Can we just take a step back and look at the roster?

[SunsetBengal]

(03-16-2019, 12:18 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I agree, but it seems most fans want to focus on offense first. I think we need to address the defense and the talent level first.

Offense and defense work hand in hand to make each other better.  An offense that can not only hold onto the ball for sustained, time consuming drives that also put points on the board helps a defense to be more effective by keeping them off the field and rested.  Not to mention, if you get a two score lead on most teams, they become one dimensional and pass the ball with much more regularity, making it easier for the defense to just get after the QB.

Just as conversely, a well rested defense with a lead to protect, seems to have a higher rate of achieving 3 and outs, and gaining takeaways.  Those 3 and outs, along with the takeaways, typically result in good field position for the offense.

Quick question for ya.  Which of the four teams that played in the conference championship games this year would you describe as more of a defensive team, as opposed to being built from an offensive point of view?