It seems to me that at least 80% of big runs (10+ yds) occur against our right side. What I see is our right DE sliding/crashing hard to the left taking away the pre-snap B, or even the A, gap whenever the initial direction of the RB is right up the middle or to his right. The right-most LB sometimes hits the A gap and gets squeezed or trapped by the DE or he fails to fill the B/C gap. The RB cuts back to his left and finds a gaping hole in the C gap. All of those 50+ yard runs that have occurred on the right side have been due to this situation. It seems that the only time we stop runs to our right side is when the RB's initial direction is to his left. In that situation, the right DE holds his edge and a LB or DB typically makes the tackle after a short/no gain.
For those who have coached or played at a high level, please explain to me what is going on and why? The right DE crashing so often has to mean that it is intentional in Heacock's scheme. So does fault lay at the feet of the LB and safety on that side?
For those who have coached or played at a high level, please explain to me what is going on and why? The right DE crashing so often has to mean that it is intentional in Heacock's scheme. So does fault lay at the feet of the LB and safety on that side?
