Let's talk about the defense's lack of turnovers

[EatonFan]

(06-29-2021, 08:27 PM)impactplaya Wrote: One aspect of the Bengals defense that in.which has constantly
Bothered me is inability of this defense to cause and create turnovers. I mean this was happening before Anarumo got here
I think Austin's defense was just as bad in not coming up with
Turnovers.
Show me a playoff team and I will.show you a defense that is
Opportunistic.
Its pretty cut and dry. When a defense causea fumbles and ints
It's another possesion for the offense.
The Bengals defense is downright pathetic when comes to
Getting the ball back for the offense.
Why is that?
Is the.art of dislodging the ball not practiced enough with Bengals coaches?
Do the Bengals on defense have a lack of players who.dont possess
That instinct to seperate ball.from.ball.carrier?
I know some NFL teams religiously practice creating turnovers.
Im.not.so.sure the Bengals do. Cause I.sure as heck.dont see it
On the field.
Very few forced and recovered fumbles. Very few ints.
The Bengals must be in the bottom 5 of teams regarding the turnover aspect on defense.

Some of this is coaching, most is talent and the other is defensive scheme for a particular play.  I think more than anything is the defense getting to 3rd down and medium or long.  You get there and put pressure where it needs to be and that's when turnovers usually happen.  I'd be interested to know how many turnovers occur on 1st, 2nd and 3rd downs.   I did a quick search but couldn't find anything solid.