10-22-2018, 05:34 PM
This defense has had it's issues for awhile now, going back to last season.
In the last 18 games...the D has given up 400+ yards 9 times, has allowed 112+ yards rushing 13 times (including 149+ 7 times) and are averaging just 1 turnover per game.
Austin took over a unit that had struggled quite a bit in the last 11 games of 2017. Unfortunately, I think the 'go for the turnover' mentality that is a big part of his scheme has led to more problems. The first big run by Hunt last night was a good example. Dre was clearly going for the strip, instead of the tackle and it led to yet another big play. We saw some of the missed tackled / bad tackling last year, but it seems to have gotten worse this season.
On the other hand, if they are making those tackles, getting pressure on a more consistently and actually creating turnovers on a regular basis...then Austin and his scheme will start looking a lot better. Of course, Austin has to do his part as well. I wish he would start getting a lot more creative with blitzing and coverages.
In the last 18 games...the D has given up 400+ yards 9 times, has allowed 112+ yards rushing 13 times (including 149+ 7 times) and are averaging just 1 turnover per game.
Austin took over a unit that had struggled quite a bit in the last 11 games of 2017. Unfortunately, I think the 'go for the turnover' mentality that is a big part of his scheme has led to more problems. The first big run by Hunt last night was a good example. Dre was clearly going for the strip, instead of the tackle and it led to yet another big play. We saw some of the missed tackled / bad tackling last year, but it seems to have gotten worse this season.
On the other hand, if they are making those tackles, getting pressure on a more consistently and actually creating turnovers on a regular basis...then Austin and his scheme will start looking a lot better. Of course, Austin has to do his part as well. I wish he would start getting a lot more creative with blitzing and coverages.
