Matt Patricia's Comment On Pass Rushing Sparks Debate

While mic'd up at the Senior Bowl, Matt Patricia discusses pass rushing

Television viewers were treated to an inside look at Wednesday's Senior Bowl practice led by Lions head coach Matt Patricia.

Patricia's passion for coaching was on full display for viewers curious for an inside look at his coaching style. 

He wore a microphone for portions of the practice, and many commented on his propensity to use profanity.

But it was a comment that he expressed to a defensive end that sparked a debate online.

Justin Rogers of the Detroit News rewatched the television broadcast and noted that Patricia told a defensive end, "No one that rushes the passer well uses finesse. It’s all power."

Many have commented, and some have expressed disagreement with Patricia's assessment. 

Here is a sample of the reactions to Patricia's comment.

Going through the Senior Bowl broadcast with Patricia mic'd up. Found this quote to a defensive end interesting:

"No one that rushes the passer well uses finesse. It’s all power."

— Justin Rogers | Detroit Football Network (@Justin_Rogers) January 23, 2020

So he’s never seen LT, Peppers, Strayhan, JJ Watt, Khahlil, etc, play??

🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

— Travis Bickle (@daletwittin) January 23, 2020

Power sets up the finesse. Wear the guy out and make your move.

— Doc Ronnie Johnson 💊💉 (@WildboarCJD) January 23, 2020

I think you’re all taking this out of context... no pass Rush move is successful without power. It’s all about closing space and moving forward. If you’re a finesse guy, then make your finesse moves powerful...

— Jimmy Parison BS, CPT, CES (@Jimmy68Parison) January 23, 2020

No wonder we had the worst pass rush in the league lmao

— Preston (@pmills_55) January 23, 2020

Wow. History and the Hall of Fame would disagree with Big Beard

— Francisco (@barkhouse210) January 23, 2020

Frank Clark clinched a super bowl with a pure finesse rush move. What a joke.

— Garbo (@Garbo824) January 23, 2020

You use finesse to set up power and power to set up finesse. It’s a constant chess game within a game for rushers and blockers. I don’t get this, but then again I’m not a NFL head coach so 🤷🏻‍♂️

— Tucker Italiano (@TuckerItaliano) January 23, 2020

Lawrence Taylor???

— DetroitMarc (@jiffypark1971) January 23, 2020

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