Lewis the Key?

Seer1 · 06-22-2013, 02:55 PM

While I'm not sure Keenan Lewis is the key to a good defense, he is going to be an important part of it.
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dizzle88 · 06-22-2013, 03:27 PM

The key to the defense will be the front 7 and how much pressure we can get on the QB, but like you said Keenan Lewis is going to be a huge part of it

We finally have an aggressive corner with both good size and speed, if he can force the QB to wait a second longer than he wants to with good coverage then our OLB's have real opportunities to make plays and vice versa

|Mitch| · 06-22-2013, 03:32 PM

Just means that Robinson/Greer whoever is starting on the other side will be picked on quite frequently...

the-commish · 06-22-2013, 03:43 PM

We also have some versatility in the secondary, with Kenny Vaccaro playing safety, but apparently able to cover slot receivers (which, in today's NFL, oftentimes includes TEs). And Malcolm Jenkins, able to play corner, even though his ability to play FS is still in question.

Whenever you have versatility, injuries are less damaging than they might otherwise be.

Beastmode · 06-22-2013, 04:32 PM

I have not seen decent pressure since the Heavy Lunch Bunch and even those moments were few and far between.
We could have 3 Neon Deon's back there and it would not matter. Have to create some havoc up front.

rezburna · 06-22-2013, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

I have not seen decent pressure since the Heavy Lunch Bunch and even those moments were few and far between.
We could have 3 Neon Deon's back there and it would not matter. Have to create some havoc up front.

3 Dieons back there and we'd cause more turnovers then any team ever.

Seer1 · 06-22-2013, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

3 Dieons back there and we'd cause more turnovers then any team ever.

But we'd be looking even worse than last year in our tackling.

Danno · 06-22-2013, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

I have not seen decent pressure since the Heavy Lunch Bunch and even those moments were few and far between.
We could have 3 Neon Deon's back there and it would not matter. Have to create some havoc up front.

I agree. Without a pass rush even a sub-par QB will pick apart an NFL defense.

ChrisXVI · 06-22-2013, 07:35 PM

All 11 players that are our defensive starters are the key to a good defense. Keenan Lewis can completely shut down a receiver but what will it matter if there's no pass rush and other receiver's getting open. For example, Jabari Greer has been a fantastic CB at times over the years (when healthy)... But it hasn't mattered since the defense as a whole hasn't been firing on all cylinders.

rezburna · 06-22-2013, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Seer1

But we'd be looking even worse than last year in our tackling.

He could tackle, just preferred not to have to. Lol. He's the greatest DB ever, I'd deal with that any day of the week.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: Lewis the Key? The key to the defense will be the front 7 and how much pressure we can get on the QB, but like you said Keenan Lewis is going to be a huge part of it We finally have an aggressive corner with both good size and speed, if he can force the QB to wait a second longer than he wants to with good coverage then our OLB's have real opportunities to make plays and vice versa Ashley, ClintSaints and darksoul35 like this.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Lewis the Key? Just means that Robinson/Greer whoever is starting on the other side will be picked on quite frequently...

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,903	Re: Lewis the Key? Originally Posted by Beastmode I have not seen decent pressure since the Heavy Lunch Bunch and even those moments were few and far between. We could have 3 Neon Deon's back there and it would not matter. Have to create some havoc up front. 3 Dieons back there and we'd cause more turnovers then any team ever.

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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Lewis the Key? Originally Posted by rezburna 3 Dieons back there and we'd cause more turnovers then any team ever. But we'd be looking even worse than last year in our tackling.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Lewis the Key? Originally Posted by Beastmode I have not seen decent pressure since the Heavy Lunch Bunch and even those moments were few and far between. We could have 3 Neon Deon's back there and it would not matter. Have to create some havoc up front. I agree. Without a pass rush even a sub-par QB will pick apart an NFL defense.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Lewis the Key? All 11 players that are our defensive starters are the key to a good defense. Keenan Lewis can completely shut down a receiver but what will it matter if there's no pass rush and other receiver's getting open. For example, Jabari Greer has been a fantastic CB at times over the years (when healthy)... But it hasn't mattered since the defense as a whole hasn't been firing on all cylinders.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,903	Re: Lewis the Key? Originally Posted by Seer1 But we'd be looking even worse than last year in our tackling. He could tackle, just preferred not to have to. Lol. He's the greatest DB ever, I'd deal with that any day of the week.

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