DB woes

[xtreme_2k]

I get the concerns about having to rebuild the defensive backfield. The over reactions about our DB and safeties getting burnt in the first half is a bit amusing. One has to really look at the main issue, no DB can hold a receiver for too long when we were not generating any type of pressure. Our DLine just couldn't collapse their 2nd, third and 4th stringer offensive linemans at all, making Gabbert a journeyman look like the second coming of Rogers out there with lots of time to set his feet and find an open WR. We really realistically won't see what our real D would look like until the second to the last pre-season game is played.

 

[Ranching]

I get the concerns about having to rebuild the defensive backfield. The over reactions about our DB and safeties getting burnt in the first half is a bit amusing. One has to really look at the main issue, no DB can hold a receiver for too long when we were not generating any type of pressure. Our DLine just couldn't collapse their 2nd, third and 4th stringer offensive linemans at all, making Gabbert a journeyman look like the second coming of Rogers out there with lots of time to set his feet and find an open WR. We really realistically won't see what our real D would look like until the second to the last pre-season game is played.

I see Lawrence, Collins, Tapper and Jaylon getting after the QB this year. That along with Marinellis schemes to use his talent will make us better than most people think.

 

[erod]

Without a noticeable improvement in the pass rush, this defense is going to get torched the first half of the season. The offense will need to put up 35+ a game to win early on.

A pass rush will help immensely. Hopefully, a healthy Tapper and Lawrence will provide some of that. The Irving suspension hurt badly.

 

[dallasdave]

I see Lawrence, Collins, Tapper and Jaylon getting after the QB this year. That along with Marinellis schemes to use his talent will make us better than most people think.

Don't forget about
Benson Mayowa

 

[dogunwo]

Don't forget about
Benson Mayowa

He really came on at the end of the year too

 

[Ranching]

Don't forget about
Benson Mayowa

Is that the guy that used to be on the Game of Thrones? Lol, someone post a pic of that guy.

 

[dallasdave]

Is that the guy that used to be on the Game of Thrones? Lol, someone post a pic of that guy.

 

[dallasdave]

He really came on at the end of the year too

A pure RDE !!!

 

[erod]

Speaking of DBs.

Notice that we've heard virtually nothing, good or bad, about Xavier Woods the entire camp.

 

[Ranching]

Speaking of DBs.

Notice that we've heard virtually nothing, good or bad, about Xavier Woods the entire camp.

Secret weapon.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Part of the problem was that the linebackers were not getting deep enough drops.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Secret weapon.

X - factor

 

[dallasdave]

Secret weapon.

I saw him on Smack Down !! New Day Rocks

 

[dallasdave]

Part of the problem was that the linebackers were not getting deep enough drops.

Leaves a big space for the QB to hit a TE, WR or RB. Soft in the middle !!!

 

[ALBIT]

Is that the guy that used to be on the Game of Thrones? Lol, someone post a pic of that guy.

This is why I can't share everyone enthusiasm about this season. Some people here are talking Super Bowl. This team is NOT winning anything this year. Our defense right now is nowhere near good enough. Sure, maybe all the young DB we drafted will get better down the road but this year it's going to be ugly for our Def. I know everyone wants to be excited and such, but I have a feeling we are all in for a major letdown. I don't think this team wins 8 games. I have plenty of hope for the future of this team and the direction they want to go but it's going to take some time. Hope Im wrong about this year , but I just think this defense will be worse than last year.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

I see it different. They went after the ball instead of the receiver. For example Brown jumped to knock the ball down on that slant and came just inches away from knocking out down, another foot and it's intercepted. Also Awuzie made a play on the ball and would have had a pick 6 but timed it just a second to soon.

We are going into more zone and have rebuilt the secondary. I thought Heath didn't play as well as he should and Blanton won't make the roster. Frazier looked good at times although he made the mistake on the punt. Woods looked extremely fast, maybe the fastest DB on the team in terms of football speed. Remember Scandrick and Lewis didn't play, just wanted to add I loved how Awuzie drives to the ball. His quick reflexes are amazing, the same with Woods and his closing speed. I expect these guys to really improve next week and I'm willing to bet we have an interception.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

Leaves a big space for the QB to hit a TE, WR or RB. Soft in the middle !!!

Lee and Smith won't make those mistakes

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

Wow ... we're really going to do this today... Ok...

 

[dallasdave]

Lee and Smith won't make those mistakes

agree

 

[Irvin88_4life]

This is why I can't share everyone enthusiasm about this season. Some people here are talking Super Bowl. This team is NOT winning anything this year. Our defense right now is nowhere near good enough. Sure, maybe all the young DB we drafted will get better down the road but this year it's going to be ugly for our Def. I know everyone wants to be excited and such, but I have a feeling we are all in for a major letdown. I don't think this team wins 8 games. I have plenty of hope for the future of this team and the direction they want to go but it's going to take some time. Hope Im wrong about this year , but I just think this defense will be worse than last year.

You have no idea if this team will win the superbowl this year. You base how our defense will play from watching the hall of fame game with basically no starters playing.........