How To Make the Defense Legit

[PAjwPhilly]

(05-15-2019, 10:43 AM)HuDey Wrote: Thread could have ended right here. Keeping these guys off the field not only keeps them fresh but also makes it more difficult for the opposing offense to get into a groove. I think a more run heavy offense would be beneficial to both sides of the ball.

Except the thread is about how to use our existing defense. Anyone can write an answer... intercept the pass every time, sack the QB 100x. You cannot control these things, and it is every team's goal. It is an easy answer that really doesn't need to be said.

How can you scheme with our existing defense to make it legitimate?  The best answers I have seen: clog up the middle on running downs, blitz more often, rush 5 on pass downs, improve tackling, more aggressive LB play...

Also... getting our starting unit together would (hopefully) not make this such an issue.