How can a defense be this bad?

[mitchell2254]

Monte Kiffin's scheme is built around the pass rush. If all four linemen are able to keep the quarterback uncomfortable in the pocket, then the scheme succeeds. If not, then the QB has time to set his feet and throw the ball (and even backups can do that), the receivers have time to get open, etc.

Losing three of the five players expected to provide that pressure before the season was a major setback. Having the top two remaining hampered by injuries has pretty much neutered this defense.

You can probably count on one hand the number of times Dallas made Flynn uncomfortable in the pocket in the second half and have about three fingers left.

I would expect an NFL DC to learn that by your 15th game and you still have no pass rush.. maybe.. just maybe... you should adjust your scheme.

 

[dragon_mikal]

No and No. There is no excuse for Jarrett to own a guy we are paying 50 million. Flynn threw for about 50 yards on thanksgiving on the Lions. You put Flynn to Boykin and yes I expect a 50 million dollar CB to stop him regardless. Don't act like he was having to guard him for 10 seconds.

Romo would throw us out of any game no matter how good our D is. 37-36 or 10-9 you can count on Romo to blow it.

You put Seatte's secondary behind this defensive line and they would be destroyed.

 

[mitchell2254]

You put Seatte's secondary behind this defensive line and they would be destroyed.

Detroit has fewer sacks than us and they made Flynn look like an idiot

 

[dragon_mikal]

Detroit has fewer sacks than us and they made Flynn look like an idiot

Sacks are important but QB pressures are important as well. They get good pressure on the quarterback especially up the middle. You keep a quarterback from stepping up in the pocket and you'll have a good day on defense.

This defense does the opposite. How many times have you seen Ware fly right by the QB because he was able to step up into a clean pocket?

Improve the interior of this defensive line, get a decent LB corp that can stay on the field and use your corners the way they should be used (man) and this team could make some noise.