It's DALLAS WEEK! 2020-Round 1

[DYoungJelly]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Does it seem backwards that our run defense is towards the bottom of the league in rushing yds/g and number 2 in passing yds/g?
It seems like based on our personnel and what I have seen with my own eyes it should be the opposite.

Based on the DVOA metric:

https://www.footballoutsiders.com/st...m-defense/2020

We're ranked 6th in pass d, and 17th in run d.

Based on Opponents yards per rush attempt we're ranked 16th:

https://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/sta...r-rush-attempt

I think we're probably about middle of the pack in run d instead of near the bottom.

Combining my impressions from watching the games with Cooley's film breakdowns, I'd guess it's the LBs and Safeties missing run gap fits and missing tackles.

Our DTs are not getting blown up, even on double teams, and our DEs have been holding the edge really well. That leaves the LBs and Safeties.

It just seems like there are way too many runs, between the tackles, going for 6+ yards, instead of getting stopped by a back 7 player at the LOS.

Maybe it's glass half full, but I think the rush defense will improve with Holcomb and Everett starting. (not saying either is the answer, just better than the alternatives)

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by DYoungJelly

Based on the DVOA metric:

https://www.footballoutsiders.com/st...m-defense/2020

We're ranked 6th in pass d, and 17th in run d.

Based on Opponents yards per rush attempt we're ranked 16th:

https://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/sta...r-rush-attempt

I think we're probably about middle of the pack in run d instead of near the bottom.

Combining my impressions from watching the games with Cooley's film breakdowns, I'd guess it's the LBs and Safeties missing run gap fits and missing tackles.

Our DTs are not getting blown up, even on double teams, and our DEs have been holding the edge really well. That leaves the LBs and Safeties.

It just seems like there are way too many runs, between the tackles, going for 6+ yards, instead of getting stopped by a back 7 player at the LOS.

Maybe it's glass half full, but I think the rush defense will improve with Holcomb and Everett starting. (not saying either is the answer, just better than the alternatives)

Well said. Nice job here and agree. This defense will not take next step until we get that volume tackle at middle linebacker who also can drop 3 deep middle in coverage. It’s the key to this defense. Would be nice if we could get a free safety who can cover correctly and provide help. I hope we add a vet free safety this offseason