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10-25-2015, 07:08 AM
Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons knows the Kansas City Chiefs have struggled to protect quarterback Alex Smith. In an effort to turn down the heat, offensive coordinator Doug Pederson fashions a game plan designed to quickly get the ball out of Smith's hand.
The Chiefs have countered with an array of screens — quick, bubble and tunnel — to generate big plays from wide receivers Jeremy Maclin and Albert Wilson and tight end Travis Kelce.
“They like the quick passes and tunnel screens,” Timmons said. “It's what we've been practicing for. They can't really run the ball because their offensive line isn't that good, but the offensive line does a good job of getting upfield to make blocks on those screen plays.” ...........
Read more: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/9313365-74/screen-chiefs-quick#ixzz3pa48694d
The Chiefs have countered with an array of screens — quick, bubble and tunnel — to generate big plays from wide receivers Jeremy Maclin and Albert Wilson and tight end Travis Kelce.
“They like the quick passes and tunnel screens,” Timmons said. “It's what we've been practicing for. They can't really run the ball because their offensive line isn't that good, but the offensive line does a good job of getting upfield to make blocks on those screen plays.” ...........
Read more: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/9313365-74/screen-chiefs-quick#ixzz3pa48694d