09-14-2024, 10:01 AM
Obviously need to tackle better and do something about the rush defense. That's a given. Not expecting a top 5 defense out of this group, but needs to be better.
That said, IMO they did "okay" in the NE game except for the most crucial times (the end of the 1st half and end of the game). Those two were killers.
- Hudson fumbles at the 2. Defense has had some rest (Bengals O had a sustained drive before the fumble). Defense comes on the field and within 3 plays the Pats are in Bengals territory; then the defense allows them to run out the clock and kick a FG to end the half. That was a complete fail by the entire team (10 point swing).
- End of the game needing a stop with 3 timeouts and the 2:00 warning,, couldn't get it done. Maybe they were gassed, maybe Zac saw they had played okay the 2nd half and though they would stop the Pats. But No. Complete fail.
2 killer moments by the Defense at crucial times (end of half, end of game).
That said, IMO they did "okay" in the NE game except for the most crucial times (the end of the 1st half and end of the game). Those two were killers.
- Hudson fumbles at the 2. Defense has had some rest (Bengals O had a sustained drive before the fumble). Defense comes on the field and within 3 plays the Pats are in Bengals territory; then the defense allows them to run out the clock and kick a FG to end the half. That was a complete fail by the entire team (10 point swing).
- End of the game needing a stop with 3 timeouts and the 2:00 warning,, couldn't get it done. Maybe they were gassed, maybe Zac saw they had played okay the 2nd half and though they would stop the Pats. But No. Complete fail.
2 killer moments by the Defense at crucial times (end of half, end of game).
