Call it an overreaction if youd like. The he was brought in to improve the defense and it's only gotten worse. Even in our 4 wins the defense wasnt better than last year for the most part.
If Booker/Lindsay go for over 180 rushing like 4 other teams have against us, and Rodgers & Co. come in and out up 30 it's time to pull the plug on this clown. [Reply]
Originally Posted by lewdog:
Stick to Huskers football takes.
I love all the know-it-alls on here who call someone out for what they call an overreaction, despite the fact that 90% of the time the "overreaction" was the correct take. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefs4TheWin:
Cmon now! It's only been 50 years you impatient bastard! What's an extra 5 or 6 years to field a mid level defense?
So true. What amazes me is since our first and only Superbowl victory, the Steelers, Cowgirls, 49'ers, and Patriots have won 22 total Superbowls. That is what really hurts to think about. [Reply]
First off, I’m not sure it’s worse. Last year’s D would have gotten eaten up by the Texans too.
Second, I think it has a lot more to do with injuries and losing Ford and Houston than Spags.
Think about it. We gave away arguably the best pass rusher in the NFL and a guy who once had 22 sacks, and swapped in a dude who couldn’t get near the QB if his soul depended on it.
On top of that, the only guy on the roster who CAN rush the passer is out, along with the tackles leader. God help us. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar:
First off, I’m not sure it’s worse. Last year’s D would have gotten eaten up by the Texans too.
Second, I think it has a lot more to do with injuries and losing Ford and Houston than Spags.
Think about it. We gave away arguably the best pass rusher in the NFL and a guy who once had 22 sacks, and swapped in a dude who couldn’t get near the QB if his soul depended on it.
On top of that, the only guy on the roster who CAN rush the passer is out, along with the tackles leader. God help us.
Your analysis is good, but you still need to support them. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Dartgod:
When you do, toss the thread starter in there too.
So if the defense continues to play at this level for a few more games it will almost assuredly finish towards the bottom in defense. Should a DC keep his job? I was told this defense improved from a talent prospective going into the season. [Reply]
For example IIRC the Rams were the 30th ranked defense during the year when Martz begged Bud Carson to come out of retirement. That team made the playoffs. [Reply]
When does Spags take over responsibility, RIGHT NOW! Im telling you, pick up the Chiefs D if you can. This will be an ass whooping if there ever was one. This team is about to rebound in a huge way. The run will be shut down and Flacco will be close to being benched.
Doubt this D all you want but you will be wrong. This is the week we turn it around. Take that to the bank!
Originally Posted by Titty Meat:
So if the defense continues to play at this level for a few more games it will almost assuredly finish towards the bottom in defense. Should a DC keep his job? I was told this defense improved from a talent prospective going into the season.
Watch a few snaps of Frank Clark and tell me the talent is improved. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar:
Watch a few snaps of Frank Clark and tell me the talent is improved.
They gave up a 1st and gave him a franchise record contract. If the defense is on par with the Redskins and Dolphins someone should be held responsible. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Titty Meat:
They gave up a 1st and gave him a franchise record contract. If the defense is on par with the Redskins and Dolphins someone should be held responsible.
The fans should be held responsible. Everyone bitched so much about poor Ford being lined up a few inches offisides that they felt obligated to deal him. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar:
The fans should be held responsible. Everyone bitched so much about poor Ford being lined up a few inches offisides that they felt obligated to deal him.
The fans dont get paid millions of dollars to make decisions and if this franchise listens to the fans then it really doesnt know what its doing. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Titty Meat:
The fans dont get paid millions of dollars to make decisions and if this franchise listens to the fans then it really doesnt know what its doing.
Well, they fired Bob Sutton and hired someone worse, so you tell me... [Reply]