Basically, if they play (not the player`s fault, Zimmer`s fault) like pussies instead of men they will get walloped. Playing not to lose...Ironically increases the chance of losing when rules tilt to the offense
One other point is I think our OL Had gone from being a good run/poor pass pro unit to averagish in both(the Panther defense had great pressure all year until yesterday) so rather than play a programmed (to run) plan, take the fact that our pass pro is often competent (though not against the Browns) and adjust accordingly
Brandon Thorn from Trench Warfare does a great job explaining how the Vikings set Darrisaw (and the whole OL) up for success with short QB drops (https://trenchwarfare.substack.com/p/week-6-film-room-rookie-ot-review). I think the OL pass blocking success was largely due to excellent game planning and a very sharp QB. Cousins pocket awareness and quick time to throw have been major improvements this year. Hopefully, the OL will continue to grow and allow deeper drops against good pass rushers. I’m optimistic Darrisaw will be the difference maker.
Basically, if they play (not the player`s fault, Zimmer`s fault) like pussies instead of men they will get walloped. Playing not to lose...Ironically increases the chance of losing when rules tilt to the offense
One other point is I think our OL Had gone from being a good run/poor pass pro unit to averagish in both(the Panther defense had great pressure all year until yesterday) so rather than play a programmed (to run) plan, take the fact that our pass pro is often competent (though not against the Browns) and adjust accordingly
Brandon Thorn from Trench Warfare does a great job explaining how the Vikings set Darrisaw (and the whole OL) up for success with short QB drops (https://trenchwarfare.substack.com/p/week-6-film-room-rookie-ot-review). I think the OL pass blocking success was largely due to excellent game planning and a very sharp QB. Cousins pocket awareness and quick time to throw have been major improvements this year. Hopefully, the OL will continue to grow and allow deeper drops against good pass rushers. I’m optimistic Darrisaw will be the difference maker.
Zimmer needs to put the pedal to the metal on offense! Release the Beserkers!!!!!!