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And no, I didn't hack your "images" folder on your computer, and then paint over your science fair entry.
Of course I'm aware that there have only been three games played. That's why I took the stats through Week 3 and posted them. Through Week 3, this is statistically one of the worst defenses in the NFL in pretty much every single solitary category.
Frankly, as a Pats fan, I'm not really sure how you can defend this defense having seen what a good Belichick defense actually looks like in the early to late 2000's.
That's cool. That changes the fact that our defense clearly has issues how again?
Good defenses can play keep away from the deep pass and still shut their opponents down in the short game. But tell me, pfip, where you rank our defense statistically?
Yeah, it's a wonderful thing. That's where I got the current stats on our defense.
The Saints had a good turnover ratio in 2009 that fueled their defense. I've said time and time again that their defense is our defense's ceiling for this season. The Patriots, thus far, haven't been nearly as successful as the Saints were at forcing turnovers.
No, I understood your weak attempt at a point/red herring just fine. Personally, it sounds to me like you're just trying to make excuses for the defense. As a whole, you haven't offered one convincing argument as to why this defense is anything more than a below average defense.
I understand that defenses have been more and more neutered since Bill Polian changed the rules. However, that doesn't excuse the fact that we just allowed the following to the worst offense in the NFL...
1. 381 yards of total offense.
2. Two passing TD's to the worst offense's back-up quarterback.
3. 19 first downs.
4. Almost 30 minutes TOP.
Should I go into what the Jets did to us last week, or would that be rubbing sand in an old wound? Let me guess, you consider that a stout defensive performance as well? :ugh:
The red zone defense was the only thing from yesterday that looked good for our defense. However, in order to look at that, you would also have to take into account the 37 yard TD pass that Fitzgerald threw as well. The turnovers weren't exactly forced, but I do commend our DB's for being able to catch a ball.
But keep it coming, pfip. If you'll excuse me, I'll hold our defense to higher standards while also expecting them to improve. I know Belichick is doing the same. You can continue being happy with where the defense is now. I'll look forward to your continued attempts at excusing their performance in the last couple of weeks by throwing out one red herring after another about how other defenses not named the New England Patriots are also performing.
I knew this was coming....
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