might run into the chain gang before they realize Irv has the ball 15 yards behind them.
“People write stuff about Shamar Stephen, ...but we don't ask our guy to do that. We ask our guy to keep Eric Kendricks free. We want to flatten out the line of scrimmage. Don't let any linemen leave the line of scrimmage, the inside guys, and let Eric free.” --This might make for an interesting topic for a "film study" article... or perhaps Ruiz vs one of the PFF guys on the podcast.
I think Hollins is the wild card in the receiver group. He was on the field and targeted at the end of last season. He might be the speed receiver the Vikings need. Cousins needs a guy (not named Thielen) to take the top off of the defense. Also, I watched Patterson's presser, and I am still not convinced that the interior DL players are currently on the roster. The 49ers shredded that line last year (if I recall, the DTs were 5 yds downfield on some run plays). I think Pierce would have solidified the DL, but that is not to be this year (thanks pandemic).
If linebackers sprint at #33 on an outside zone PA look imagine what they would do if he lines up in the slot and runs a jet motion PA look. I think they might run into the chain gang before they realize Irv has the ball 15 yards behind them.
“People write stuff about Shamar Stephen, ...but we don't ask our guy to do that. We ask our guy to keep Eric Kendricks free. We want to flatten out the line of scrimmage. Don't let any linemen leave the line of scrimmage, the inside guys, and let Eric free.” --This might make for an interesting topic for a "film study" article... or perhaps Ruiz vs one of the PFF guys on the podcast.
I think Hollins is the wild card in the receiver group. He was on the field and targeted at the end of last season. He might be the speed receiver the Vikings need. Cousins needs a guy (not named Thielen) to take the top off of the defense. Also, I watched Patterson's presser, and I am still not convinced that the interior DL players are currently on the roster. The 49ers shredded that line last year (if I recall, the DTs were 5 yds downfield on some run plays). I think Pierce would have solidified the DL, but that is not to be this year (thanks pandemic).