Worst Defense in the NFL

mheisig · 12-27-2006, 11:01 AM

Lest anyone doubt that this defense sucks big time:

"Overall, the defense ranks 30th in yards allowed per game, 32nd in yards allowed per pass, 22nd in rushing defense, 29th in passing defense, 32nd in interceptions per pass play and 32nd in sacks per pass play. It is tied for 24th in points allowed and has a scoring differential of minus-63, also 24th in the league. Opposing quarterbacks have thrown 29 touchdown passes against Washington and just six interceptions -- the worst ratio in the NFL -- and have a 99.4 passer rating, a mark that also puts the Redskins last in the league."

Source: A Record-Breaking Season, at Bottom - washingtonpost.com

MTK · 12-27-2006, 11:07 AM

The 'D' has been our biggest problem all season. If anyone is wondering why we are 5-10 right now, look no further than the defense which has been absolutely horrible, punctuated by the pathetic showing against the Rams.

dgack · 12-27-2006, 11:09 AM

You guys are mistaken. This season's problems are all basically Mark Brunell and Ladell Betts' fault.

onlydarksets · 12-27-2006, 11:13 AM

This has been such a disappointing setback from last year. Hopefully Williams has a plan in place to right the ship. He's definitely got his work cut out for him in the offseason.

mheisig · 12-27-2006, 11:19 AM

It falls along the lines of the old "chicken or egg" debate, but I'm inclined to pin the fault for most of our 10 losses on the defense. The offense hasn't been stellar, but they've been better than the defense.

It looks like we'll actually set NFL and team records for least INTs and least sacks in a season. Also, we should set a record for least INT return yards (currently 25). That record was set at 85 yards during the strike season when they played 9 games.

What a great record to have.

dmek25 · 12-27-2006, 12:07 PM

i don't need any of those stats to remind me how much we have sucked defensively this season

firstdown · 12-27-2006, 01:04 PM

The D has sucked this year but the O has not helped them very much this season. With alot of 3 and outs. I wonder if there is a stat for teams and how they rank with 3 and outs.

Rock Your Face · 12-27-2006, 01:16 PM

"Hopefully Williams has a plan in place to right the ship."

Yeah, here's a plan: Stop thinking your scheme is so great that you can put in P.O.S's like Holdman and Archuletta, and actually get some real talent to make up for all the talent you let go in the last two years.

redsk1 · 12-27-2006, 01:25 PM

Ouch. It's really made me realize how good our d was the last couple years. It's amazing to me how far this d has fallen off w/ basically the same guys here. Hard to believe.

It works both ways in regards to the o and the d. With some help from the D we could have been much better offensively.

MTK · 12-27-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

The D has sucked this year but the O has not helped them very much this season. With alot of 3 and outs. I wonder if there is a stat for teams and how they rank with 3 and outs.

Let's not let them off the hook, the D has stunk plain and simple. The offense hasn't been that bad.

mheisig · 12-27-2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

i don't need any of those stats to remind me how much we have sucked defensively this season

At least you have your head on straight. I think a few people still blame Brunell - just wanted to straighten that out

freddyg12 · 12-27-2006, 01:50 PM

Anyone know where we rank in # of turnovers by the O? I know we're one of the best in the league had holding on to the ball. While that doesn't mean our offense has been highly effective, it further shows how much our D let us down - they couldn't stop or take the ball away, while for the most part our offense has at least not lost many games for us.

dblanch66 · 12-27-2006, 01:57 PM

It is definitely due to the loss of such players as Pierce, Smoot, Ryan Clark, Arrington (hate to say). Despite being better players at their positions than what we have now, they also had fire, attitude and leadership qualities. We all have bitched and moaned about Lavar's attitude ad naseum, but I remember when he was the spirit of the team. When that fades and ultimately becomes acrimonious, the team will suffer and it has. The Redskins have absolutely NO identity on defense. On offense, we had Santana and Clinton. But with CP's injury, we lost the lynch pin and spirit of the O. There is more to the game than just physical talent. The Redskins have no IDENTITY. That's what needs to change in order to have success next year.
Dallas Sucks.

jsarno · 12-27-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

i don't need any of those stats to remind me how much we have sucked defensively this season

This pretty much says it all. If anyone thought our D was good, they are either not a Skins fan, or their head is in their ass.

mheisig · 12-27-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

Anyone know where we rank in # of turnovers by the O? I know we're one of the best in the league had holding on to the ball. While that doesn't mean our offense has been highly effective, it further shows how much our D let us down - they couldn't stop or take the ball away, while for the most part our offense has at least not lost many games for us.

We're 2nd best in the league for giveaways with 15 (1 more than San Diego). Unfortunately we're worst in the league in takeaways.

