Keep it simple, stupid. One of the biggest criticisms to come under Dick LeBeau, especially in his later years, was an overly complex playbook that didn’t allow younger players to assimilate and play fast.
It’s been a point of emphasis for Keith Butler to tweak the defense, allowing defenders to play faster and not overthink things. He was again asked about it during his press conference with the media yesterday.
“We do something every week that’s a little bit different but we try and keep it simple for the most part.