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How often do we need to double him? He was literally the best WR in the conference last year averaging 19.5 yards per catch .
 
That's always a circumstantial thing. Depends on the routes he's running. Are they lining him up against Hankins or Moss and is it to the wide side of the field with another slot receiver beside him?

If he's running any downfield routes be it sideline or over the middle It'd sure be nice to have a safety/2nd defender there to help out. He's a stud
 
I am sure they will roll coverage his way at least to start. The back 7 has a ton of experience this will be different than last year where guys were late getting over and David Bell could do pretty much what he wanted.
 
trj said:
I am sure they will roll coverage his way at least to start. The back 7 has a ton of experience this will be different than last year where guys were late getting over and David Bell could do pretty much what he wanted.
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I don't know what it is about that Bell kid and Brohm but man they have had our number with their passing game lately. They use him in a multitude of ways lined him all over and we just couldn't stop him it was crazy. I sure hope we do a better job of game planning on how to stop stud receivers then that Saturday
 
Hawkfnntn said:
I don't know what it is about that Bell kid and Brohm but man they have had our number with their passing game lately. They use him in a multitude of ways lined him all over and we just couldn't stop him it was crazy. I sure hope we do a better job of game planning on how to stop stud receivers then that Saturday
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Bell is also a top WR. That's the challenge, you can't shade to one guy. The key (and a concern) is getting pressure on the QB.
 
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Like it or lump it, we don't really double cover anyone per se all that much. We run a two high safety zone. The double, such that it is, relies upon the safety (or underneath LBs) to correctly read the route and QBs intentions and arrive to assist the CB in coverage. I do not believe Parker's scheme generally tells a safety to specifically double cover a given receiver regardless of route. Its just not set up that way. At best, I think they will give this guy added attention within the zone scheme, but I don't see a radical change allowing for a true double.
 
NorthKCHawk said:
Like it or lump it, we don't really double cover anyone per se all that much. We run a two high safety zone. The double, such that it is, relies upon the safety (or underneath LBs) to correctly read the route and QBs intentions and arrive to assist the CB in coverage. I do not believe Parker's scheme generally tells a safety to specifically double cover a given receiver regardless of route. Its just not set up that way. At best, I think they will give this guy added attention within the zone scheme, but I don't see a radical change allowing for a true double.
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I can't remember Iowa ever really doubling a guy or disguising coverage to where they roll a safety all the way to the outside if that's where a stud WR is lined up. Occasionally we'll drop a safety down to blitz situationally but that's not all that often. Most of the time we run as you mentioned 2 high cover 2 or 3 zone. Mixing it up and not being as predictable would help with that but then again Parker does what he does who am I to 2nd guess him too much

Yup and we still at times have a LB covering a WR in the slot. I think we had Wade trying to cover Bell a couple times that game and he was burned as easily as one would expect. Not his fault it's the fact we don't adjust. He may still very well beat a corner too but that's just making it too easy for em.
 
hawkdrummer1 said:
Bell is also a top WR. That's the challenge, you can't shade to one guy. They key (and a concern) is getting pressure on the QB.
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No doubt about it. If they are running many 5 or 7 step drop plays we have to get pressure on him. Those 3 step quicker hitting plays are tough but they seemed to like to throw the ball downfield deep some and those plays take time. I think our secondary is going to be really tested but the Dline can sure help make their job easier
 
NorthKCHawk said:
Like it or lump it, we don't really double cover anyone per se all that much. We run a two high safety zone. The double, such that it is, relies upon the safety (or underneath LBs) to correctly read the route and QBs intentions and arrive to assist the CB in coverage. I do not believe Parker's scheme generally tells a safety to specifically double cover a given receiver regardless of route. Its just not set up that way. At best, I think they will give this guy added attention within the zone scheme, but I don't see a radical change allowing for a true double.
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Hope if thats the case, it turns out well. Dont wanna hear his name called the entire game.
 
Ian Pike Hammer said:
Hope if thats the case, it turns out well. Dont wanna hear his name called the entire game.
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If it turns into a pitch and catch game where he basically has to figure out where to "sit down" in the zone... he will pile up the stat numbers. Even if that happens I still like Iowa to win it.
 
trj said:
If it turns into a pitch and catch game where he basically has to figure out where to "sit down" in the zone... he will pile up the stat numbers. Even if that happens I still like Iowa to win it.
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One of the most painful Iowa games to watch was that one where Indiana had James Hardy. Guh.
 
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