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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz
because we are in a short field then and don't pull everyone back
We don't seem to be able to defend the run and the pass equally at the same time. We either pull back or we clog up front.
Maybe we can and Sutton is just worried we can't 
we are going to find out if we play the steelers. |
It all boils down to gap control and ability to finish tackles. If pitt is in a 311 set, you have 5 interior gaps plus two edges to defend. Nickel package with two high safety gives you 6 in the box, so your asking a player to have double responsibilities. Bring a safety down, you increase gap control chances but are now limited in who gets help over the top, if any. Unless your dlineman are requiring a doubleteam, its tough to stop the run with a number disadvantage.