The Eagles played a great game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, but Birds defensive coordinator Jim Johnson and his crew will have their work cut out for them this Sunday as well. Jim will be facing his nemesis, Saints head coach and offensive coordinator Sean Payton.
Payton has gotten the best of Johnson quite a few times over the years and that included the Saints two wins over New Orleans, last season. The Saints head coach has always specialized in neutralizing a good pass rush or blitz-heavy game plan. He believes in the short passing game which relies on timing. Payton has taken advantage of Jim's defenses on first down, which is the key. Johnson is known as a big time blitzer, so that has worked out to Payton's advantage.
This is going to be a strategic cat and mouse game. The Birds have to make some big plays such as tackles for losses, sacks, knockdowns, interceptions and fumbles. The Birds must find a way to get them in 2nd and 3rd and long. If they let Brees get big yardage on first down, then it'll be very difficult for the Birds to get pressure on him. Also, Jim has to watch going after Brees with an all out blitz. Payton has been known to employ maximum blitz protection when he suspects a blitz coming at him.
Good tackling and great hustle by the entire defense is a necessity.
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