Predicting Defenses !!

BillyCarpenter1 · 08-26-2003, 04:57 PM

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Predicting Defenses

In 2001, Carolina's defensive ranking was 31st in yards and 28th in points (410). In 2002, the Carolina defense ranked second in yards and fifth in points (302). How is it possible for two people (new head coach John Fox and pass rusher Julius Peppers) to make that much difference?

They had 26 sacks in 2001 and 52 in 2002. This shows you sacks are very important. Of the 10 teams who had 40 or more sacks last season, seven made the playoffs.

A big key for a defensive team is if its teammates on offense can successfully run the ball. Nine of the 12 playoff teams from last season held the ball over 30 minutes per game during the season.

08-26-2003, 04:57 PM	#1
BillyCarpenter1 Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,209	Predicting Defenses !! http://www.nfl.com/fantasy/story/6592375 Predicting Defenses In 2001, Carolina's defensive ranking was 31st in yards and 28th in points (410). In 2002, the Carolina defense ranked second in yards and fifth in points (302). How is it possible for two people (new head coach John Fox and pass rusher Julius Peppers) to make that much difference? They had 26 sacks in 2001 and 52 in 2002. This shows you sacks are very important. Of the 10 teams who had 40 or more sacks last season, seven made the playoffs. A big key for a defensive team is if its teammates on offense can successfully run the ball. Nine of the 12 playoff teams from last season held the ball over 30 minutes per game during the season.
BillyCarpenter1 Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,209