This Defense Is Starting To Feel It
Matt Eberflus’ transformation into Cover 3 Mike Zimmer has been an awesome thing to watch, and Sunday’s Detroit game had plenty of examples of Eberflus’ handiwork.
On this early 3rd & 10, Chicago sends a 6-man blitz paired with man coverage on the back end. Kyler Gordon recognizes Detroit’s pre-snap short motion, passes his assignment to Jaylon Johnson, and from there the back-7 executes flawlessly. When this defense is executing together, it’s a beautiful thing to watch.
The #Bears couldn'tve defended this 3rd & 10 better.
Watch Gordon communicate with Jaylon in response to the Lions' short motion — do you see that head tap? He signals to JJ to switch assignments, and the DBs execute flawlessly.
6-man blitz gets home, huge early stop. D on 🔥 pic.twitter.com/naoZMPkuOP
— Robert Schmitz (@robertkschmitz) December 11, 2023
Flus Has Gone Wild With Pressure Looks
Gone are the days of Matt Eberflus calling static drop-7 coverages on 3rd or 4th & longs — if Flus isn’t afraid of your Quarterback, he’ll send pressure (and plenty of it) on any down.