Let's talk defense

[Twilbert07]

Yes, the defense has been just as much at fault as the offense. Last year, the defense bailed out the offense several times, including the playoff win at Tampa. With the defense being pretty weak this year, the offense owes it to them to step up. Unfortunately, that probably won;t happen too often this season.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Did you bug my house? I said that to my dad, but I don't think I posted it. In fact, I had to put my computer away because I was afraid I would get mad and throw it across the room (turns out I've become numb to our crappy play and I didn't over-react).

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

Did you bug my house? I said that to my dad, but I don't think I posted it. In fact, I had to put my computer away because I was afraid I would get mad and throw it across the room (turns out I've become numb to our crappy play and I didn't over-react).

I am your father...seriously though, I think you posted it

[D'BOYZ]

I'm sorry guys but right now you should ask for a refund from your FA acquisitions 0 - 4

Brandon Lloyd .- is he even playing cause I didn't see him
Randal El.- the most average 30mill punt returner
Archuleta.- Lot's of tackles 0 coverage he goes for every fake run is easy to beat him.
Carter.- Who?

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by D'BOYZ

I'm sorry guys but right now you should ask for a refund from your FA acquisitions 0 - 4

Brandon Lloyd .- is he even playing cause I didn't see him
Randal El.- the most average 30mill punt returner
Archuleta.- Lot's of tackles 0 coverage he goes for every fake run is easy to beat him.
Carter.- Who?

You must have missed the first game, Randle El is the only one who IS doing shit...

[D'BOYZ]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

You must have missed the first game, Randle El is the only one who IS doing shit...

Yeah I saw the game
5 passes 34 yards
2 runs 7 yards
and 1 good punt return for 15 yards

Sorry Man this isn't bringging the SHIT in my book.... again the most average gimmik/PR in the game for 30+ mill.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by D'BOYZ

Yeah I saw the game
5 passes 34 yards
2 runs 7 yards
and 1 good punt return for 15 yards

Sorry Man this isn't bringging the SHIT in my book.... again the most average gimmik/PR in the game for 30+ mill.

have you seen our QB play? his numbers are vastly deflated. he's the only one that looks useful for the 2006 haul thusfar.

[D'BOYZ]

Originally Posted by That Guy

have you seen our QB play? his numbers are vastly deflated. he's the only one that looks useful for the 2006 haul thusfar.

Can argue there i'll give the benefit of the doubt until I see at least 3 more games.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

So what's the problem??

all of the above.

Seriously though - they need to get back to basics with the tackling and coverage. Forget gameplanning if the basics aren't there - the answer would be: drilling, drilling and more drilling until they get the basics right.

[12thMan]

The only two guys strapping it on for the defense are Taylor and Marshall. Everyone else leaves a lot to be desired honestly.

I actually think Rumph and Wright will improve shortly. I honestly think they are going through some growing pains. But they are definitely nickel material as far as I can see.

I don't know what in the hell is going on with Andre Carter....Arch isn't far behind him. I don't know, but Carter just seems too quiet, if you know what I mean? He seems to lack intensity on the field. I never see him slapping pads or stomping on the ground or yelling...he just seems invisible out there.

The defense has seemed to lost it's swagger.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Yup, and it left with Ryan Clark who always layed the lumber. For being a "workout warrior" Archuleta sure doesn't hit people very hard. I always see him like using every bit of his strength just to drive someone out of bounds.

[12thMan]

I knew Archuleta was going to break our hearts as soon as I saw the size of his contract. Speaking of which, if we don't extend Sean Taylor's before season's end, we're out of our minds!

[firstdown]

Does this all go back to the short summer camp and the light practices we had. I think the coaching staff took things to light this summer and it is effecting our play.

[BigSKINBauer]

he bugged your house.

[Hog's Breath]

Our defense is no way near as aggresive as they were last year. I don't remember us blitzing with any DBs last night. Could be wrong, though. Also, with all those three and outs the defense was just worn down which could explain our shitty tackling later in the game.

This is the problem I have with way we build a team. We give up draft picks to get these free agents and they don't pan out like we hoped they would. So now our obvious need is the D-line and no draft picks to pick up some young stud.