Defense (Deep-Dive Analysis using PFF Ratings)

[THE PISTONS]

(11-04-2018, 12:56 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: This is what I see, I see way too many missed tackles (100% on players), I see mistakes in responsibility (could be coaching or could be player) and I see a DL that can't hold the line of scrimmage (I say more player than coach).

My point though was I see fans blame some whipping boys players, but more often than not they excuse our high paid stars. Dunlap, Dre, Burfict and Dunlap are our high paid guys. Only 1 is playing to his contract according to PFF, that is hard to overcome by any coach (DC or head coach).

I'd say Atkins and Dunlap are playing up to their contract.

Kirkpatrick and Burfict...probably not. MJ...definitely not. Preston Brown...probably not.

100% with you on the missed tackles.

For whatever reason...we seem to be a better team without Burfict when he plays like this.