Funny thing.
Eberflus in Indy had a much better defense than Dallas had.
Eberflus in Chicago had a better defense than Dallas had.
Do people really think that there is a scheme out there that would produce winning results with our DEs who struggle to set the edge vs the run and only generate pressure on pass plays 7% of the drop backs; with our LBs who can’t read their keys, seldom fill the right holes, miss tackles everywhere (especially in the open field), and are virtually worthless in pass coverage; with our secondary who can’t play zone but also get destroyed in man coverage, missing tackles, giving up long third down conversions regularly, with safeties who not only cannot cover receivers but also can’t cover TEs and are routinely the culprits in giving up redzone TDs.
Come on, man. Eberflus has refused to change his scheme, but since the players suck, is that not maybe best in the long haul? Making players adjust and learn the scheme so that the ones we keep actually get better next year?
I don’t believe for a second that even the best DC in the NFL this year could have gotten this bunch of bums out of the bottom third of all defenses. Take your pick….Im sure there would be some improvement, but no way anyone can take these DEs, LBs, and DBs, and lift it above bottom third. The best DCs have the best players.
I have no problem firing Eberflus this week if we bring in a better DC or a scheme we like better, but it will not reap the results we desire unless there is a major overhaul of defensive statistics. We need a stud edge rusher, capable LBs who can play the run and help in coverage, and while we don’t need stars in the secondary, we need a huge improvement at Corner and Safety.
