Week 9 Snap Counts and Thoughts

[BullheadCardFan]

We need Collins to get healthy if that's his issue

I want to see him play more snaps

 

[CFLredzoned]

So, we seem to be playing Simmons, Hicks and Vallejo/Collins along with Zach Allen on the edge more vs that Shanahan Zone-Scheme.

I noticed at least twice they had Golden lined up inside. One of those he got a sack on.

 

[Card'em]

Yea, Vallejo missed two tackles, but he has great instincts and the speed to make splash plays. I've often wondered why he's never solidified a starting position.

 

[CardLogic]

Sure is great to have a healthy Rodney Hudson back!!!

 

[TJ]

Collins must suck

FTFY

 

[imaCafan]

Watching yesterday I too thought Vallejo was pretty good and wondered why he wasn’t getting more PT

 

[Chopper0080]

Vallejo is essentially Jordan Hicks at a fraction of the salary and playing a more appropriate number of snaps for his ability.

 

[Chopper0080]

I noticed at least twice they had Golden lined up inside. One of those he got a sack on.

They like to mug their LBs in various situations.

 

[Chopper0080]

Thats why you don't quit on Josh Jones. He has shown ability, but he doesn't look like he is quite strong enough yet. That will come with time.

I think it is tough for a young player to straddle being an OT and an OG. Just a different level of strength is required inside especially with a short QB.

 

[TJ]

Another weird week so snap counts are more interesting than telling IMO.

I did not recognize that Pugh went out so early. Harlow played 81% of the offensive snaps and held up pretty well if you ask me.

A lot of 11 personnel which you can tell by Wesley, Ertz and Conner's snap counts. All 77% or higher.

I couldn't tell you when Isabella's 7 offensive snaps came but apparently they were there.

Phillips playing 34% of snaps seems low but maybe those were mostly early and they yanked him late when it was in hand.

Collins played 3 snaps. I would hope that is due to health.

Jalen Thompson playing 76% and Alford playing 46% seems low. It is personnel package based but I can't figure out who they subbed in for them. Only thing I can think of is that they had Simmons play nickel CB and S.

Kinda surprised Kennard only got 9 snaps (15%) as I thought he played well and has been playing well recently

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Isabella must've pissed off the coaching staff. Guess when you dont take COVID protocols seriously, you get in the dog house. The fact that he's been supplainted by Wesley is damning.

Maybe it was health, but Collins really hasnt stood out this season. This is not a Simmons situation in which last season, when he was in, he made an impact. I think Collins has stood out a hand full of times this season, but he hasnt been anything special. Maybe he figures it out next season, but he hasnt been that great.

I'm more surprised that Golden was only in on 47% of the snaps because he was the most active player on defense yesterday

 

[wa52lz]

Isabella must've pissed off the coaching staff. Guess when you dont take COVID protocols seriously, you get in the dog house. The fact that he's been supplainted by Wesley is damning.

Maybe it was health, but Collins really hasnt stood out this season. This is not a Simmons situation in which last season, when he was in, he made an impact. I think Collins has stood out a hand full of times this season, but he hasnt been anything special. Maybe he figures it out next season, but he hasnt been that great.

I'm more surprised that Golden was only in on 47% of the snaps because he was the most active player on defense yesterday

How did he not take the protocols seriously?

 

[Chopper0080]

Isabella must've pissed off the coaching staff. Guess when you dont take COVID protocols seriously, you get in the dog house. The fact that he's been supplainted by Wesley is damning.

Maybe it was health, but Collins really hasnt stood out this season. This is not a Simmons situation in which last season, when he was in, he made an impact. I think Collins has stood out a hand full of times this season, but he hasnt been anything special. Maybe he figures it out next season, but he hasnt been that great.

