Week 1 opponent-Patriots

[Essex Johnson]

(08-26-2024, 09:50 AM)PhilHos Wrote: I expect our defense to be MUCH better this year for 2 major reasons:
1) Better safety play
2) Our offense will be better leading to more rest for the defense as well as having more leads

There are obviously more reasons (Rankins providing more of a pass rush from the defensive interior than we've had, for example) but I think these are the 2 that'll see our defense look leagues better than it did last year.

To your 2nd point, seemed a bit muted.. last three years in time of possession ranking  2021- 12th, 2022- 3rd  2023- 12th...so we still above half the teams and on edge of top 10 in 21 and last year.  I think it is lack of stopping the run and 3rd down conversions by our defense that hurt us.. now will have to fact check myself..lol