01-05-2017, 10:06 AM
(01-05-2017, 09:57 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: There is only one change that needs to be made on this defense from a schematic standpoint: Aggression. They began contesting more short routes and shot more gaps in rush defense towards the latter half of the season...In fact, the Bengals averaged just over 15 points per game allowed since the bye, which is good for second in the league.
The conservative, don't give up anything downfield but you can have 6-10 yards all day, defense killed them early in the season. I put that more on the coaching staff than any single player. Williams played better down the stretch as well in what was essentially his rookie season as a starter.
The idea of a 2 high defense is to not get beat. It is very effective when you get pressure, or force turnovers. Where we struggled early in the year is we weren't getting any pressure or turnovers. We tried blitzing early on when we struggled and it didn't really do anything but lead to more big plays given up. What made our defense so good in the past, and at the end of the season, is getting pressure form our front four. If anything this reinforces the need to get Billings healthy and to add another end in the draft, even if he isn't anything but a pass rusher year 1.
