Post by Chieftain on Sept 22, 2005 13:58:41 GMT -5
Green may be tough to blitz
Quick release key factor for Chiefs QB
By Bill Williamson
Denver Post Staff Writer
Blitzes generally have little effect on Chiefs QB Trent Green.
At first glance, the Broncos' sudden bonanza of sacks in their brilliant defensive performance against San Diego in the second half Sunday was the byproduct of blitzing.
But blitzing was only a part of the package Denver put together in its 20-17 victory on the way to recording four sacks and holding the Chargers to 41 yards in the second half. Denver will need more than the blitz to have success Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High.
What made blitzing Chargers quarterback Drew Brees effective was the Broncos were able to stop the run on first and second downs, allowing flexibility to come with a blitz when they chose.
"I don't even know how many times we blitzed Brees," Broncos defensive coordinator Larry Coyer said. "But we did it just enough."
Timing is everything.
"You just don't blitz and think you're going to succeed," Broncos defensive line/tackles coach Andre Patterson said. "You have to make sure it's the right time. Some of our sacks Sunday didn't come on blitzes. Do we want to blitz? Yes, but in the right situation."
The right situation may not come often against Kansas City quarterback Trent Green, who has a quick release and typically is not affected by the blitz. Green has been blitzed 18 times this season and has completed 13 passes for 175 yards on those downs. He has been blitzed an average of nine times a game this season, tied for 23rd among quarterbacks.
Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer is 14-for-28 for 149 yards on blitzes and New England's Tom Brady and Philadelphia's Donovan McNabb each have been blitzed a league-high 41 times.
"There are certain guys you blitz more, but Green isn't one of them, usually," Coyer said. "He'll eat you up if you plan on blitzing him all game."
So what can be done to stop Green and the high-powered Chiefs?
"Balance, and being quick and fast to react," Coyer said.
Quick release key factor for Chiefs QB
By Bill Williamson
Denver Post Staff Writer
Blitzes generally have little effect on Chiefs QB Trent Green.
At first glance, the Broncos' sudden bonanza of sacks in their brilliant defensive performance against San Diego in the second half Sunday was the byproduct of blitzing.
But blitzing was only a part of the package Denver put together in its 20-17 victory on the way to recording four sacks and holding the Chargers to 41 yards in the second half. Denver will need more than the blitz to have success Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High.
What made blitzing Chargers quarterback Drew Brees effective was the Broncos were able to stop the run on first and second downs, allowing flexibility to come with a blitz when they chose.
"I don't even know how many times we blitzed Brees," Broncos defensive coordinator Larry Coyer said. "But we did it just enough."
Timing is everything.
"You just don't blitz and think you're going to succeed," Broncos defensive line/tackles coach Andre Patterson said. "You have to make sure it's the right time. Some of our sacks Sunday didn't come on blitzes. Do we want to blitz? Yes, but in the right situation."
The right situation may not come often against Kansas City quarterback Trent Green, who has a quick release and typically is not affected by the blitz. Green has been blitzed 18 times this season and has completed 13 passes for 175 yards on those downs. He has been blitzed an average of nine times a game this season, tied for 23rd among quarterbacks.
Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer is 14-for-28 for 149 yards on blitzes and New England's Tom Brady and Philadelphia's Donovan McNabb each have been blitzed a league-high 41 times.
"There are certain guys you blitz more, but Green isn't one of them, usually," Coyer said. "He'll eat you up if you plan on blitzing him all game."
So what can be done to stop Green and the high-powered Chiefs?
"Balance, and being quick and fast to react," Coyer said.
