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Lions DC acknowledges defense has ‘hands full' vs. 49ers' offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Detroit Lions will have their hands full against the 49ers on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.
Well, at least that’s how the Lions’ defensive coordinator sees the NFC Championship Game playing out.
Aaron Glenn, the Lions’ defensive architect since 2021, explained how well-versed he is in coach Kyle Shanahan’s style, whom he shared the sideline with in Cleveland back in 2014, and the firepower behind the 49ers’ elusive offensive play that will keep Detroit busy.
“Listen, I coached with him [Kyle Shanahan] in Cleveland,” Glenn told reporters Thursday. “He was the offensive coordinator there. We had Johnny Manziel as our quarterback. And he spends a lot of time understanding what fronts you’re in and trying to attack the fronts you’re in.
“He’s one of the best at doing that, too, now. I’ve seen that personally, on how much time he spends on that. And then I’ve seen him grow as far as his passing concepts, especially in today’s game [and how it] works right now. It’s going to be a task, especially with the players that they do have.
“They have skilled players that are some of the best in the league, so, defensively, we have our hands full. We know that. We know that. But the way that I see it, they’re going to have their hands full, too. We are going to go out there and play our best.”
On the other hand, Glenn's defense will look to keep the 49ers' hands full in their own way.
Led by defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Glenn and the Lions will look to pressure Brock Purdy in a distinct way, masquerading blitzes with coverages that confuse opposing offenses at a first glance.
Purdy, no stranger to facing and out-playing blitz-happy opponents, knows the Lions’ defensive scheme will offer him and his offense a healthy challenge.
“They do a good job of sort of holding it and disguising it,” Purdy told reporters Friday. “There's a lot of looks where it looks like it's just a base coverage, and all of a sudden, they're bringing guys from different directions.
“And when they do blitz, they have certain coverages that are behind their blitzes, but like I said, they do a good job with bringing different guys and sort of holding their water and not showing it. So, I think that's the difference.
“Across the year, other teams will sort of have some tips and clues and stuff, but I think these guys do a pretty good job of switching it up and making it hard for the quarterback to recognize it. So, it'll be a good challenge.”
Back in Week 3, Purdy faced the Giants’ blitz wrath but ended up on top, leading the 49ers to a 30-12 victory despite the Giants blitzing Purdy on 37 of his 42 dropbacks.
More impressively, Purdy ended the game with a then-career-high 310 yards and two touchdowns with a 111.3 passer rating.
Purdy recognizes that when he has seen rushers in his pocket this season, the team’s plan and execution has allowed for him to perform well.
“I feel like we usually go into it having a good plan,” Purdy said. "And so the minute they do it, and if we're on it, I think it's sort of like a high-risk, high-reward kind of thing for both sides. If we're ready and have a good plan for it, all it takes is a 5-yard throw or something, and we can turn it into a big gain.
“They're a couple guys short. So, we've gone into games where defenses that blitz a lot, we usually have a good plan for it, but that's just the receivers and myself being on top of it. And when they give us those opportunities, we have to be ready for it, and if we're not ready for it, then we can get exposed.”
It’s likely the Lions’ edge rushers will keep the 49ers’ offensive line busy on Sunday.
Purdy and Co., however, are no strangers to the blitz.
The Detroit Lions will have their hands full against the 49ers on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.
Well, at least that’s how the Lions’ defensive coordinator sees the NFC Championship Game playing out.
Aaron Glenn, the Lions’ defensive architect since 2021, explained how well-versed he is in coach Kyle Shanahan’s style, whom he shared the sideline with in Cleveland back in 2014, and the firepower behind the 49ers’ elusive offensive play that will keep Detroit busy.
“Listen, I coached with him [Kyle Shanahan] in Cleveland,” Glenn told reporters Thursday. “He was the offensive coordinator there. We had Johnny Manziel as our quarterback. And he spends a lot of time understanding what fronts you’re in and trying to attack the fronts you’re in.
“He’s one of the best at doing that, too, now. I’ve seen that personally, on how much time he spends on that. And then I’ve seen him grow as far as his passing concepts, especially in today’s game [and how it] works right now. It’s going to be a task, especially with the players that they do have.
