Danno

I think the whole problem on Defense is that our players are still thinking too much, then reacting. Thats causing them to be just a hair too late, or leads to blown coverages (LB's and DB's).

Once these guys are comfortable with Spags system, they'll look faster, tackle batter, and start anticipating instead of hesitating.

Its been said enough so I'll take it as fact, Spags run a complex defense that has a longer learning curve than most DC's.

Here's some news that probably won't make you feel any better... Michael Stahan loves Spags' defense, but he said Spags defense really didn't "click" with him completely until about week 10.