Have to fix 3rd down defense

[SunsetBengal]

(09-17-2018, 04:32 PM)Wyche Wrote: Your memory is correct.  It looked initially like it might have more to do with the putrid offense early on not giving them enough of a breather.  However, as the offense improved down the stretch, the defense still struggled on 3rd down, and we're still seeing it.  Doesn't make a lot of sense.  It has to be a LB issue.

Good point about the LB play, aside from Burfict is on top of his game, this has been an issue for quite some time.  However, CJD touched on a good point, about the defense holding the Ravens to 44% in that game.  From my point of view, it looked like Nickerson stepped up and had a pretty good game.  I hope that is a sign of development, rather than just him having a great game.