Vinnie Rey/MJ

[BengalChris]

(10-21-2015, 08:14 PM)Joelist Wrote: I don't think people would be as antsy for Burflict if our LBers were playing well. But they have not played well and in fact have been atrocious. Between the poor tackling, being constantly out of position and taking bad angles and overall lackluster pass coverage the real wonder is that the D has not given up more per game than they already have.

Sad comedown for this defense from the level Zimmer had them at with essentially the same cast.

Burfict made such a difference when he was in there. When he went down last year our run defense dropped significantly. I'm just looking forward to when he returns, whenever that is. If he's in football shape, the D should elevate. Once he gets on the field and makes his presence felt, teams will once again have to account for him.

He'll also get his share of penalties most likely cause that seems to come with the territory. Sometimes, the occasional roughing up the opposition is called for.