“They have skilled players that are some of the best in the league, so, defensively, we have our hands full. We know that. We know that. But the way that I see it, they’re going to have their hands full, too. We are going to go out there and play our best.”
On the other hand, Glenn's defense will look to keep the 49ers' hands full in their own way.
Led by defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Glenn and the Lions will look to pressure Brock Purdy in a distinct way, masquerading blitzes with coverages that confuse opposing offenses at a first glance.
Purdy, no stranger to facing and out-playing blitz-happy opponents, knows the Lions’ defensive scheme will offer him and his offense a healthy challenge.
“They do a good job of sort of holding it and disguising it,” Purdy told reporters Friday. “There's a lot of looks where it looks like it's just a base coverage, and all of a sudden, they're bringing guys from different directions.
“And when they do blitz, they have certain coverages that are behind their blitzes, but like I said, they do a good job with bringing different guys and sort of holding their water and not showing it. So, I think that's the difference.
“Across the year, other teams will sort of have some tips and clues and stuff, but I think these guys do a pretty good job of switching it up and making it hard for the quarterback to recognize it. So, it'll be a good challenge.”
Back in Week 3, Purdy faced the Giants’ blitz wrath but ended up on top, leading the 49ers to a 30-12 victory despite the Giants blitzing Purdy on 37 of his 42 dropbacks.
More impressively, Purdy ended the game with a then-career-high 310 yards and two touchdowns with a 111.3 passer rating.
Purdy recognizes that when he has seen rushers in his pocket this season, the team’s plan and execution has allowed for him to perform well.
“I feel like we usually go into it having a good plan,” Purdy said. "And so the minute they do it, and if we're on it, I think it's sort of like a high-risk, high-reward kind of thing for both sides. If we're ready and have a good plan for it, all it takes is a 5-yard throw or something, and we can turn it into a big gain.
“They're a couple guys short. So, we've gone into games where defenses that blitz a lot, we usually have a good plan for it, but that's just the receivers and myself being on top of it. And when they give us those opportunities, we have to be ready for it, and if we're not ready for it, then we can get exposed.”
It’s likely the Lions’ edge rushers will keep the 49ers’ offensive line busy on Sunday.
Purdy and Co., however, are no strangers to the blitz.
I don’t do trash talking. I have no idea how the game is going to go and I will not predict a win. I think our team is pretty damn good and pretty healthy, but that doesn’t mean much in a single elimination match. “Two men enter!One man leaves”. LOL.
I can say I’m not scared of KC but that doesn’t mean anything either. I know my team is capable of beating any team as are all the teams left.
We’ll just have to see how things work out on the field.
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Can you give me the Cliff Notes version of that?
yup. here you go
It’s likely the Lions’ edge rushers will keep the 49ers’ offensive line busy on Sunday.
Purdy and Co., however, are no strangers to the blitz.
Thanks Cliff.
drumroll............
RickyPicks. Down to his to last two prediction weekends. Today is going to be a doozie.............
Game 1 - Baltomore versus The Chiefs. What can you say about the Co --Ravens ? They are a well oiled, well running machine.
So here is what RickyPicks Can say. They will lose. Yup. A well oiled machine every once in a great while has malfunction. Today is that day.
And there is that Patrick kid on the other side of the ball. In an upset - Chiefs
Game 2 - Ive not seen a single Sportswriter pick the Lions to win except for one --RickyPicks. MarkieNiners are loaded with talent, playing at home, playing extremely well. It will be a monumental task to beat them. But - the boys in blue have 2 things going for them -----Grit and Emotion. And those 2 factors will drive the win. Upset number 2
Enjoy the games.
RickyPicks. Down to his to last two prediction weekends. Today is going to be a doozie.............
Game 1 - Baltomore versus The Chiefs. What can you say about the Co --Ravens ? They are a well oiled, well running machine.
So here is what RickyPicks Can say. They will lose. Yup. A well oiled machine every once in a great while has malfunction. Today is that day.
