09-24-2018, 03:54 PM
Our 2018 Defense has a lot of potential, but little production thus far
I don't expect the D to play greatly until the latter half of the year. You essentially changed the defensive system after a decade of it being similar terminology/coaching style. You also have a lot of young players in key positions (Bates at safety being the big one)
I think there is a lack of trust with the players thus far, so the coach is tentative to call the game as aggressively as he might normally. This leads to a lot of soft coverage and 5-15 yard gains against us. We haven't given up the long throws, and if someone bust a big one its because someone is out of positions (usually those young LBs).
I think we are seeing the effect of not having a vocal leader (Reggie Nelson, Vontaze... even tho i hate to say it, Pacman) out there directing the younger guys. If Austin is up in the box calling plays, we need a Vontaze out there to get everyone in the right places. Thinking his return will be huge for this years defense, moreso than a normal year.
I don't expect the D to play greatly until the latter half of the year. You essentially changed the defensive system after a decade of it being similar terminology/coaching style. You also have a lot of young players in key positions (Bates at safety being the big one)
I think there is a lack of trust with the players thus far, so the coach is tentative to call the game as aggressively as he might normally. This leads to a lot of soft coverage and 5-15 yard gains against us. We haven't given up the long throws, and if someone bust a big one its because someone is out of positions (usually those young LBs).
I think we are seeing the effect of not having a vocal leader (Reggie Nelson, Vontaze... even tho i hate to say it, Pacman) out there directing the younger guys. If Austin is up in the box calling plays, we need a Vontaze out there to get everyone in the right places. Thinking his return will be huge for this years defense, moreso than a normal year.
