Discussing The Blitzing Saints

[EKmane]

It seemed like this needed it's own thread. I'll start with paste.
San Francisco 49ers – Niner Insider Blog – SFGate.com 49ers haven’t forgotten Saints’ blitz exhibition
Breaking Down The New Orleans Saints Defense - Pride Of Detroit
I think we can hurt them with the quick slants, swings and outs. The biggest factor is that Gore is going to have to catch the damn ball. With them bringing extra db's we can break off some big gains with Crabtree's ability to run after the catch. Some may believe and some may not but we're going to need Ginn's rac ability also. I think we can hurt them with the receivers we have, everyone can turn and run...if they can hold on to the pass. We can't rely on the shotgun imo, that will take away from our identity. The fact is that if Gore get's through the first level against the blitz he can shed tacklers in that secondary, plus the way our wr's block down the field I expect a few long runs from him. This will open up the play action or vice versa, with the play action opening the run.

 

[deep9er]

It seemed like this needed it's own thread. I'll start with paste.
San Francisco 49ers – Niner Insider Blog – SFGate.com 49ers haven’t forgotten Saints’ blitz exhibition
Breaking Down The New Orleans Saints Defense - Pride Of Detroit
I think we can hurt them with the quick slants, swings and outs. The biggest factor is that Gore is going to have to catch the damn ball. With them bringing extra db's we can break off some big gains with Crabtree's ability to run after the catch. Some may believe and some may not but we're going to need Ginn's rac ability also. I think we can hurt them with the receivers we have, everyone can turn and run...if they can hold on to the pass. We can't rely on the shotgun imo, that will take away from our identity. The fact is that if Gore get's through the first level against the blitz he can shed tacklers in that secondary, plus the way our wr's block down the field I expect a few long runs from him. This will open up the play action or vice versa, with the play action opening the run.

the Saints defense is ok, but not elite.

yeah, if the 49ers play well and execute, we'll move on them. we shouldn't have to get too fancy or go far away from what we've been doing? but it starts with the 49ers, not the Saints.

 

[Mozart'sGhost]

I think it depends on whether their blitzes can be contained with the 5 offensive linemen or we need to keep Miller and Davis in to block in order to keep them off Smith. If the latter turns out to be the case, the Niners are in trouble.

 

[CalamityX11]

I'm sorrr... the girl got me staring.

 

[Flyingiguana]

I'm sorrr... the girl got me staring.

ha! i know what i wanna blitz