Grave Digger posted:At least against OAK I know the issue really seemed to be centered on getting pressure. Pettine wasn't getting pressure with 4, so he lost players from coverage and the TE's found the gaps in Zone. We need more help at ILB. I like Martinez, but he doesn't need to be on the field in passing situations and Burks didn't seem like the answer yesterday either. Give him a little more time, but they're hurting for LBs who can support the run and play smart in coverage. Savage and Greene were actually filling these roles really well, which is why when/if both return I don't think we will see this issue pop up again. If we had better depth at CB I'd almost rather see Tramon back at FS and let Amos play closer to the line. Jackson doesn't seem to be cutting it anywhere unfortunately.
Agreed on ILB help needed. However, part of the reason there was little pressure is because Carr was getting rid of the ball very quickly and that was due in large part because of the zone defense. If they man up in the backfield then maybe Carr has to hold the ball one or two seconds longer and we'd see more pressure or even a couple sacks. .