We're not going to be a first ranked defense anytime soon

Budsdrinker · 12-29-2016, 02:12 PM

Defensive ranking isn't necessarily what we need, it's being on the plus side of turnovers. 2009 the defense created 41 turnovers and this year so far 20. We only have 9 INT's this year so far whereas Sharper had 9 on his own back in 2009. Turnovers are the key and we are not getting enough of them.

K Major · 12-29-2016, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

For Dennis Allen to coach a bunch of street free agents to a defense ranked in the mid 20's is outstanding to me.

Imagine what he could do with some talent.

This ^^^^^^^^^.

I also think Allen has done well in spite of all the unfortunate injuries in 2016.

darksoul35 · 12-29-2016, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

New Orleans Saints 26th overall defense in the NFL

not good enough but we are not the laughing stock of the NFL either. giggles sure but not a LMAO team either.

Got some work to do and got to have some help from the football gods also to stay healthier.

Defense is not an over night thing but this last off season we made solid moves across the board to upgrade the swiss cheese we had the past few years.

Finish the season in the 25 range and let DA keep doing what he is doing and in 2017 we will have a shot at being in the 20 range.

Goal is 16 min.

Next year? doubtful.

2018 is within reach

I have faith in DA to accomplish it.

With health and another pass rush we can easily get in the 16 range next year. We will have a little money to spend lets just hope its used wisely.

12-29-2016, 02:12 PM	#31
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: We're not going to be a first ranked defense anytime soon Defensive ranking isn't necessarily what we need, it's being on the plus side of turnovers. 2009 the defense created 41 turnovers and this year so far 20. We only have 9 INT's this year so far whereas Sharper had 9 on his own back in 2009. Turnovers are the key and we are not getting enough of them.

12-29-2016, 03:49 PM	#32
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: We're not going to be a first ranked defense anytime soon Originally Posted by Danno For Dennis Allen to coach a bunch of street free agents to a defense ranked in the mid 20's is outstanding to me. Imagine what he could do with some talent. This ^^^^^^^^^. I also think Allen has done well in spite of all the unfortunate injuries in 2016. jnormand, RockyMountainSaint and dizzle88 like this.

12-29-2016, 06:38 PM	#33
darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,041	Re: We're not going to be a first ranked defense anytime soon Originally Posted by hagan714 New Orleans Saints 26th overall defense in the NFL not good enough but we are not the laughing stock of the NFL either. giggles sure but not a LMAO team either. Got some work to do and got to have some help from the football gods also to stay healthier. Defense is not an over night thing but this last off season we made solid moves across the board to upgrade the swiss cheese we had the past few years. Finish the season in the 25 range and let DA keep doing what he is doing and in 2017 we will have a shot at being in the 20 range. Goal is 16 min. Next year? doubtful. 2018 is within reach I have faith in DA to accomplish it. With health and another pass rush we can easily get in the 16 range next year. We will have a little money to spend lets just hope its used wisely.
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