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Originally Posted by Mattyk72
c'mon dude gimme a break.
The defense can't stop anything right now. The offense would literally need to hold the ball the entire game.
The key to Gibbs football is pounding the rock AND stopping the run.
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I agree.
Most people do not realize how awful our defense really is this year. If our D was halfway decent we would be in the hunt. Most Brunell haters still would be shocked, because I think Brunell would still be the starter if our D was performing well.
If you look at performance, Brunell hasnt been much worst than McNair or Plummer, but both those guys are starters. It is because they have the D to back them up.
Our defense not only gives up big plays, it does not create turnovers. I have compared our D to the Cincy D last year. Cincy gave up big plays, but they came up with alot of turnovers. The Skins would be successful if that coud happen.
If we get turnovers, then we have more chances to score, and less chances for the opponent. Simple as that.
Dont get me wrong, I don think Saunders has been amazing. I wouldnt even say he has been really good, he has been ok. I am a bit disappointed, because I had hoped the offense had clicked earlier, but I still think the offense would be better if the D helped em out a bit.
Saunders has gone away from the run a bit, and our lineman arent doing what he wants. I am positive he will adjust to that next game.
Again I feel people are looking for blame where there isnt any. Defense is the major problem this year.