The Roh DE/LB experiment needs to be shelved

Submitted by iawolve on

Yes he may be a Mike Vrabel type eventually roaming around the field, but damn it, just leave the man on the line with the occasional drop into coverage.

  • He is bigger and stronger this year (which makes him a better candidate than the last year version of the full time end) 
  • Players like RVB noted after the last game that the 4 man rush was getting good pressure
  • I can't seem to recollect any highlight plays he has made 4-5 yards off the line as opposed to splitting a ND double team to make a TFL
  • He has freak ability rushing the passer and should (should) be better at the point of attack against the run since he gained some weight

We are 1/3 into the season and I struggle with the concept that I feel we are limiting his potential with a scheme. I know, coaches know best and maybe he is sacrificed to cover up the deficiencies of the overall unit. However, I believe this is a special player that is very good at screaming around a tackle to collapse a pocket and good schemes adapt to a player's strength.

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Magnus

October 1st, 2010 at 2:02 PM ^

I could be wrong, but I don't think Herron will be starting this Saturday.  He and Roh play the same position (SAM), and I don't think taking Banks off the field for Herron is necessarily a positive move.

I expect the starters on the line to be Banks-Martin-Van Bergen and the linebackers to be Roh-Ezeh-Mouton.

However, I too am hoping for more of a four-man rush, even if that means we only drop 7 into coverage.

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UMich87

October 1st, 2010 at 2:08 PM ^

needs to go to the officials and tell them his "safe word" for when he is being choked from behind by another hold.  Indiana will have no choice but to hold like there's no tomorrow.  If the officials call it and IU has to play clean, I see 4 sacks tomorrow just between Roh and Martin.

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Wolv54

October 1st, 2010 at 8:03 PM ^

to the table in terms of a feigned pass rush and as an actual rusher.  It appears to me that other teams are very aware of where he is and send RBs out to chip him.  I might be wrong but I don't think we've shown too much so far and he might ge some good pass rush opportunities as the coaches tweak these new nuckel and dime packages.  If I had to guess, I would venture that tomorrow will be the type of day where you want to cut him loose a little more on the pass rush and forego zone drops etc.

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