Geno Smith gets rattled when blitzed. That’s not some grand revelation on the veteran quarterback. It’s the plain truth and Raider Nation is all too aware of this. Smith was the Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback last season for then-head…
Writer Ray Aspuria argues that the Las Vegas Raiders should aggressively blitz New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith in their Week 8 matchup. Aspuria points out that while Smith is enjoying a rebound season, he has already been sacked 21 times this year and historically struggles when opposing defenses bring extra pressure.
Aspuria also asserts that dialing up blitzes would help Las Vegas address its struggling run defense, which surrendered 656 yards during a four-game losing streak. Defensive coordinator Rob Leonard noted the importance of better execution and tackling to slow down the Jets' offense.
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