On Blache

[Ruhskins]

If our offense would have been average (instead of mediocre), we wouldn't be having this discussion. Our defense is good, but it is not as great as let's say Baltimore. In my opinion, the defense has been carrying this team probably since Gibbs came back. And I think we're getting to the point where the defense cannot do that anymore. I mean look at today, the offense did not have a first down until the 2nd Qtr!! Tell me of a defense that can play a whole game without getting tired under these circumstances. A lot of ppl on this thread have been calling for a better pass rush, turnover, and a strong showing in the last few minutes of the game. But if you're playing defense while your team is down, you're not going to have may blitz opportunities. If your defense is constantly on the field, you're going to run out of steam. And we've seen in a couple of games the offense waste opportunities created by the defense with a pick or a fumble recovered. I mean if your offense doesn't creat points of turnover, then you can't fault the defense. I'd be curious to know our total points of turnovers have been this season; which I would bet that it would be low.