“it has nothing to do with his play” means the cover 2 scheme has nothing to do with his bad play, which is something he says clearly. This is why the word “it” is such a crappy word to use, but the “it” in refers to “cover 2 scheme,” grammatically and logically speaking.

Urlacher is sucking, and I’m glad he admits that his health and the scheme aren’t to blame. He really can’t, considering he leveraged his past performances on getting an upped contract. If he said he’s injured then he looks like a cretin for demanding more money knowing he isn’t at full health.

He’s my favorite Bear, but his play has been completely mediocre this year. He rarely shows up in the plays and too many times he’s looked like a rookie in his tackling. I do wish he’d stay off the line of scrimmage though. I’m personally just tired of looking at a 7-4 defense, with the LBs stacked at the line. Even when they go back into coverage it does seem like Babich has fallen too much in love with trying to show blitz and then falling back into coverage.

Can’t the element of surprise be to blitz from off the line, in normal linebacking position? I’d personally prefer Urlacher INTs in the middle than some of the easy sacks he’s gotten due to being unblocked at times. Those sacks haven’t benefitted the defense because of the long pass plays being allowed.

Overally, the constant showing of blitzes makes it easier for not only TEs and WRs to find room in the middle of the field, but we also see more chances for RBs to slip out of the back field in the scheme. I’d love to see the LBs play more of the underneath, 5-10 yard zone, and then let CBs play more man.