re: X and O on how to stop JFF. What would consultants/coach types say

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Problem with spy linebacker is if they are in the middle, they won't be fast enough to keep him from turning the corner.

What I saw last year was how undisciplined opposing defensive ends were. Especially Oklahoma's. They would be sucked in and lose contain play after play, and would never learn from their mistake.

I know it sounds simple, but if the defensive ends just stay home and don't get sucked in and try to tackle him for a loss, he won't turn the corner. I know tackles for loss and sacks sound appealing but if you miss, he is going to get a first down.

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Good response. I hear this a lot and must admit I understand but not completely. Are they told to hold ground and not go forward even if then feel they have their guy beat.

Or am I missing the boat here. I will bring up and get laughed at but its ok - I played outside linebacker some in HS and making sure play was turned inside was priority but you had to read play. Someone like JFF could make me look like a fool start going in, I come in then go around.

Im thinking maybe that's it. Its hard to realize a guy is so fast you cant make a play - that you must kind of just stand your ground like a cattle herd.

That make any sense?