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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
Some 9er fans are saying "Andy showed his hand" in the playoffs. That's not entirely false.
They're also saying that we'll struggle to slow down their ends because we lack an effective running game and the screen game has been largely absent. There's an element of truth to that as well.
But now combine 'em. Yes, Andy showed his hand a bit, but what he showed is that the jet sweep action is still there and it's still dangerous as hell. You want to send those ends blasting upfield at the QB? Okay, you do you - but as you noted, no DE is fast enough to just change directions and contain Hill/Hardman (or even Watkins). When Andy 'showed his hand' on those jet sweep actions, he also gave opposing defenses something they have to think about.
Those ends know, or at least SHOULD know, that they will blast upfield at their own peril anytime one of our track stars comes across the middle at the snap. They know if they don't honor that jet sweep action, a guy like Hill or Hardman is going to have a free 8+ yards and is going to be one missed tackle away from 40+.
Sometimes showing your hand is a good thing; it gives the opponent something more to chew on and one more consideration that Reid can take advantage of in his play design.
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I really do feel for the DE’s and LB’s in this game. It will be very difficult to know where any play will go or who has the ball.
I think it would be ideal for Andy to come out in a 2 minute offense with lots of motions. Come out quickly into known plays and snap the ball quickly before the defense can adjust.
Also change the play and motion into the real play and then quickly snap the ball to change everything quickly before the defense can tell what it is or what the new responsibility is.
It will also tire them out quicker and give us all the power. If Bosa or Ford is taking a breather, run the hurry up to keep them off the field.