10-01-2023, 07:39 PM
(10-01-2023, 05:29 PM)Joelist Wrote: Except that the D got trucked all game especially in the first half when TOP was even - it was basically them giving up explosive play after explosive play.
The Defense lost 3 starters in the secondary so the team could save some money and give out big contracts to the guys on offense. You cant lose one of the top safeties in the NFL in Jessie Bates, lose Vonn Bell and lose an underrated Eli Apple and think that wont hurt the defense in a big way.
If you are going to weaken your defense to give money to the guys on offense, the offense better make up for the losses on defense. You cant fault the defense for not being as good as last year when they dont have the same talent as last year. The young guys may eventually get to that level but right now they are not there so it should be the offense carrying the team. They cant because the offense is horrible.
