ben needs to call out his protection

max10 · 11-03-2008, 10:21 AM

I was watching playbook on nfl network and they pointed out a play where a defensive end for the NY Giants showed blitz and then came in untouched to sack Big Ben. I also noticed that Ben was looking right at him before the snap and made no protection adjustments to give himself time in the pocket. I know what your thinking, well its a DE for crying out loud shouldn't the Lt know to pick him up?? well yes but sometimes you have to point out the obvious to your lineman especially the way the offensive line is playing for the steelers.

In another clip on playbook ( this is on nfl network at 8 pm on thursday and friday incase you have never seen it) they had Eli Manning show how he used his half back to pick up the sam blitz to buy himself enough time to hit Burress in the back of the end zone. Big Ben needs to help his line out any way he can. If you watch Peyton and Brady and they use a hard count to get the defense to show where the blitz is coming from and then they adjust there protection.

Im a true steelers fan dont get me wrong, I think Big Ben is a great QB and I believe that offensive line can improve with help. I hope the steelers establish the run, utilize playaction, and set the protection better. If they can do this I believe they have the talent to be the first franchise in nfl history to win 6 superbowls!

jjpro11 · 11-03-2008, 01:37 PM

people may get on you for criticizing ben, but blitz pickup has always been a weakness for him.

X-Terminator · 11-03-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jjpro11

people may get on you for criticizing ben, but blitz pickup has always been a weakness for him.

I don't think too many people are going to disagree with that, actually. It's definitely something he's going to have to improve.

steelreserve · 11-03-2008, 04:51 PM

He doesn't have to improve it if he learns karate.

max10 · 11-03-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by steelreserve

He doesn't have to improve it if he learns karate.

lol

11-03-2008, 10:21 AM	#1
max10 Water Boy Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8 Member Number: 10526 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ben needs to call out his protection I was watching playbook on nfl network and they pointed out a play where a defensive end for the NY Giants showed blitz and then came in untouched to sack Big Ben. I also noticed that Ben was looking right at him before the snap and made no protection adjustments to give himself time in the pocket. I know what your thinking, well its a DE for crying out loud shouldn't the Lt know to pick him up?? well yes but sometimes you have to point out the obvious to your lineman especially the way the offensive line is playing for the steelers. In another clip on playbook ( this is on nfl network at 8 pm on thursday and friday incase you have never seen it) they had Eli Manning show how he used his half back to pick up the sam blitz to buy himself enough time to hit Burress in the back of the end zone. Big Ben needs to help his line out any way he can. If you watch Peyton and Brady and they use a hard count to get the defense to show where the blitz is coming from and then they adjust there protection. Im a true steelers fan dont get me wrong, I think Big Ben is a great QB and I believe that offensive line can improve with help. I hope the steelers establish the run, utilize playaction, and set the protection better. If they can do this I believe they have the talent to be the first franchise in nfl history to win 6 superbowls!

11-03-2008, 01:37 PM	#2
jjpro11 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near Cleveland Posts: 3,929 Member Number: 3559 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Re: ben needs to call out his protection people may get on you for criticizing ben, but blitz pickup has always been a weakness for him. __________________

11-03-2008, 04:51 PM	#4
steelreserve Goatse + Tubgirl = $$$ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: www.meatspin.com Posts: 4,599 Member Number: 1976 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ben needs to call out his protection He doesn't have to improve it if he learns karate.

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