As I mentioned in another post, I saw the game again last night, the Cardinals v. Niners game that is. And like a said in the same post, I got to focus on aspects of the game that I could not focus on the first time. My main focus on offense, among other things, was the o-line play.
For the most part the line did a solid job. The Cards got pressure when they blitzed. Who hasn't? Right? I mean, that is expected.
The Niners have had breakdowns when facing the outside blitz(see Giants game). What else is new?
It is clear that when teams want to blitz they are going to come right up the middle--between the center and left/right guards. The Cards had success with it and we all remember the blitz that took A. Smith out of action. Rocky Bernard came right up the middle, unblocked. Problem is that the Niners are still allowing it to happen. To me, that has to fall on the o-line coach.
To wrap up about the line play from last game. Again, they did a solid job. But when there was pressure(outside of the blitz)it came from the left side(see L. Allen, A. Snyder). And when there was pressure T. Dilfer did an awesome job
of moving in the pocket(with both hands on the ball unlike A. Smith).
We all know the Niners D gave up some big yards. And at first it looked as if the defense was just going to lie down. But they didn't. They managed to make big plays which is what is needed when your offense is struggling.
One thing I have picked up on is this. Teams are taking advantage of P. Willis, at least in pass coverage. Week after week Willis has been beat. It is totally understandable. Afterall, he is only a rookie. In time his coverage skills will improve, and that will probably be sooner than later. But, still, teams are attacking that weakness.
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