In defense of the Defense
by Silverback92 on Oct 12, 2009 9:19 PM EDT
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Not sure if anyone has already posted something like this, but this is what I found out about our D today. I apologize if this has already been done.
Some stats to think about. According to NFL.com. An illustration of how far we are from being the best D in the league.....mostly without Troy.
Overall D - 5th Overall - 1st
Rush D - 3rd Rush - 16th
Pass D - 14th Pass - 1
Points - 15th Points - 3rd
We really statistically have a good defense. Not #1, but not far off. I really don't think the D is to blame, but moreover, the turn over battle.
We are 26th in the league in turnovers. Our problem is not offense (By the way Ben is #2 in passing yards and is completing 73.8% of his passes....DAMN!), our problem is not necessarily defense, but really its the turnover battle. We are giving teams short fields or TDs off our turnovers. Its reminiscent our the 2006 season, but we have far more talent and are able to overcome some of our shortcomings. But overall teams are capitalizing off our turnovers and are able to stay in the game.
Don't get me wrong, I'm just as frustrated as everyone else, but I don't think the D should shoulder the entire blame for how close the last two games have been.
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I mentioned this elsewhere,
but the Steelers scoring defense is being dragged down by three defensive/special teams touchdowns in only five games.
by Desroko on Oct 12, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The stats are good
the problem with the defense this season has been when they had to make a stop they haven’t done it (Cincy and Chicago) or they let teams they are blowing out get new life (SD and Detroit). They have been stout in the running game but they have been picked apart with the short passing game. I think with the injury to Smith, opposing teams will run better but with that they will also be more susceptible to the play action pass. The age on the defense is starting to become a concern now as well. With Farrior starting to show signs of wear, I wonder if letting Keyaron Fox give him more breathers would be wise or not?
by BubbyBrister6 on Oct 13, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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