Problems with the Defense, IMHO

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

I actually would like to see back in the 3-4 defense. With Griffin out, the quality of the back up to not compare to the LB quality if we ran a 3-4. We probably could generate a little bit more of a pass rush, and still be effective against the run. Holdman has not seen the field since "the benching". I think we go with Daniels, BIG JOE, and wynn with LaVar, Marshall, McCune,and washington. Even some downs we can move taylor up and play an extra corner. There seems to be more versatility with the 3-4 given our lack of depth at D-line.

With the exception of the 49ers game, I haven't seen us really play the 3-4 this year.

[Beemnseven]

You know, even with Griffin out, the run defense has been pretty stout the last three weeks.

As for Carlos Rogers, I won't call him a 'bust' either, but I must admit that I expected him to take over the starting corner position over Walt Harris at this point. I know every player is different, and the situations may not be the same, but Champ Bailey, Fred Smoot, and Sean Taylor all contributed more to the team in their rookie seasons than Carlos Rogers has so far.

If he's truly injured, that's one thing. But if by season's end he hasn't supplanted Walt Harris as the starting corner, I think it's perfectly fair to say that Rogers will have had a disappointing rookie season.