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GMScud 08-26-2007, 01:16 PM So we've played 3 (well, 2 3/4) preseason games so far. Sure the backup D has scored two TD's off turnovers, and that's great for them. But the starters by my count haven't forced a single turnover, and haven't gotten much pressure on the QB at all.
They've been outstanding as far as scoring D goes. But turnovers and sacks create an emotional high, dramatically impact field position, and can turn the momentum of a game in an instant. And once again the starters aren't coming through in that department. Anyone else concerned?
RMSkins 08-26-2007, 01:19 PM I agree we haven't seen any turnovers from our starters, and we haven't had a lot of pressure either, which is a concern, but if our starters on D continue to play the way they have been playing we won't need many sacks, or turnovers to be a top 10 defense.
EARTHQUAKE2689 08-26-2007, 01:40 PM I would be if we have been giving up TD's but our starting D has only surrendered 1 touchdown this pre-season. I think we will end up being a top 10 defense.
I don't think we've even scratched the surface yet as to what blitz packages GW is going to run this year, plus we haven't had the entire starting defensive personnel in the lineup yet.
JWsleep 08-26-2007, 01:48 PM It's a concern, but they've been hitting people and flying around. Plus, the LB play overall looks MUCH improved, and LL is a huge upgrade. TOs come in bunches--I think we'll see that this year.
As for QB pressure, it is a concern. Carter got some pressure, but no one else seems able to do so. Then they just double team Carter. Maybe with Marcus back rushing the passer on the other side it will help, but it's a worry. Have any of our young backups shown any spark there? We'll see. We'll get pressure from the LBs/DBs, but that exposes things, as we saw last year.
GMScud 08-26-2007, 01:52 PM I don't think we've even scratched the surface yet as to what blitz packages GW is going to run this year, plus we haven't had the entire starting defensive personnel in the lineup yet.
I understand we haven't been full tilt on either side of the ball as of yet, but we haven't exactly played against 3 stellar offenses either, and 1 or 2 turnovers by the starters would make me feel a lot better. I want to see a few sacks and a pair of forced turnovers in the week 1 match up in FedEx against that below average Miami offense.
Longtimefan 08-26-2007, 02:10 PM At this point in time I'm more concerned with the lack of consistency from the offense. This unit has not scored a point with Jason under center so far, and it's a strange resemblence to last year, the inability to sustain an offense. I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt right now because it's early yet, and we know injuries play a part. We're going to need more production on a sustained basis from the offense, or the defense will grow tired as the season progresses.
Well, they've had 2 defensive TDs this preseason, that's a nice start.
saden1 08-26-2007, 03:00 PM Fear not folks, Landry will be our savior. Man is he good. No wonder GW inserted him into the starting lineup.
Chief X_Phackter 08-26-2007, 03:21 PM Defense will be solid, no worries. We haven't seen anything yet, except that we look to have pretty good depth. I expect opposing QBs to be forced to hold on to the ball longer than normal which will help our D-Line get there more, plus you can count on the occasional "jail break" blitz, and other hidden blitz packages that will catch opposing offenses by surprise. There will be turnovers, you can bet on that.
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