And there is that Patrick kid on the other side of the ball. In an upset - Chiefs
Game 2 - Ive not seen a single Sportswriter pick the Lions to win except for one --RickyPicks. MarkieNiners are loaded with talent, playing at home, playing extremely well. It will be a monumental task to beat them. But - the boys in blue have 2 things going for them -----Grit and Emotion. And those 2 factors will drive the win. Upset number 2
Enjoy the games.
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It sure is Wizzy. Even if it means I stay up beyond 10pm (usual bed time).
Can't wait. It will complete a full day of sport.
England beat India in test cricket, in India, a very rare event. Fantastic entertainment.
Then we have a footy competition called the FA Cup...3 games being televised one after the other.
Finally it's KC at BR....no idea of how this one will pan out. Hopefully it's a classic game.
Good luck to all QQ'rs and their teams.
Maybe the Patriots will be there, next season
Here we go again.
KC/Ravens - Think Ravens will win. Only want Chiefs to repeat SB to make the Bills look better for losing haha. SF/Lions - Want LIONS to win.
"Do you still see me even here?"
(The Bills fan lies on the ground.)
"And so I'm dead", the Bills man said
over the hill (not a wish away).
My friends (as one) all stand aligned
Ravens, Lions, Chiefs and Niners.
KC/Ravens - Think Ravens will win. Only want Chiefs to repeat SB to make the Bills look better for losing haha. SF/Lions - Want LIONS to win.
"Do you still see me even here?"
(The Bills fan lies on the ground.)
"And so I'm dead", the Bills man said
over the hill (not a wish away).
My friends (as one) all stand aligned
Ravens, Lions, Chiefs and Niners.
Well, here we are, 6 1/4 hours to kick off.
I have been nursing a head cold all week.
My prediction, Jack Daniels and Budweiser will blow out the head cold.
49ers will blow the chance of the Lions making it to the Super Bowl, because that spot will be taken by San Francisco.
Ravens will take down Kermit and the Swifty's.
I have been nursing a head cold all week.
My prediction, Jack Daniels and Budweiser will blow out the head cold.
49ers will blow the chance of the Lions making it to the Super Bowl, because that spot will be taken by San Francisco.
Ravens will take down Kermit and the Swifty's.
head cold affecting your predictions I see. lol
have fun at the game Markie
gonna be lots of Lions fans there. trust me on this
Lets Go Lions !
Yeah, they keep showing us on the local news, I'll take some pictures and post tomorrow.
Oh, I know what I stand for.
This is all superstition at work.
I haven't trash talked or made any predictions all year and it's worked out pretty well.
And here's another one. I don't wear any of my Ravens gear once the game starts. I will wear it right up to kick off then I take it off and just wear my normal jeans and thermal top. Been doing it all year and ain't gonna change it now.
Fortunately there are no superstitions involving underwear, eating some special meal, doing shots, or doing a goofy Ray Lewis dance.
It looks like Missouri will make another contribution to the game in Baltimore. Per KSHB:
"KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Not just any aircraft will do the flyover at M&T Bank Stadium to fire up the AFC Championship game.
A Missouri Air National Guard B-2 Spirit stealth bomber will be used right before the Chiefs and Ravens kickoff on Sunday in Baltimore.
This bomber comes from the Whiteman Air Force Base in Johnson County, Missouri."
"KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Not just any aircraft will do the flyover at M&T Bank Stadium to fire up the AFC Championship game.
A Missouri Air National Guard B-2 Spirit stealth bomber will be used right before the Chiefs and Ravens kickoff on Sunday in Baltimore.
This bomber comes from the Whiteman Air Force Base in Johnson County, Missouri."
speaking of superstitions. see this pic.
the story. the sweatpants were given to my dad - by me - 2 days before he suddenly died. he wore them the day before he died
dad was a huge diehard Lions and Wolverines fan
I wore this set up for the Rose Bowl, the National Championship game and the Lions playoff games. And two Bells Hopslam beers for each game
the results are known. I will change into this attire at 6 PM. And open can 1
Lets Go Lions ( for dad ) !!
Well unless they are going to drop a few bombs, I don't think it will change the outcome of the game one way or the other.
So you do understand the power of superstitions. I can admit my superstitions were just for this season. I'll probably latch on to some other irrational ritual next year. LOL
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