The Most Vital Group for the 2013 Season

Danno · 07-04-2013, 04:08 PM

My opinion is the front 7 are the meat of a defense, the back 4 are merely the side dishes.

Since the front seven works as a unit, its hard to specify which will have a bigger impact. Great LB's can compensate for an average D-line and conversely a great D-line can compensate for a average LB's.

I'll just go with the Jim Finks philosophy. The closer you are to the LOS the more vital you are.

The front line gets my vote too. I like what we have in Jordan, Bunkley, Jenkins, Hicks, as well as Tom Johnson, Coleman (he could be crucial).

The success or failure of that group will determine how good or bad our defense will be.

ChrisXVI · 07-04-2013, 07:18 PM

[QUOTE=Danno;510311]The front line gets my vote too. I like what we have in Jordan, Bunkley, Jenkins, Hicks, as well as Tom Johnson, Coleman (he could be crucial).QUOTE]

I just had to say that I could not agree more! Our projected starters on the D-Line are backed up by players that are equally capable of being starters. Jordan, Bunkley, Hicks ------> Coleman, Jenkins, Johnson. I like the D-Line this year!

K Major · 07-04-2013, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

My opinion is the front 7 are the meat of a defense, the back 4 are merely the side dishes.

Since the front seven works as a unit, its hard to specify which will have a bigger impact. Great LB's can compensate for an average D-line and conversely a great D-line can compensate for a average LB's.

I'll just go with the Jim Finks philosophy. The closer you are to the LOS the more vital you are.

The front line gets my vote too. I like what we have in Jordan, Bunkley, Jenkins, Hicks, as well as Tom Johnson, Coleman (he could be crucial).

The success or failure of that group will determine how good or bad our defense will be.

+1....and our best pass defense will be a strong rush. There were way too many instances last season where our defense allowed opposing QB's get 'comfortable' in the pocket. Even a average NFL QB with average receivers will pick you apart without effective pressure. Call me crazy but I expect Wilson to be the X factor on D.

Seer1 · 07-05-2013, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

+1....and our best pass defense will be a strong rush. There were way too many instances last season where our defense allowed opposing QB's get 'comfortable' in the pocket. Even a average NFL QB with average receivers will pick you apart without effective pressure. Call me crazy but I expect Wilson to be the X factor on D.

It's everybody! We've all seen "vaunted defenses" torn to shreds because they are truly top heavy in the seven or the backfield. Then the opposing coach figures how to counter it. Take for example the whiners legendary pass defense last Feb. Flacco really didn't have much problem with them. Different units are going to have to step up in different games.

07-04-2013, 04:08 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,748	Re: The Most Vital Group for the 2013 Season My opinion is the front 7 are the meat of a defense, the back 4 are merely the side dishes. Since the front seven works as a unit, its hard to specify which will have a bigger impact. Great LB's can compensate for an average D-line and conversely a great D-line can compensate for a average LB's. I'll just go with the Jim Finks philosophy. The closer you are to the LOS the more vital you are. The front line gets my vote too. I like what we have in Jordan, Bunkley, Jenkins, Hicks, as well as Tom Johnson, Coleman (he could be crucial). The success or failure of that group will determine how good or bad our defense will be.

07-04-2013, 07:18 PM	#2
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: The Most Vital Group for the 2013 Season [QUOTE=Danno;510311]The front line gets my vote too. I like what we have in Jordan, Bunkley, Jenkins, Hicks, as well as Tom Johnson, Coleman (he could be crucial).QUOTE] I just had to say that I could not agree more! Our projected starters on the D-Line are backed up by players that are equally capable of being starters. Jordan, Bunkley, Hicks ------> Coleman, Jenkins, Johnson. I like the D-Line this year! Rugby Saint II likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,740 Blog Entries: 3	Re: The Most Vital Group for the 2013 Season Originally Posted by Danno My opinion is the front 7 are the meat of a defense, the back 4 are merely the side dishes. Since the front seven works as a unit, its hard to specify which will have a bigger impact. Great LB's can compensate for an average D-line and conversely a great D-line can compensate for a average LB's. I'll just go with the Jim Finks philosophy. The closer you are to the LOS the more vital you are. The front line gets my vote too. I like what we have in Jordan, Bunkley, Jenkins, Hicks, as well as Tom Johnson, Coleman (he could be crucial). The success or failure of that group will determine how good or bad our defense will be. +1....and our best pass defense will be a strong rush. There were way too many instances last season where our defense allowed opposing QB's get 'comfortable' in the pocket. Even a average NFL QB with average receivers will pick you apart without effective pressure. Call me crazy but I expect Wilson to be the X factor on D.

07-05-2013, 09:43 AM	#4
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: The Most Vital Group for the 2013 Season Originally Posted by K Major +1....and our best pass defense will be a strong rush. There were way too many instances last season where our defense allowed opposing QB's get 'comfortable' in the pocket. Even a average NFL QB with average receivers will pick you apart without effective pressure. Call me crazy but I expect Wilson to be the X factor on D. It's everybody! We've all seen "vaunted defenses" torn to shreds because they are truly top heavy in the seven or the backfield. Then the opposing coach figures how to counter it. Take for example the whiners legendary pass defense last Feb. Flacco really didn't have much problem with them. Different units are going to have to step up in different games.

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