Defensively Speaking: Arizona (from Kevin Bruce)

kbruce9022 · Oct 21, 2019

Tunaslam said: ↑

Got to be a lot more fun writing a positive report than many of the previous anticipated negative performances? Other than the injuries, a certain calamity!

Hope healthy bodies return and those rookies continue to learn and improve! Fine job.
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Tuna: Yea, winning is a lot better to write about. I was especially pleased with how the defensive rush packages were disciplined. First time we've seen that all season.

kbruce9022 · Oct 21, 2019

dbw021 said: ↑

Man, what in the world has happen to Jones. A lot of big plans for him in fall camp and nothing as the season has gone a long. He seems like he is an unused weapon.
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DBW: Yup Velus is way under-utilized. I like him a lot more right now than London who si still developing.

Rodgarnay51 · Oct 21, 2019

TroyBoy said: ↑

KB - great summary per normal. Really enjoy reading your take on things.

I agree that Mauga's fine play last night makes the decision re EA a hard one. As for moving him outside, I'll just note that I thought Echols had his best game and we got contributions from Falaniko and AM McClain - who was unfortunately injured so we'll see re him. I'm thinking Clancy will end up platooning Mauga and EA- guess we'll see.

The biggest losses were Hufanga & Drake. My guess is that Talanoa is done for the season. I'm hoping the news re Drake is better. Munir McClain likely suffered another ACL .. Hope I'm wrong.

I think Carr & Stepp will be back soon if not pressed into action before they are healed (a la Rector). Gotta hope Christon Kenon (what a revelation) will remain a part of the O unless injured, but with this coaching crew I never know if common sense prevails.
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Please no on Hufanga.

Rodgarnay51 · Oct 21, 2019

dbw021 said: ↑

Man, what in the world has happen to Jones. A lot of big plans for him in fall camp and nothing as the season has gone a long. He seems like he is an unused weapon.
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What happened is that there are better players on the team. I'd love to see Christon get his kickoff-return touches.

Rodgarnay51 · Oct 21, 2019

kbruce9022 said: ↑

DBW: Yup Velus is way under-utilized. I like him a lot more right now than London who si still developing.
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You're the expert, but I don't.

Rodgarnay51 · Oct 21, 2019

TroyBoy said: ↑

KB - great summary per normal. Really enjoy reading your take on things.

I agree that Mauga's fine play last night makes the decision re EA a hard one. As for moving him outside, I'll just note that I thought Echols had his best game and we got contributions from Falaniko and AM McClain - who was unfortunately injured so we'll see re him. I'm thinking Clancy will end up platooning Mauga and EA- guess we'll see.

The biggest losses were Hufanga & Drake. My guess is that Talanoa is done for the season. I'm hoping the news re Drake is better. Munir McClain likely suffered another ACL .. Hope I'm wrong.

I think Carr & Stepp will be back soon if not pressed into action before they are healed (a la Rector). Gotta hope Christon Kenon (what a revelation) will remain a part of the O unless injured, but with this coaching crew I never know if common sense prevails.
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I still haven't seen it, or a replay. Can't wait until tonight!

Rodgarnay51 · Oct 21, 2019

kbruce9022 said: ↑

Boselli" The penalties are avoidable but I get your point. With a win all is forgiven but these ticky-tack penalties can hurt us e.g. Fink's "spike" against UW hurt our field position.
Now re: KC. I motion him thru the backfield and create a slot look and flood that zone. Let's see how teams like chasing him, a two-back set is interesting in the extreme. If yu're on defense, who is your key? Stepp or KC or any of our receivers including a TE. Defensively I think very little will be done to change for KC other than be mindful of him and react fast from ILB and the safety for our stretch zone play. I like KC on the inside zone too if we block it with Krommenhauk on an inside trap block.
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Kevin am I dreaming or is Kroemmenhoek's blocking greatly improved this year? As in, he can actually do it, and pretty well at that.

kbruce9022 · Oct 22, 2019

Rodgarnay51 said: ↑

You're the expert, but I don't.
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Rod: That’s ok...we’ll just watch this develop together. Velus is a resource we need to use. Running out of players...yikes!

kbruce9022 · Oct 22, 2019

Rodgarnay51 said: ↑

Kevin am I dreaming or is Kroemmenhoek's blocking greatly improved this year? As in, he can actually do it, and pretty well at that.
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Rod: Agreed, Krommenhoek is really coming on. His blocking including inside trap blocking is excellent. A real difference maker and Slovis is better when he finds Erik as a target.

Rodgarnay51 · Oct 22, 2019

kbruce9022 said: ↑

Rod: That’s ok...we’ll just watch this develop together. Velus is a resource we need to use. Running out of players...yikes!
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I can't argue with that.

Rodgarnay51 · Oct 22, 2019

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Rod: Agreed, Krommenhoek is really coming on. His blocking including inside trap blocking is excellent. A real difference maker and Slovis is better when he finds Erik as a target.
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Thanks for confirming. He looks greatly improved and more than holds his own as both a blocker and receiver.

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