Top 3 Defense Again

[theogt]

In terms of scoring. This defense is getting REALLY good.

 

[theebs]

I can not even fathom how impressive it is that we only gave up 6 points to the skins in 2 games and I if I remember correctly they only got in the redzone once.....

That is simply nuts.

 

[DR.WARE]

getting hot at the right time

 

[goliadmike]

In terms of scoring. This defense is getting REALLY good.

I was worried about them going into the Saints game, but after the way they Handled Drew and that offense, I am so pumped over this Defense.

 

[gmb85]

I have trusted this defense the entire year. They haven't let me down yet except for a couple of games. I really like this team.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Our defense does seem to be getting better and better and at the perfect time as well. We've got another HUGE game next weekend though. Time to close out the regular season with a win over the Eagles.

 

[dbair1967]

In terms of scoring. This defense is getting REALLY good.

back to back dominating efforts...lets hope they keep it up, because it doesnt look like we'll be hanging 30+ on anybody anytime soon unless some stuff gets better

 

[panchucko]

Maybe this is why Jerry said "There is nothing in me that wants to make a coaching change.", he may see the gel

 

[RS12]

I am not particularly worried about the defense. The offense still shoots itself in the foot too much.

 

[theogt]

back to back dominating efforts...lets hope they keep it up, because it doesnt look like we'll be hanging 30+ on anybody anytime soon unless some stuff gets better

Fix that short yardage BS and they'll be back to scoring 30+, because we have no problem moving the ball down the field whatsoever.

 

[Eskimo]

back to back dominating efforts...lets hope they keep it up, because it doesnt look like we'll be hanging 30+ on anybody anytime soon unless some stuff gets better

Really, theogt and Winky think we're as good offensively as SD.

 

[Rustinpeace21]

i have complete trust in jenkins to shut down Desean

 

[dbair1967]

Really, theogt and Winky think we're as good offensively as SD.

If they do, they're blind as a bat.

Now CAN we be as good as them? Sure, we have the pieces. But the OL is just too damn inconsistent and tonight we dropped way too many gimmees.

 

[Eskimo]

Fix that short yardage BS and they'll be back to scoring 30+, because we have no problem moving the ball down the field whatsoever.

You don't score 30+ without being good in the red zone and short yardage. We really need to get that fixed and step one should be to sit Barber down and let Choice run. He has that great vision and a bit of power and runs so low to the ground. I also think he has the confidence to turn a few of those outside.

 

[Eskimo]

If they do, they're blind as a bat.

Now CAN we be as good as them? Sure, we have the pieces. But the OL is just too damn inconsistent and tonight we dropped way too many gimmees.

Potential ain't worth squat at this time of the year - we need production.

 

[tyke1doe]

In terms of scoring. This defense is getting REALLY good.

You mean in terms of being scored against, right?

 

[Eskimo]

i have complete trust in jenkins to shut down Desean

Wasn't TNew on him last week.

I think he may draw that assignment again because he is less susceptible to double moves and has better catchup speed.

Actually, all 3 of our CBs can fly. I think Scandrick has the best 40 of them all.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

Really, theogt and Winky think we're as good offensively as SD.

We can be, but we have to clean some stuff up. Short yardage play calling and execution, for example. Dropped passes need to be addressed. The penalties are less frequent, but still too many of the presnap variety. With week 17 coming up, we shouldn't still be having problems in these areas. The potential to score 30+ every game is there, though.

 

[Eskimo]

In terms of scoring. This defense is getting REALLY good.

Yes, it's a good effort anytime you can shutout an offense.

I didn't feel too threatened by them at any time.

Their only real successful plays were those smokes out to Moss. TNew was playing too far off because he couldn't close on Moss and then kept missing the tackle because he was coming in too quick.

 

[Eskimo]

We can be, but we have to clean some stuff up. Short yardage play calling and execution, for example. Dropped passes need to be addressed. The penalties are less frequent, but still too many of the presnap variety. With week 17 coming up, we shouldn't still be having problems in these areas. The potential to score 30+ every game is there, though.

The issue isn't about whether we could be good - we average close to 400 yards/game. The problem is red zone execution is just not there. I don't expect it to magically appear now without some changes. The most obvioius being benching Barber. I'd rather see Choice in there amongst the 3 RBs.