Biggest concerns going forward

[BTTA]

1. The defense has not created turnovers in routine situations for 2.5 years now. Particularly interceptions. We need schemes that confuse more, and a cornerback who puts the fear in people.

2. The running game has been too easy to stop for the past couple of years. Thought that might change with the first two games. Denver made us look like the same team that can't get a push off the line on a consistent basis.

3. No pass rush on normal downs (1st and 10, 2nd and 7, etc.) without a two man blitz, leaving the pass defense weakened.

I honestly don't know what to make of the field goal kicking situation. It could be a fluke, it could be the guy's psyche is damaged beyond repair. Only time will tell.

 

[SVN]

Agree. The defense is the key..they have played ok but not great, they gave up a lot of yards to mcgahee and lot to bell last nite with no turnovers.

 

[PatsSox363804]

The turnover issue is huge. During our title seasons we always generated key turnovers and it just isn't happening anymore, granted there were a few passes last night that should have been picked, they have to finish the job.

 

[SVN]

The turnover issue is huge. During our title seasons we always generated key turnovers and it just isn't happening anymore, granted there were a few passes last night that should have been picked, they have to finish the job.

not only turnovers...we had the broncos on the 1 yard line 3-4 times on 3rd down...couldnt get off the field once !!! no one points those out...its all about the stupid receivers issue