Blocking & tackling after Turnovers

[MTK]

It would be nice to have the D score, but to expect them to carry the entire team game in and game out is a little unrealistic. The offense needs to start producing, simple as that.

[irish]

I agree Matty. That's the only "flaw" I see in the D is that they dont score on the turnovers. That was how Balt won their SB when they had an even worse O than the skins have now - defense scoring on turnovers. If the skins D can get that to happen more often they will be even more devestating.

[SUNRA]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

It would be nice to have the D score, but to expect them to carry the entire team game in and game out is a little unrealistic. The offense needs to start producing, simple as that.

Your'e missing the point. Greg Blache mentioned the defense doesn't have the mindset to block after a turnover because they are so few and in between from the past seasons. The defense is so happy to have the ball that they don't think about returning it for a TD is an insightful observation for a Coach. It's wonderful that we're stopping the run but a defense that produces points is not too much to ask when there are defenses that are scoring against us. That should be the motivating force since none of those defenses are in the top five. Of course, the offense should score more points. Week six has come and gone and I'm certain that the offense we watched in agony will not surface in week eight. Gibbs has devoted the entire bye week time to pass protection and deep pass plays.