After 3 games, it’s safe to say that our D is not yet complete...
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payote75
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They need just a decent edge rusher doesn't have to be a superstar but someone who can seal the edge and force the qb up into the teeth of that defensive line that's the key. Anyone think a Trent Murphy could be had? He not going to be a major part of the bills future maybe a pick or a guard they need help big time on the offensive line. Dante fowler was mention as shopped earlier this season but that's a pipe dream and seems like that s quieted down.
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2nd half of week 4 last year was when this D started clicking.
I think we were all hoping it wouldn't take that long with Talib being familiar and then only integrating Suh and Peters as the newbies. But maybe we were wrong. Count me as another one that is somewhat disappointed with this defense so far. And yes, I realize how crazy that is when we've allowed the fewest points in the NFL.
I think we were all hoping it wouldn't take that long with Talib being familiar and then only integrating Suh and Peters as the newbies. But maybe we were wrong. Count me as another one that is somewhat disappointed with this defense so far. And yes, I realize how crazy that is when we've allowed the fewest points in the NFL.
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The Rams have gone long stretches on D without blitzing.
This is because they want to play man coverage, not be clever, just beat you with skill.
With both Peters and Talib out that likely means more zone or mixed coverage....which means a need to disguise it.....which means more blitzes.....which may mean more sacks but will also mean more big plays.
If you see Wade blitzing a lot more then next several weeks that means zone. And that is happening because the two corner stones on the backside D are out.
This is because they want to play man coverage, not be clever, just beat you with skill.
With both Peters and Talib out that likely means more zone or mixed coverage....which means a need to disguise it.....which means more blitzes.....which may mean more sacks but will also mean more big plays.
If you see Wade blitzing a lot more then next several weeks that means zone. And that is happening because the two corner stones on the backside D are out.
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D is #1 in points allowed and 1st downs allowed so far.
#6 in passing yards allowed, rushing yards allowed.
Their worst stat by far is the rushing avg per carry. Many of the rest are top 10.
I think overall it's great so far for the kind of offense we have.
#6 in passing yards allowed, rushing yards allowed.
Their worst stat by far is the rushing avg per carry. Many of the rest are top 10.
I think overall it's great so far for the kind of offense we have.
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Yeah, the D-line needs to live up to their billing. Right now they surely aren't. 27th against the run and giving up an insane 5 yds a carry. Of course the LB's own part of that stat also. I don't really care what some PFF guy with a slide rule says about AD's impact. as far as stops, tackles, sacks and hits...I'm not seeing it. With our lockdown corners sidelined I'm sure we will see more blitzes and exotic packages from Wade. Hopefully they D-line will open the flood gates Thursday night.
We really need Mark Barron back. with him and Littleton on the inside I think the run D will be improved.
We really need Mark Barron back. with him and Littleton on the inside I think the run D will be improved.
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in my opinion the LBs and the secondary own the insane 5yds per carry. I see teams running away from AD and Suh while double teaming Brockers. That's on the LBs and safety to make a play. Also please remind those guys to tackle first before going for the strip. Barron would make such a big difference, we would see less of MC.