Can our Defense get better? - New England Patriots Forums

carolinatony · 10-15-2007, 04:41 PM

They have played ok this year and we are 6-0 but this is mostly because of the offense. It just seems like they are not in sync yet.
When we play Indy we may need them to step up; can they do it?

thoughts

Remix 6 · 10-15-2007, 04:41 PM

no pressure and missing tackles.

***Deus Irae*** · 10-15-2007, 04:50 PM

You play defense differently with a 3 score lead than you do in a tie game. This team's defense has been fine. They are 4th against the pass, 6th in sacks, 2nd in interceptions and 5th against the run, as well as 9th in scoring and 6th in points per game. The problem with the Patriots is the Patriots' fan base, who are becoming so ridiculously spoiled that they cry over any positive play made by the opposing team.

No team is perfect, but listening to some of the people here is like listening to someone who's looking at a supermodel and complaining that she has a freckle inside her belly button.

livinginthe past · 10-15-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

You play defense differently with a 3 score lead than you do in a tie game. This team's defense has been fine. They are 4th against the pass and 5th against the run, as well as 9th in scoring and 6th in points per game. The problem with the Patriots is the Patriots' fan base, who are becoming so ridiculously spoiled that they cry over any positive play made by the opposing team.

No team is perfect, but listening to some of the people here is like listening to someone who's looking at a supermodel and complaining that she has a freckle inside her belly button.

Someone's changed their tune.

***Deus Irae*** · 10-15-2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by livinginthe past

Someone's changed their tune.

If you're referring to me, no I haven't.

carolinatony · 10-15-2007, 04:56 PM

I am spoiled like the rest of us but we could pressure/sack the QB more.
The only team that can beat us is Indy and I would bet the Pats if I was a betting man.
Nothing beats pressure on the QB.

Pats726 · 10-15-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

You play defense differently with a 3 score lead than you do in a tie game. This team's defense has been fine. They are 4th against the pass, 6th in sacks, 2nd in interceptions and 5th against the run, as well as 9th in scoring and 6th in points per game. The problem with the Patriots is the Patriots' fan base, who are becoming so ridiculously spoiled that they cry over any positive play made by the opposing team.

No team is perfect, but listening to some of the people here is like listening to someone who's looking at a supermodel and complaining that she has a freckle inside her belly button.

I agree...and yet I know it can get better...Many more people complaining when there is no reason to...a good analogy...but I do see improvement...but that is because there is ALWAYS improvement needed...even with this team..and it SHOULD be that way!!
But..please enjoy the ride..and how great this team is playing..spolied?? I think so..and MOST fans have no comprehension of what it was like many years ago at various times with a horrible coach and team...

RoughingthePasser · 10-15-2007, 05:02 PM

Yes it WILL!

***Deus Irae*** · 10-15-2007, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pats726

I agree...and yet I know it can get better...Many more people complaining when there is no reason to...a good analogy...but I do see improvement...but that is because there is ALWAYS improvement needed...even with this team..and it SHOULD be that way!!
But..please enjoy the ride..and how great this team is playing..spolied?? I think so..and MOST fans have no comprehension of what it was like many years ago at various times with a horrible coach and team...

Oh, absolutely it can get better, as can the offense. This team hasn't played a perfect game. And you can be sure that Belichick has been pointing that out to them on a regular basis. But the notion that a defense with the sort of numbers this team has put up has just been 'ok' seems a bit silly to me.

***ALP*** · 10-15-2007, 05:11 PM

ohhh, YEAAAAAAA

our defense is gonna get better...a good deal, LOL...
if seymour playes like we are used to him playing, then yea, maybe this pup thing is to reignite his passion for the game, which may have been lackign lately...