Why does our defense look so bad?

[*TheLeonardLeap*]

(08-20-2017, 10:24 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I think that practicing against our poor offensive line gave them a false sense of confidence.

I also think that guys like Billings aren't producing at starter level. Then guys like Willis have great getoff, but need more experience to finish sacks.

At LB, Minter is better than Maualuga...but still slow and not that good in coverage.

Age is starting to catch up with our defense in other spots too. They should be able to have a couple more productive years hopefully.

I tried to warn this when Hobspin was talking about how he'll bring speed to the LBs and such, but Fred and a couple others bought it hook, line, and sinker, and started regurgitating it.

I don't know how anyone bought that he was going to be fast. He ran a 4.81 and he's like 250lbs. My expectations for him are a slightly upgraded Maualuga, most of that upgrade coming from him being 10lbs lighter and 4 years younger than Maualuga.

Same with Vigil. He ran a 4.72 at 240lbs. He did well at the cone and shuttle, but that's not going to help him if he needs to cover a crossing pattern or dart out wide to cover a screen or catch a RB going wide.


For reference, if they were in the 2017 combine:
4.81 would be 20th out of the 22 LBs.
4.72 would be tied for 14th out of 22 LBs.