Yesterday, 07:34 PM
(Yesterday, 04:37 PM)Joelist Wrote: 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.
How quick do you think Lou should have given up on his guys not being able to run his defense? 6 or 7 weeks? Shouldnt you expect these guys to be able to pick up an NFL defense without needing it to be so simplified? If Golden's defense is struggling after 6 or 7 weeks should he be blamed for not having a more simple defense too? or should the players be expected to learn what Golden wants them to do in his particular style defense?
