TXBRONC
10-08-2007, 09:35 PM
I only brings this in for discussion. I'm not saying I agree or disagree with report and I'm not offering it up as an excuse. I will say this however, with what I have seen from Gold and Webster maybe Winborn ought to get a shot at playing either the Sam or the Will linebacker positions.
http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFL/AFC/AFC+West/Denver/WWHI/2007/wwhi100507.htm
Learning curve to new system a reason for porous run defense
Oct. 5, 2007
Updated as of 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7
The Broncos are continuing to stress it’s not the personnel that has led to the letdown against the run, where the Broncos surrendered an eye-popping 187.6 yards a game through the first five weeks. In last week’s loss, the Chargers racked up 214 yards on the ground. Coaches, players and sources agree it’s more the new scheme instituted by new defensive boss Jim Bates and the necessary adjustment period to it, but few expected the learning curve to last quite this long. Gap control and poor tackling have been significant issues, and it has become clear that the defensive line, one that is deep but also unproven in a lot of areas, must do a better job of controlling blockers and freeing up linebackers. The team is not believed to be overly thrilled with the play of new DE Simeon Rice. Rice, who was inactive in Week Five, hasn’t been very explosive in the pass rush and is noticeably weak against the run, which was his reputation coming in from Tampa Bay. However, the same can’t be said for Jarvis Moss, who coaches have suggested is stronger than advertised. Also, keep an eye on newly acquired OLB Jamie Winborn, who could earn more playing time if the defensive problems persist.
http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFL/AFC/AFC+West/Denver/WWHI/2007/wwhi100507.htm
Learning curve to new system a reason for porous run defense
Oct. 5, 2007
Updated as of 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7
The Broncos are continuing to stress it’s not the personnel that has led to the letdown against the run, where the Broncos surrendered an eye-popping 187.6 yards a game through the first five weeks. In last week’s loss, the Chargers racked up 214 yards on the ground. Coaches, players and sources agree it’s more the new scheme instituted by new defensive boss Jim Bates and the necessary adjustment period to it, but few expected the learning curve to last quite this long. Gap control and poor tackling have been significant issues, and it has become clear that the defensive line, one that is deep but also unproven in a lot of areas, must do a better job of controlling blockers and freeing up linebackers. The team is not believed to be overly thrilled with the play of new DE Simeon Rice. Rice, who was inactive in Week Five, hasn’t been very explosive in the pass rush and is noticeably weak against the run, which was his reputation coming in from Tampa Bay. However, the same can’t be said for Jarvis Moss, who coaches have suggested is stronger than advertised. Also, keep an eye on newly acquired OLB Jamie Winborn, who could earn more playing time if the defensive problems persist.