It's the Defense
It's the Defense
There's been lots of hand wringing over the offense. I get that.
But what is more likely; Pete and RW changing how they approach the offense, or
building the defense back to what it was when we went to two SBs?
It the good ol' days for the defense I think they pretty much used the same scheme as now, but they
were fundamentally sound, fast, athletic, violent and intimidating. Very intimidating.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlnBOezEFhY
Compare this with the current defense; Now I'm just praying they make the tackle, which often they don't.
This is an "oops" and "oh my gosh" type defense.
I hope Pete and JS can strike gold with the draft and FA. It's the best hope.
But what is more likely; Pete and RW changing how they approach the offense, or
building the defense back to what it was when we went to two SBs?
It the good ol' days for the defense I think they pretty much used the same scheme as now, but they
were fundamentally sound, fast, athletic, violent and intimidating. Very intimidating.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlnBOezEFhY
Compare this with the current defense; Now I'm just praying they make the tackle, which often they don't.
This is an "oops" and "oh my gosh" type defense.
I hope Pete and JS can strike gold with the draft and FA. It's the best hope.
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Re: It's the Defense
Aren't they also mostly young players? Maybe can get some improvement just through more coaching. Seemed like in some cases it was more being out of position than being too slow, weak, or unskilled.
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Re: It's the Defense
Yeah, Sherman and Chancellor weren't that fast. But Thomas was and that allowed them to play with just one guy over the top or whatever the jargon is. Also, Kendrick has FS speed and agility. I wonder if he could play the position. If they re-sign him..
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It is the defense. But they can fix what ails the defense in FA. People are upset over the conservative 2st half nature of the offense. I for one am tired of the substandard Oline play. Almost a guarantee they will make changes to the defense.
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I wouldn't mind if they took 6 OL in this draft or trade up in the 1st round for a future LT. Of course they won't. That Bad-asz dude would be a nice addition though.
Re: It's the Defense
The beauty of this draft is they don't have to trade up to get LT of the future. If they come out of this draft without a Center and a Tackle F them... Not the best choice of words but it would be worse than passing on Ramczyk, Robinson and others over the years.Sibelius Hindemith wrote: ↑Sat Jan 18, 2020 10:43 pmI wouldn't mind if they took 6 OL in this draft or trade up in the 1st round for a future LT. Of course they won't. That Bad-asz dude would be a nice addition though.
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Re: It's the Defense
IMO, winning with Russ as the focal point is more likely than building another LOB. Russ has a few more years left in him, the LOB is long gone!
And last year's group was the worst tackling defense Pete has ever coached...including USC.
And last year's group was the worst tackling defense Pete has ever coached...including USC.
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I pray to God Pete and Schneider are not thinking the same as you.DanielVogelbach wrote: ↑Sat Jan 18, 2020 9:34 pmAren't they also mostly young players? Maybe can get some improvement just through more coaching. Seemed like in some cases it was more being out of position than being too slow, weak, or unskilled.
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I am in the middle here....I do think that the defense never gelled, and that there is significant talent there. The same group hardly even played together due to suspensions and injuries.trharder wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 1:50 amI pray to God Pete and Schneider are not thinking the same as you.DanielVogelbach wrote: ↑Sat Jan 18, 2020 9:34 pmAren't they also mostly young players? Maybe can get some improvement just through more coaching. Seemed like in some cases it was more being out of position than being too slow, weak, or unskilled.
Still, a top corner and edge rusher from the draft or free agency would really help.
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Re: It's the Defense
think it was jelliing with Diggs, he was playing an ET kind of safety, that is what you need in PCs defense, the center fielder, after he was injured it came unglued again