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havokeff · 10-21-2011, 02:06 AM

I am also a die hard Niners fan, as well as a fan of football. I watch every single game each week, unless it is completely ungettable.

The Niners are doing great. A lot of it is scheme. A lot of it is individual effort.
The reason the Niners secondary however, was able to shut down Johnson, if 7 catches for 113 yards is shutting someone down, is because the front of the Niners is getting pressure with 5, 4 and sometimes even 3 guys. That isn't supposed to happen in a 3-4 defense and it is allowing the Niners to roll coverages to the best receivers on the field and allowing Willis to roam and cover at will. They are also shutting down the run with that same front.

If anyone deserves the ratings increase, it is the Niners front 3 of Smith, Sopoaga and McDonald and their back ups, Francois, Dobbs and Tukufu. Bowman is playing lights out for sure, but when three guys are occupying 5, 6 and even 7 blockers, it makes it pretty damn easy.

The same goes for the secondary. If you don't have to worry about the run, and don't have a QB that has all day, it makes your job a hell of a lot easier in the defensive backfield.

As for Andre Carter, he is having a resurgence in the New England defense. His boost is justified.

10-21-2011, 02:06 AM	#14
havokeff Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 309	Re: Madden NFL 12 Roster Update - Week 7 Details, Available Tomorrow (360, PS3) I am also a die hard Niners fan, as well as a fan of football. I watch every single game each week, unless it is completely ungettable. The Niners are doing great. A lot of it is scheme. A lot of it is individual effort. The reason the Niners secondary however, was able to shut down Johnson, if 7 catches for 113 yards is shutting someone down, is because the front of the Niners is getting pressure with 5, 4 and sometimes even 3 guys. That isn't supposed to happen in a 3-4 defense and it is allowing the Niners to roll coverages to the best receivers on the field and allowing Willis to roam and cover at will. They are also shutting down the run with that same front. If anyone deserves the ratings increase, it is the Niners front 3 of Smith, Sopoaga and McDonald and their back ups, Francois, Dobbs and Tukufu. Bowman is playing lights out for sure, but when three guys are occupying 5, 6 and even 7 blockers, it makes it pretty damn easy. The same goes for the secondary. If you don't have to worry about the run, and don't have a QB that has all day, it makes your job a hell of a lot easier in the defensive backfield. As for Andre Carter, he is having a resurgence in the New England defense. His boost is justified.