Just looking at Lattimore you can tell he's not in the same great shape he was last year. That does concern me a bit, but I'm hoping this was all he needed to show him that he can't stop grinding, ever. Feels like most of the defense was drinking the kool-aid before this one. Ultimately though I put the majority of the blame on the coaches. They should have had our guys ready, and perhaps had a solid idea of who our starting linebackers are and where to put them.

I still believe in this defense and think they have the potential to be special. But if they're not performing at least around league average within a short time then some coaches need to be shown the door.