It'll be interesting how good we are over the course of the two halves. I think we can all agree that Kelly makes good to great adjustments in the 2nd half of the majority of games. Obviously there are a few outliers that everyone will shout about, and we all know what they are.
But the absence of Marshall for the 1st half I think will be a real question mark. He is potentially the fastest man on defense, and certainly in the top 2 or 3. Having him to help with containing the QB will be a boost in the event that they are able to utilize him in the running game at the start of the game.
I have gone back and forth on how I think we should approach the game defensively, but I'm comfortable with the idea of playing contain. Normally, I'd say blitz, blitz, and blitz, but I think we need to force them to execute down the field play after play until we are forced to change tactics. Our secondary is good enough to play man, and Burns and the guys up front should be able to get pressure as well
But the absence of Marshall for the 1st half I think will be a real question mark. He is potentially the fastest man on defense, and certainly in the top 2 or 3. Having him to help with containing the QB will be a boost in the event that they are able to utilize him in the running game at the start of the game.
I have gone back and forth on how I think we should approach the game defensively, but I'm comfortable with the idea of playing contain. Normally, I'd say blitz, blitz, and blitz, but I think we need to force them to execute down the field play after play until we are forced to change tactics. Our secondary is good enough to play man, and Burns and the guys up front should be able to get pressure as well
