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I watched the first half again hoping to see what was happening to the Will and Wilson show, since good pass blocking is going to be so critical to the game on Sunday. I also listened to some pods which discussed them as well and here's what I feel now, after feeling VERY shaky in the immediate aftermath of last week's game. (I'll go back and watch the 2nd half later... or not.)
1. Maybe it wasn't so bad after all for Campbell. I read that his stats weren't all that bad, and while PFF can be very misleading, but they are good INDICATORS of what's happening and from what I've seen so far, I'd have to agree with them. Their run blocking has been solid and I saw a double team they did in 2nd half where they blew out the DLman a full 7 yds on what wound up about a 6 yd run.
2. Phil Perry offered as at least a partial explanation. He opined whether Campbell was fully healthy yet. He noted that on a couple of sets he made his first step straight back, and set in motion the bull rush of Mack. Normally he would WIDEN as he dropped which would deflect Mack away from that direct power move (I hope I'm explaining that well). At any rate, making it more difficult for Mack to walk him straight back into Maye. Perry's thought is a legitimate opinion. If we had been 4-9 rather than 9-4 maybe they would have shut him down for the year.
I hear another clip from the Compton and Lewan pod. they played for Vrabel, and speculated what they'd hear from Vrabel based on their experience and echoed a thought I had early on, on how to deal with what they will face. Basically, they said they they will have to attack it and not be passive. In other words, if they get off the ball fast they can step INTO the block before the defender can develop much momentum and after the initial hit, back off into your drop, but now against a much less powerful rush. It's a very delicate technique. You don't want to go too far, or the defender will pull you by, or you lose any balance be vulnerable to a hump move. It is literally a bump to lessen the momentum and back to your drop, At any rate, the clip is in this thread and shouldn't be missed.
BTW- back 60 odd years ago, before OL could extend their arms, this was basically how linemen were taught to pass block. How to stop a rusher's momentum and ride them away from the QB. This is how John Hannah pass blocked, Hit then create space. Hit then create space keeping yourself between you and the place the QB is throwing.
Wilson fared worse I'm afraid, but it's not that he was physically outclassed by SD. Sometimes he seemed confused out there. The sack he gave up in the 2nd quarter, he was literally bumped off the block in the wash, when he originally had good contact to start. I'll understand more when I watch the 2nd half tomorrow. (I'm watching "Miss Scarlet" tonight)
On one hand I'm looking forward to how much better Campbell and Wilson will be next year, as well as a lot less worried about the 2 of them against the Texans in 5 days. There is no doubt that that defense is going to be tough AND will speed Maye up. But there are also things that Josh can do and Marrone can teach to mitigate the pain and make their jobs a bit easier. But that for another time. There is murder afoot in the streets of 19th century London and it is the first show of the season.
1. Maybe it wasn't so bad after all for Campbell. I read that his stats weren't all that bad, and while PFF can be very misleading, but they are good INDICATORS of what's happening and from what I've seen so far, I'd have to agree with them. Their run blocking has been solid and I saw a double team they did in 2nd half where they blew out the DLman a full 7 yds on what wound up about a 6 yd run.
2. Phil Perry offered as at least a partial explanation. He opined whether Campbell was fully healthy yet. He noted that on a couple of sets he made his first step straight back, and set in motion the bull rush of Mack. Normally he would WIDEN as he dropped which would deflect Mack away from that direct power move (I hope I'm explaining that well). At any rate, making it more difficult for Mack to walk him straight back into Maye. Perry's thought is a legitimate opinion. If we had been 4-9 rather than 9-4 maybe they would have shut him down for the year.
I hear another clip from the Compton and Lewan pod. they played for Vrabel, and speculated what they'd hear from Vrabel based on their experience and echoed a thought I had early on, on how to deal with what they will face. Basically, they said they they will have to attack it and not be passive. In other words, if they get off the ball fast they can step INTO the block before the defender can develop much momentum and after the initial hit, back off into your drop, but now against a much less powerful rush. It's a very delicate technique. You don't want to go too far, or the defender will pull you by, or you lose any balance be vulnerable to a hump move. It is literally a bump to lessen the momentum and back to your drop, At any rate, the clip is in this thread and shouldn't be missed.
BTW- back 60 odd years ago, before OL could extend their arms, this was basically how linemen were taught to pass block. How to stop a rusher's momentum and ride them away from the QB. This is how John Hannah pass blocked, Hit then create space. Hit then create space keeping yourself between you and the place the QB is throwing.
Wilson fared worse I'm afraid, but it's not that he was physically outclassed by SD. Sometimes he seemed confused out there. The sack he gave up in the 2nd quarter, he was literally bumped off the block in the wash, when he originally had good contact to start. I'll understand more when I watch the 2nd half tomorrow. (I'm watching "Miss Scarlet" tonight)
On one hand I'm looking forward to how much better Campbell and Wilson will be next year, as well as a lot less worried about the 2 of them against the Texans in 5 days. There is no doubt that that defense is going to be tough AND will speed Maye up. But there are also things that Josh can do and Marrone can teach to mitigate the pain and make their jobs a bit easier. But that for another time. There is murder afoot in the streets of 19th century London and it is the first show of the season.
