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Originally Posted by A8bil
I don't disagree with you. I'm hoping (perhaps without reason) that if they can get the pocket to collapse, Mahomes gets scrambling and the 49ers LBs who all play fast are able to limit yardage on the ground or force quick passes before his WRs are able to break coverage.
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Only 2 of them are going to be out there most of the time. Who's sitting? Alexander or Greenlaw?
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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
Ford isn't a complete non-factor in the running game. He's just not an edge-setter.
He's a pursuit player and those have value. Hell, those could have pretty substantial value against a team like SF that will look to stretch the line out on those outside zones. Having Ford's speed from the backside would be pretty nice.
Doesn't help you if you run right at him, but it's not fair to say he provides nothing against the run. Against the Chiefs he's one of the few guys in the league who might be able to stymie the jet sweep actions.
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But what smart team is ever going to run AWAY from Dee Ford's side, or leave him unblocked? If he's in the game and you decide to run the ball, you're lining up and running right at him.If you're running away from him, you make sure you at least have a plucky slot WR to account for him (since that's enough to block him out of plays)