09-20-2017, 02:10 PM
(09-20-2017, 11:05 AM)BigPapaKain Wrote: The defense could pitch a shut out of they weren't on the field 40 minutes a game. Burfict missing isn't the problem.
(09-20-2017, 11:08 AM)PhilHos Wrote: Yeah, the defense has played more than well enough to win the first 2 games. It was the horribly anemic offensive output that was the problem.
This x 3.
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(09-20-2017, 01:05 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Burfict has 7 career sacks, 5 forced fumbles, and 5 career interceptions with 0 being TD's. (In 6th season)
Atkins has 55 career sacks and 8 forced fumbles. (In 8th season)
Geno is probably the best defensive playmaker the franchise has ever had. Atkins impact is soo much more than Burfict it isn't even funny.
I'm 100% with you on Geno being better than Burfict. That said, Burfict's impact goes beyond stats. He's the QB of the defense, you can always rely on him to be in the right spot, and he lifts everyone else's energy level. He's just a natural leader.
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