Thuney and Warford

[Nicomo Cosca]

(11-23-2020, 07:09 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Meh.

If this team gets a really good OL but has a terrible defense, I see issues like we saw in the Chuck Bresnahan era: disappointing seasons because the team can't stop the opposition from scoring.

2005: 11-5 and postseason berth, but lost the last 4 games allowing 31+ points each (inc. playoffs). Defense was 22nd in points allowed, 28th in yards allowed.
2006: 8-8 record despite having 8th best offense in the league. Defense was 17th in points allowed, 30th in the league in yards allowed.
2007: 7-9 record despite having 11th best scoring offense and 10th best in yards. Defense was 24th in points allowed, 27th in yards allowed.

While I get what you are saying, the defense continuing to be bad would frustrate me.

We just spent a fortune on the defense in FA. It would be nice to see Waynes, Reader, and Bell all on the field together to really know where we stand with those additions. One thing I know for sure is I don’t think WJ3 or Lawson are worth overpaying for. If they want top tier money let them walk. We can concentrate on CB and DL heavily in the draft the next couple years if we do the right thing and bring in immediate help on the OL in FA.