Does Sanchez/Lynch combo drag down entire team?

[Mikey Ram]

"They might go 9-7," a veteran defensive coach said. "They are not a defending Super Bowl champion as much as they are a defending get-by, ride-the-defense team. This isn't Seattle or New England."

Correct...They are not Seattle or New England, because neither of those teams won the SB last year...Denver did it with virtually no offense...We'll see...

 

[Ram65]

Well, historically speaking, rare Super Bowl defenses don't do as well the next year. Plus you have to account for possible injury. It was amazing how lucky they were to not have any significant injuries to starters. I think all 11 guys were healthy the whole season which always helps.

Good points Legatron.

Malik Jackson and Danny Trevathan are two big losses. The defense should be close (without injuries) to 2015 but, offenses will make adjustments to score more. Sanchez doesn't strike any fear in opposing defenses. They should have gotten a better QB to continue their Super Bowl run.

 

[DenverRam]

meh, Malik and Danny T are not big losses when you look at the depth behind them.

Denver is stacked defensively all the way to 3rd string.