11-23-2023, 11:31 AM
(11-23-2023, 09:33 AM)Essex Johnson Wrote: I think it would be fair to say the team as a whole including offense were not performing at SB level this year , we had zero 400 yard passing games and only 2 game where we threw 3 tds even with less pressures and sacks from last couple year, couple that with the defense struggles we were not playing at SB level but to say the team lacks the talent to be a contender with only Burrow is a bit of a unknown, since if you look at post season with Burrow of 9 tds and 260 ypg in 7 games was not that impressive so little doubt the defense carried us in games in post season also. Obviously we are in much better position with Burrow to make playoff runs but we also have shown we have talent around him and on defense that can win games also.
I never said the team lacks talent, that is you making things up. Of course you agree with another Burrow basher.
You have zero evidence the defense can win games without Burrow. The post season, the last 2 years, Burrow made incredible plays and throws in key situations which helped us win games. The defense did their part but it took all 3 phases.
If you think this year's defense is anywhere near comparable to last year's defense you are incredibly mistaken. We didnt give up a TD in the second half for the first 7 weeks last season. This defense ranks at the bottom in multiple categories.
We have the Steelers twice and the Browns once, both with excellent defenses and very good rush offenses.
The Colts have a solid rush attack and beat the Ravens in Baltimore and had Cleveland beat without back-to-back bad calls.
Jags have a solid defense and good QB.
KC with a great defense and Mahomes.
These are difficult games for a team that cannot stop the run, cannot run the ball, and have a QB with only one real relief appearance.
