While I agree that offense is the main issue, I don't see how anyone can say that the defense can't and shouldn't be improved. People are making too big of a deal about the 1st half terrific defense yesterday. Yes, they played well, but it was certainly a combination of that and Ryan not wanting to blow his chances with a Sanchez turnover. He obviously waited to see what we were doing, while expecting and knowing his defense would keep it close. Once they changed up schematic wise, and made halftime adjustments, Sanchez completely torched this defense for 150 2nd half yards, major completion rate, and what should've been 2 TD's.
It was more of Rex Ryan playing it close to the vest, allowing us to show our hand, and letting his vaunted defense keep him in the game. Actually, it worked brilliantly, as Belichick was completely outcoached, IMHO. Once they started slinging it Sanchez worked the defense over very well.
There are many areas where the defense can and should be improved. Guyton did well, but teams will continue to expose the middle of the field, either on short throws, or screens. We have absolutely zero pass rush, or very little at best, are surely missing Seymour, and the secondary hasn't been tested too much as of yet either. Any area there could be shored up, and shouldn't be ignored or complacent.
