Fans Blindness and our Defense.

WhoDatQB · 10-22-2007, 02:43 PM

Well, I must say that game was not pretty, but a win is a win and I am happy and pulling for the Saints like crazy.

First off there are some issues I must bring up.

1. Euphoria is not a crazy man.

2. A good CB or LB will do you no good without a good D line.

The position of CB is a REACTION position. You react to the offensive players actions, whether the offensive player isthe QB(zone) or WR (M2M). NO corner can hold up for as long as some QB's are getting to pass on us. With our current defensive line you could have CHamp Bailey in the backfield in his prime and imbue him with ESP and he would get beat if no pressure is put on the QB. Good DT's which get pressure and help the DE's get pressure will make Fred look like an above average CB and McKenzie look like a pro bowler.

The position of DE is reliant on the DT's for almost all pass plays. Most DE's either speed or bull rush. When your DT's do not get any push beyond the line of scrimmage all a QB has to do is step up to avoid the rush of the DE's from the outside and deliver the ball. Good DT's give your DE's pro bowl years.

A great LB is virtually ineffective if the DT's cannot occupy blocks, look at Urlacher this year. He is a great LB, but with his DT's either hurt, fired or not playing well he has become pedestrian. Look how they have been run on this year. It happens everywhere when a "great" LB looses his guys upfront. Good DT's will make Simoneau look like a pro bowler.

Some talk about how "great" our Run defense has become this year. Well teams see that our DT's cannot get movement towards the QB and they throw on us. Plain and simple. We are playing the run better, but the idea is to get movement towards the QB AND mind your gaps. Our DT's cannot do it. Hollis is good, but does not have that motor you need, Young has the motor but not the talent.

Great DT's make your LB, CB, and DE's look good. I will take two great DT's over and above any position on defense everytime.

10-22-2007, 02:43 PM	#1
WhoDatQB Boondock Saint Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: F***ing Atlanta Posts: 322	Fans Blindness and our Defense. Well, I must say that game was not pretty, but a win is a win and I am happy and pulling for the Saints like crazy. First off there are some issues I must bring up. 1. Euphoria is not a crazy man. 2. A good CB or LB will do you no good without a good D line. The position of CB is a REACTION position. You react to the offensive players actions, whether the offensive player isthe QB(zone) or WR (M2M). NO corner can hold up for as long as some QB's are getting to pass on us. With our current defensive line you could have CHamp Bailey in the backfield in his prime and imbue him with ESP and he would get beat if no pressure is put on the QB. Good DT's which get pressure and help the DE's get pressure will make Fred look like an above average CB and McKenzie look like a pro bowler. The position of DE is reliant on the DT's for almost all pass plays. Most DE's either speed or bull rush. When your DT's do not get any push beyond the line of scrimmage all a QB has to do is step up to avoid the rush of the DE's from the outside and deliver the ball. Good DT's give your DE's pro bowl years. A great LB is virtually ineffective if the DT's cannot occupy blocks, look at Urlacher this year. He is a great LB, but with his DT's either hurt, fired or not playing well he has become pedestrian. Look how they have been run on this year. It happens everywhere when a "great" LB looses his guys upfront. Good DT's will make Simoneau look like a pro bowler. Some talk about how "great" our Run defense has become this year. Well teams see that our DT's cannot get movement towards the QB and they throw on us. Plain and simple. We are playing the run better, but the idea is to get movement towards the QB AND mind your gaps. Our DT's cannot do it. Hollis is good, but does not have that motor you need, Young has the motor but not the talent. Great DT's make your LB, CB, and DE's look good. I will take two great DT's over and above any position on defense everytime.