Golden has ALOT to fix

[Joelist]

While some of the issues were indeed player based (like the lack of a true NT and bad tackling) and injuries certainly were a factor, the defensive scheme was just too complex and the players could not pick it up. Not only did it cause wrong reactions but if the calls and alignments are too complex it causes hesitation on defense. And when players are hesitating because they need to process how to react then you get wide open receivers.

Why did the defense suddenly improve after Week 12? Most of it was the scheme was simplified which cut that hesitation down a lot and also getting players obviously too gimped to be effective out of there. Part of why Lou had to go was it should not have taken him 12 games to change things.