Why Is the Defense So Bad?

pherein · 11-15-2012, 03:57 PM

I looked up the marketable difference between sprags defensive overall rating and then the difference over the last 3 games.

I dont think anyone wants to sell that the defense is , or will be, anything better than a top #15-20 overall, but the improvements are starting to show, and I say that because they are not only in 1 category, but in many areas over 3 games.

I was actually shocked to see so many improvements. What NO has always wanted is a top #10-15 defense that was stable and consistent. Not a top #1-15 that could suddenly drop to #32 for a game, like we saw in SF or Seattle.

Time of possession remains the #1 problem in my view,because its our offenses only real weakness. But sundays game showed the offense bears some small responsibility for this with so many punts.

anyway, I thought some might like to see Sprags defense is improving over 3 games.

NFL Team Opp Yards per Point
#12
#5 over last 3 games

NFL Team Opponent Points per Game
#29
#21 over last 3 games

NFL Team Opponent Points per Play
#27
#13 over last 3 games

NFL Team Opponent Touchdowns per Game
#29
#20 over last 3 games

NFL Team Opponent Red Zone Scoring Percentage (TD only)
#16
#9 over last 3 games

NFL Team Opponent Offensive Touchdowns per Game
#30
#23 over last 3 games

NFL Team Opponent Defensive Touchdowns per Game
#14
#12 over last 3 games

NFL Team Rushing Attempts per Game
#32
#8 over last 3 games

NFL Team Pass Attempts per Game #3
Incompletions per Game
#28
#16 over last 3 games

NFL Team QB Sacked per Game
#8
#5 over last 3 games

NFL Team Passing First Downs per Game (higher better)
#2
#23 over last 3 games

SaintsBro · 11-15-2012, 04:32 PM

That's actually somewhat impressive since I assume those "last 3 games" numbers also include the absolute fiasco at Denver, where virtually NOTHING went right, on either side of the ball, after the first quarter or so.

Joker · 11-15-2012, 04:44 PM

Looks to me what has changed is their blitzing a lot more than in previous games, not just laying back. And trying to cover opposing offenses WR's. actually it looks similar to what Greg Wiliams was doing, putting pressure to make the QB make a quicker decision. IMO
I would like to know how many more blitzes they had in the past 3 games as opposed to the previous games.

View Poll Results: What Is/Are the Biggest Problems With the Saints' Defense?
Lack of Talent on Defensive Line	24	39.34%
Lack of Talent at Cornerback	5	8.20%
Lack of Talent at Safety	3	4.92%
Scheme, still need time to learn	16	26.23%
Commitment to 1st Rounders, FA Contracts, Need Young Guns to Play	3	4.92%
Lack of Running Game, Puts Defense on Field to Much	10	16.39%
Voters: 61. You may not vote on this poll

11-15-2012, 03:57 PM	#1
pherein failclownHunter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: N.O. and V.A. Posts: 2,260 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Why Is the Defense So Bad? I looked up the marketable difference between sprags defensive overall rating and then the difference over the last 3 games. I dont think anyone wants to sell that the defense is , or will be, anything better than a top #15-20 overall, but the improvements are starting to show, and I say that because they are not only in 1 category, but in many areas over 3 games. I was actually shocked to see so many improvements. What NO has always wanted is a top #10-15 defense that was stable and consistent. Not a top #1-15 that could suddenly drop to #32 for a game, like we saw in SF or Seattle. Time of possession remains the #1 problem in my view,because its our offenses only real weakness. But sundays game showed the offense bears some small responsibility for this with so many punts. anyway, I thought some might like to see Sprags defense is improving over 3 games. NFL Team Opp Yards per Point #12 #5 over last 3 games NFL Team Opponent Points per Game #29 #21 over last 3 games NFL Team Opponent Points per Play #27 #13 over last 3 games NFL Team Opponent Touchdowns per Game #29 #20 over last 3 games NFL Team Opponent Red Zone Scoring Percentage (TD only) #16 #9 over last 3 games NFL Team Opponent Offensive Touchdowns per Game #30 #23 over last 3 games NFL Team Opponent Defensive Touchdowns per Game #14 #12 over last 3 games NFL Team Rushing Attempts per Game #32 #8 over last 3 games NFL Team Pass Attempts per Game #3 Incompletions per Game #28 #16 over last 3 games NFL Team QB Sacked per Game #8 #5 over last 3 games NFL Team Passing First Downs per Game (higher better) #2 #23 over last 3 games
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11-15-2012, 04:32 PM	#2
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Why Is the Defense So Bad? That's actually somewhat impressive since I assume those "last 3 games" numbers also include the absolute fiasco at Denver, where virtually NOTHING went right, on either side of the ball, after the first quarter or so.

11-15-2012, 04:44 PM	#3
Joker Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lafayette Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Why Is the Defense So Bad? Looks to me what has changed is their blitzing a lot more than in previous games, not just laying back. And trying to cover opposing offenses WR's. actually it looks similar to what Greg Wiliams was doing, putting pressure to make the QB make a quicker decision. IMO I would like to know how many more blitzes they had in the past 3 games as opposed to the previous games.