Means the offense has done an excellent job NOT turning it over, and that's with a young, inexperienced QB and a backup RB. The defense, on the other hand, can't force a turnover to save it's life.

12-27-2006, 11:01 AM	#1
mheisig The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Southeast Age: 41 Posts: 2,119	Worst Defense in the NFL Lest anyone doubt that this defense sucks big time: "Overall, the defense ranks 30th in yards allowed per game, 32nd in yards allowed per pass, 22nd in rushing defense, 29th in passing defense, 32nd in interceptions per pass play and 32nd in sacks per pass play. It is tied for 24th in points allowed and has a scoring differential of minus-63, also 24th in the league. Opposing quarterbacks have thrown 29 touchdown passes against Washington and just six interceptions -- the worst ratio in the NFL -- and have a 99.4 passer rating, a mark that also puts the Redskins last in the league." Source: A Record-Breaking Season, at Bottom - washingtonpost.com __________________ Your post count, reputation score, popularity ranking, VIP tag or funny signature has no bearing on how I value you as an individual.

12-27-2006, 11:07 AM	#2
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: Worst Defense in the NFL The 'D' has been our biggest problem all season. If anyone is wondering why we are 5-10 right now, look no further than the defense which has been absolutely horrible, punctuated by the pathetic showing against the Rams. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-27-2006, 11:09 AM	#3
dgack The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The ATX (formerly Balmer) Posts: 1,125	Re: Worst Defense in the NFL You guys are mistaken. This season's problems are all basically Mark Brunell and Ladell Betts' fault.

12-27-2006, 11:13 AM	#4
onlydarksets Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: all up in your business Posts: 2,693	Re: Worst Defense in the NFL This has been such a disappointing setback from last year. Hopefully Williams has a plan in place to right the ship. He's definitely got his work cut out for him in the offseason.

12-27-2006, 11:19 AM	#5
mheisig The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Southeast Age: 41 Posts: 2,119	Re: Worst Defense in the NFL It falls along the lines of the old "chicken or egg" debate, but I'm inclined to pin the fault for most of our 10 losses on the defense. The offense hasn't been stellar, but they've been better than the defense. It looks like we'll actually set NFL and team records for least INTs and least sacks in a season. Also, we should set a record for least INT return yards (currently 25). That record was set at 85 yards during the strike season when they played 9 games. What a great record to have. __________________ Your post count, reputation score, popularity ranking, VIP tag or funny signature has no bearing on how I value you as an individual.

12-27-2006, 12:07 PM	#6
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Worst Defense in the NFL i don't need any of those stats to remind me how much we have sucked defensively this season __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

12-27-2006, 01:04 PM	#7
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Worst Defense in the NFL The D has sucked this year but the O has not helped them very much this season. With alot of 3 and outs. I wonder if there is a stat for teams and how they rank with 3 and outs.

12-27-2006, 01:16 PM	#8
Rock Your Face Camp Scrub Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 43 Posts: 34	Re: Worst Defense in the NFL "Hopefully Williams has a plan in place to right the ship." Yeah, here's a plan: Stop thinking your scheme is so great that you can put in P.O.S's like Holdman and Archuletta, and actually get some real talent to make up for all the talent you let go in the last two years.

12-27-2006, 01:25 PM	#9
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: Worst Defense in the NFL Ouch. It's really made me realize how good our d was the last couple years. It's amazing to me how far this d has fallen off w/ basically the same guys here. Hard to believe. It works both ways in regards to the o and the d. With some help from the D we could have been much better offensively.

12-27-2006, 01:50 PM	#12
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Worst Defense in the NFL Anyone know where we rank in # of turnovers by the O? I know we're one of the best in the league had holding on to the ball. While that doesn't mean our offense has been highly effective, it further shows how much our D let us down - they couldn't stop or take the ball away, while for the most part our offense has at least not lost many games for us.

12-27-2006, 01:57 PM	#13
dblanch66 The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 58 Posts: 1,176	Re: Worst Defense in the NFL It is definitely due to the loss of such players as Pierce, Smoot, Ryan Clark, Arrington (hate to say). Despite being better players at their positions than what we have now, they also had fire, attitude and leadership qualities. We all have bitched and moaned about Lavar's attitude ad naseum, but I remember when he was the spirit of the team. When that fades and ultimately becomes acrimonious, the team will suffer and it has. The Redskins have absolutely NO identity on defense. On offense, we had Santana and Clinton. But with CP's injury, we lost the lynch pin and spirit of the O. There is more to the game than just physical talent. The Redskins have no IDENTITY. That's what needs to change in order to have success next year. Dallas Sucks.

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