Could it be

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-04-2015, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by teddybarexxx

Preseason is now over and all I have to say is I don't want to see fast starts and slow finishes as I did during the preseason. We have a very very tough game next week in Arizona. Although you don't want to predict your season by one game I do however, feels that the turnout of this game will give us a glimpse of what the season will be like. jmo.

Fast starts: First string players that will be playing 60 minute games starting next weekend.

Slow finishes: 3rd and 4th string players many of whom will be sitting in the stands watching the games just as we will be come next week.

I agree that Arizona is going to be tough. For the defense the stats I plan to examine closely are 3rd down stop percentage (31st in the league last year at an abysmal 46%), turnovers, sacks/pressures, 20+ yard plays, run YPC, and of course points. Reasonable numbers in these categories (35%,1+,3+,<2,<4.0,20 or less) is going to be the true measure of our season. If the defense can get in line with those numbers, we'll be fine. If not, it's going to be a long tough season.

SFIAH

09-04-2015, 09:42 AM	#36
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,783	Re: Could it be Originally Posted by teddybarexxx Preseason is now over and all I have to say is I don't want to see fast starts and slow finishes as I did during the preseason. We have a very very tough game next week in Arizona. Although you don't want to predict your season by one game I do however, feels that the turnout of this game will give us a glimpse of what the season will be like. jmo. Fast starts: First string players that will be playing 60 minute games starting next weekend. Slow finishes: 3rd and 4th string players many of whom will be sitting in the stands watching the games just as we will be come next week. I agree that Arizona is going to be tough. For the defense the stats I plan to examine closely are 3rd down stop percentage (31st in the league last year at an abysmal 46%), turnovers, sacks/pressures, 20+ yard plays, run YPC, and of course points. Reasonable numbers in these categories (35%,1+,3+,<2,<4.0,20 or less) is going to be the true measure of our season. If the defense can get in line with those numbers, we'll be fine. If not, it's going to be a long tough season. SFIAH Danno, spkb25, AsylumGuido and 1 others like this.
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