I'm more surprised that Golden was only in on 47% of the snaps because he was the most active player on defense yesterday

I will use your Collins jest for Isabella. He just isn't very good. Wesley can at least create a little room and make a contested catch as well as be a big body outside to block. Isabella can't get off the LOS, struggles to separate, and doesn't offer any sort of blocking. I don't know if there is anything salvageable in Isabella but he is still having the same issues he had at the Senior Bowl. The amount of time it takes him to get off the line of scrimmage and the lack of efficiency in his route running just makes it that he is never an option because he is never where he needs to be when he needs to be there.

Re: Collins. Vance's defense is overly complicated in what it asks it's players to do. Way too many if/then rules for players especially at LB. He is having to think way too much which is taking away his speed which is what makes him special. Couple that with a lack of reps and you get a young player who is trying to be perfect in limited moments. Collins will be fine.

Golden is a matchup decision. His aggressiveness can be exploited by the Shanahan zone-scheme and so Vance has moved Allen to more of the edge role. I am sure the game script had something to do with it as well.

 

[Stout]

So did Hicks. Hicks was in the right spot on like 3 plays and couldn't bring his man down.

Hopefully Collins can handle more snaps next week.

Why the heck Hicks was covering Kittle in the end zone is beyond me. That should be Simmons all day, every day.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Why the heck Hicks was covering Kittle in the end zone is beyond me. That should be Simmons all day, every day.

On replay it looked like Simmons was guarding the flat, but yeah, would prefer Simmons on Kittle.

 

[Chopper0080]

Why the heck Hicks was covering Kittle in the end zone is beyond me. That should be Simmons all day, every day.

That is Vance going full galaxy brain. It was the same in Denver when he would drop Von Miller in coverage on passing downs which he still does with Chandler Jones in AZ. Vance likes to overcomplicate things which can make things easier on the opposing team. Bringing Simmons on the pressure and dropping Hicks onto Kittle when you know Jimmy only has a couple options he trusts in the passing game is not creative, it is jus giving the opposing team what they want.

 

[Card'em]

Vallejo is essentially Jordan Hicks at a fraction of the salary and playing a more appropriate number of snaps for his ability.

I actually think Vallejo is better in coverage, faster and more instinctive than Hicks. Apparently, what he doesn't have is Hicks' command of the defense and ability to be an on field coach.

 

[BigRedRage]

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lol I h ad no idea isabella actually played

 

[BigRedRage]

Wasnt hicks coverage part of what led to at least one of the fumbles?

 

[Cardsfaninlouky]

He missed quite a few tackles in first quarter

I didn't see his missed tackles but I damn sure saw all of Hicks whiffs lol.

 

[Shane]

I didn't see his missed tackles but I damn sure saw all of Hicks whiffs lol.

How could you not see them??? Lol they were bad

 

[QuebecCard]

That is Vance going full galaxy brain. It was the same in Denver when he would drop Von Miller in coverage on passing downs which he still does with Chandler Jones in AZ. Vance likes to overcomplicate things which can make things easier on the opposing team. Bringing Simmons on the pressure and dropping Hicks onto Kittle when you know Jimmy only has a couple options he trusts in the passing game is not creative, it is jus giving the opposing team what they want.

Simmons took a step or two towards the scrimmage line and stood there.

I wonder if this was a busted assignment.

 

[ajcardfan]

Why the heck Hicks was covering Kittle in the end zone is beyond me. That should be Simmons all day, every day.

Was it man coverage? I didn't think it was.

 

[Cardsfaninlouky]

How could you not see them??? Lol they were bad

I had to DVR the game, didn't watch it till late Sunday night so I was kind of tired. The Hicks whiffs definitely stood out but I don't doubt what you said one bit.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Wasnt hicks coverage part of what led to at least one of the fumbles?

No he was a yard behind the play so he could benefit from someone else's amazing play.

Absent of those fumble recoveries he Suuuuucked

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

How could you not see them??? Lol they were bad

Yup. Cheese and I were really perplexed by his PT, and it was heightened by his missed tackles.