Our defense appreciation thread

[StanleyGrogan]

The defense still gets bullied by good teams. Something that continually gets ignored.

Indy has scored over 20 points in every game but one this season. Keep trotting out that line though. Sounds good.

 

[sb1]

Considering the injuries to two key players they’re doing really well.

The only thing to criticize about this defense at the moment is they don’t take the ball away. A BB defense usually is excellent at generating turnovers but not so much this season… they’re near the bottom of the league in turnovers right now. Not sure why.

Minus 9 differential. Last time we had a negative TO differential was 2005.

 

[Real fan 02]

They’ve had a lot of bright spots this year for sure despite having to deal with that ****stain of an offense. When Judon and Gonzales get back it will be a strength next year with the new High Powered rookie QB. Probably the most important draft in over 30 years coming up.

Agreed. I'll add that gonzo and judon being out was almost like a blessing because judon pretty much has a season off his body.. as he's 30.. Tavai has really blessed into a 3 down player.. the guys a great sideline to sideline player.

I can't wait to see the New QB to compliment this defense.

 

[Real fan 02]

Considering the injuries to two key players they’re doing really well.

The only thing to criticize about this defense at the moment is they don’t take the ball away. A BB defense usually is excellent at generating turnovers but not so much this season… they’re near the bottom of the league in turnovers right now. Not sure why.

Minus 9 differential. Last time we had a negative TO differential was 2005.

Agreed. I believe they are on the field far to much. The BFI dumpster offense has more turn overs than a dunkin donuts job.

 

[signbabybrady]

The defense still gets bullied by good teams. Something that continually gets ignored.

I think you make a good point we should use our first round pick on defense.

 

[Jim Beankie]

Indy has scored over 20 points in every game but one this season. Keep trotting out that line though. Sounds good.

Eagles O this year only scored 18 and had 251 total yards. That's even with the Elliott fumble at the NE25.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Indy has scored over 20 points in every game but one this season. Keep trotting out that line though. Sounds good.

Indy is a powerhouse offense. Fantastic example.

I think you make a good point we should use our first round pick on defense.

No.

 

[sb1]

The defense still gets bullied by good teams. Something that continually gets ignored.

In the recent past...100%

Pats shot themselves in the foot on offense so many times it's hard to judge this year.

 

[Mack Herron]

 

[Kdo5]

The defense has been quite good, even if the competition isn't always the best. I don't even find myself cursing the likes of Myles Bryant any more. The entire thing is pretty competent from top to bottom. Credit to the defensive coaches on that too.

Hopefully we can keep it mostly intact moving forward.

 

[Ring 6]

The defense has been quite good, even if the competition isn't always the best. I don't even find myself cursing the likes of Myles Bryant any more. The entire thing is pretty competent from top to bottom. Credit to the defensive coaches on that too.

Hopefully we can keep it mostly intact moving forward.

Add a competant QB and this is a winning team. Add what else you can from the draft and 100 mill of FA dollars, and it’s a playoff team.

 

[StockingAnarchyNumber12]

Add a competant QB and this is a winning team. Add what else you can from the draft and 100 mill of FA dollars, and it’s a playoff team.

I hope you’re right.

 

[Clonamery]

They’ve had a lot of bright spots this year for sure despite having to deal with that ****stain of an offense. When Judon and Gonzales get back it will be a strength next year with the new High Powered rookie QB. Probably the most important draft in over 30 years coming up.

LOL. 2000 Draft?

 

[Ring 6]

They’ve had a lot of bright spots this year for sure despite having to deal with that ****stain of an offense. When Judon and Gonzales get back it will be a strength next year with the new High Powered rookie QB. Probably the most important draft in over 30 years coming up.

The draft will add a couple of players. 100 mill in free agency will add 40% of a roster.

 

[Nehalem]

Teams don’t have to take chances when they know they are going up against a useless offense.

Counterpoint about half the points they have allowed the last week are attributed to offense or special teams screw ups.

Do you think any team has a game plan of score 3 points and hope the opposing offense completely screws up?

 

[sb1]

Add a competant QB and this is a winning team.

So the Pats are just like every other non winning team. Good to know.

 

[palialka]

Considering the injuries to two key players they’re doing really well.

The only thing to criticize about this defense at the moment is they don’t take the ball away. A BB defense usually is excellent at generating turnovers but not so much this season… they’re near the bottom of the league in turnovers right now. Not sure why.

Minus 9 differential. Last time we had a negative TO differential was 2005.

Agree

I’d add that we lack a consistent outside pash rush with Judon out. Uche isn’t that guy and probably won’t be on the team next season. Jennings is more of the stay in your lane, run suppprt guy. Barmore provides a rush, bur he’s coming from the inside.

 

[upstater1]

Crazy when you consider the defense is constantly up against short fields, turnovers, no rest from 3 and outs from the offense.

 

[Mack Herron]

Crazy when you consider the defense is constantly up against short fields, turnovers, no rest from 3 and outs from the offense.

As historically bad as the offense is, the defense (with early losses of Jones, Hernandez and Judon) has been outstanding.

 

[Ring 6]

So the Pats are just like every other non winning team. Good to know.

No.