DIPLOMATIC TACKLING !!!! CAN WE TALK ?

[mantaraydre]

Coaches,

ONCE AGAIN FROM A BOOK

In regards to the inside linebacker :

An inside linebacker covering a remaining back must learn to cover the swing pass.The reality is the linebacker covering the swing will not be able to prevent the completion.The best defense against the swing pass for the linebackers to take the proper angle, come to balance, square up and make the tackle.on the back after he catches the ball and before he can get upfield. He must not overrun the back. If his angle to the back is too flat, he will run past the back. If his angle is too sharp, he will not be able to contain the back after the catch, and the back will head for the sideline.

*** BEFORE I GO ON, DOC SMEBY SAID, "one of the best offensive weapons is to throw to the backs coming out of the backfield "

Why, due to today's looper happy coaches, THERE'S ALWAYS AN OPEN AREA WHERE THE LOOPER USED TO BE. He is not in his area anymore because HE BLITZED. 6 to 8 yards gained each time. In the shootout system, you can destroy folks all day throwing to the backs. See don't the looping stop. ALSO, IT'S A CLOSER HIGH PERCENTAGE MAKABLE PASS.

BACK TO THE TACKLING.

My question for you tweakers is, Do you think you should scrap having strong linebackers and just make them super suoer fast. because in todays society with TURN AND BURN, AFTER 10 YARDS YOU CAN SEND PLAYERS INTO PURSUIT, SEND PLAYERS AFTER RECIVERS AND RB'S AFTER A CATCH.
Should your linebackers be super fast to cover one side of the field ro the other, TAKING THE PROPER ANGLES.

Should you tweak your defensive line extra strong to compensate what you are giving up in linebacking. I think a smart move is to have two sets of lb's. During the cousre of the game you will notice if your getting blown away by the o-line. Then you must find added strength. But if your defensive line is handling things quite well on there own, Then you have the freedom to play those fast linebackers for the ultimate defense.

YOU TWEAK MASTERS KNOW BETTER THAN I DO SO GIVE US YOUR WISDOM.
Remember, PROLINES CHANGED THE GAME AND EVENED THE PLAYING SURFACE SOMEWHAT.

DIPLOMATIC !!!!!!!!

THANX
MANTARAYDRE