“And there is only one Aaron Donald” Or so says. Arch Franklin. An interesting comment requiring clarification as to what he meant. Have to assume the d linemen think they can copy Donald’s style and be successful.
Well, it’s the coaching staff’s job to teach them proper technique that is successful for them. And if players don’t learn or ignore their coaching they should be benched and play kids that accept coaching, learn, and follow instructions. Even if you bench a more talented player it necessary and the player will get the message as will,others. Pretty simple.
And the players themselves should be smart enough to improvise and adapt within a game. Try different things. Mix it up. See what works for a particular opponent.
I played D end at a small school back in the dinosaur years. ......Fred Flintstone was our fullback and Nernst Rubble a slot receiver! Anyway.......I was 5’ 10” and 172 lbs. Played against a lot of guys 30-40 lbs heavier and taller. But could always figure out a way to play them. Used quickness, technique, and angles. Once played against a TE that made all state as a junior. Was 6’3” about 230, no fat. Figured I could be quicker......on first play he fired out and drove me eight yards off the ball on a power sweep. Next play I tried to shot a gap and he drove me four yards sideways. I quickly realized I needed to do something or otherwise it would a long night.
Fourth play, I submarined car walking on my toes and hands into his feet fast as I could, got under him, and reached out to make a tackle. Next play, did the same and forced the running back back to go wider so linebacker made the tackle. Kept tying up the TE so he couldn’t go out on pass routes. I did make many tackles but he did have a stellar game.
Same here with Mich. Our d line was getting pushed straight back the whole game. They kept going chest to chest or shoulder to shoulder when they should have dropped down low into the lineman’s legs, tied up the lineman and allowed the LBs to roam the field. Keep the gains much shorter and force some errors.
Well, it’s the coaching staff’s job to teach them proper technique that is successful for them. And if players don’t learn or ignore their coaching they should be benched and play kids that accept coaching, learn, and follow instructions. Even if you bench a more talented player it necessary and the player will get the message as will,others. Pretty simple.
And the players themselves should be smart enough to improvise and adapt within a game. Try different things. Mix it up. See what works for a particular opponent.
I played D end at a small school back in the dinosaur years. ......Fred Flintstone was our fullback and Nernst Rubble a slot receiver! Anyway.......I was 5’ 10” and 172 lbs. Played against a lot of guys 30-40 lbs heavier and taller. But could always figure out a way to play them. Used quickness, technique, and angles. Once played against a TE that made all state as a junior. Was 6’3” about 230, no fat. Figured I could be quicker......on first play he fired out and drove me eight yards off the ball on a power sweep. Next play I tried to shot a gap and he drove me four yards sideways. I quickly realized I needed to do something or otherwise it would a long night.
Fourth play, I submarined car walking on my toes and hands into his feet fast as I could, got under him, and reached out to make a tackle. Next play, did the same and forced the running back back to go wider so linebacker made the tackle. Kept tying up the TE so he couldn’t go out on pass routes. I did make many tackles but he did have a stellar game.
Same here with Mich. Our d line was getting pushed straight back the whole game. They kept going chest to chest or shoulder to shoulder when they should have dropped down low into the lineman’s legs, tied up the lineman and allowed the LBs to roam the field. Keep the gains much shorter and force some errors.
