I was just watching a video the AAC put on Facebook about Tyler being named the Defensive Player of the Year, and it occurred to me why the kid registers so man damn tackles:
His emphasis is not on delivering a stunning blow with his arms at his sides or with a forearm. Rather, he is relentless in his pursuit of the ball carrier, and then wraps him up and drives his legs through his man. In an age where "fierce hitters" are glorified (but no mention of when they simply bounce off their men), Tyler's form is a throwback to a time when fundamentals mattered. They should use his reel as a clinic in how to tackle.
His emphasis is not on delivering a stunning blow with his arms at his sides or with a forearm. Rather, he is relentless in his pursuit of the ball carrier, and then wraps him up and drives his legs through his man. In an age where "fierce hitters" are glorified (but no mention of when they simply bounce off their men), Tyler's form is a throwback to a time when fundamentals mattered. They should use his reel as a clinic in how to tackle.
