From Mike Beamish in the Sun ...
Ottawa’s defence, which spends an inordinate amount of time on the field, attempting to atone for the inefficiencies of the Redblacks’ attack, has yielded an average of 5.9 yards per rush after nine games. The Lions are slightly better -- just-- in allowing 5.8 yards per attempt.
Overall, the Lions’ defence is ranked seventh against the rush (yielding an average 117.8 yards to opponents), just ahead of Winnipeg (118.0) and last-place Ottawa (134.6).
“I don’t think that stat is worrisome at all,” explained Lions linebacker Solomon Elimimian following Wednesday’s practice in Surrey. “Those things can be corrected. The biggest thing we need to focus on is gap control. It’s not the fact we’re getting overpowered. It has nothing to do with our physicality. I think our defence is the most physical in the CFL. It’s us understanding where the gaps are supposed to be, and filling those gaps.”
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As mentioned numerous times, it seems we are playing a somewhat conservative defensive style. Not much blitzing. Mostly DL rushing the QB. LBs with pass priority coverage duties. Perhaps no surprise we are not high in turnovers. And we seem to focus on pass defence/coverage more than run stopping.
With our robust front four, and with Solo and Biggie, it seems to me we should be league leaders in stopping the run.
In any case, glad to hear Solo is healthy.
John Madden's Team Policies: Be on time. Pay attention. Play like hell on game day.
Jimmy Johnson's Game Keys: Protect the ball. Make plays.
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