Re: Don't think our defense is improving?
 

You say it's players but everything you describe goes back to scheme.

Re: Don't think our defense is improving?
 

There is no debate, our defense has VASTLY improved. I would love to see them if they had the defensive backs we started camp with.

Re: Don't think our defense is improving?
 

To my knowledge, there isn't or there dam well shouldn't be a scheme where some players are in man and some in zone. You all have to be on the same page and in the same coverage to be successful.

Re: Don't think our defense is improving?
 

Just read this stat;

The Saints defense has forced a league high 9 fumbles and are 9th in the league with 13 takeaways on the season.

Re: Don't think our defense is improving?
 

We're bottom dwellers on D, but they do seem to be improving which is a good sign. But, only 2-3 teams that are "good teams" this year are in the top 10-15 defensively. Dallas is clearly the best team right now overall.

Re: Don't think our defense is improving?
 

Well that's a good stat.

Re: Don't think our defense is improving?
 

Re: Don't think our defense is improving?
 

I think "bottom dwellers" is a bit of a snap judgement. In the last 4 games the defense has generated 7 turnovers and with the exception of the Panthers game has held the opposition to under 23 points a game for 3 straight games. Note that with both KC and Seattle that the offense gave up a turnover for a TD. So the defensive scoring against has been 20,13, and 23 points the last 3 games.

There are 3 crucial stats on defense: scoring, turnovers, and 3rd down percentage. scoring is down the last 3 games. Turnovers are up. and 3rd down percentage is ranked 14th in the entire league @ 38.9%

A hall of fame defense? Certainly not. But honestly, it has improved from flat terrible to adequate.

SFIAH

Re: Don't think our defense is improving?
 

I think the way the offense is playing really puts a lot of pressure on other teams to perform as well. That can only help our defense.

Re: Don't think our defense is improving?
 

Correct, its a huge pressure on an offense having to play catch up all the time during a game. It easily leads to stress and turnovers due to mistakes.