The Defense Only Thread

[CRedskinsRule]

I will say, At least our defense has yet to completely run away from a rookie receiver the way Dallas ran away from Doctson.

[calia]

Anyone hear how Spaight is doing? He had concussion symptoms and was out Sunday. I really hope the guy can be healthy and see the field (in that order). I have high hopes for him, but the health concern seems very real.

[calia]

I'd be curious for the assessment of our safety play. I don't have much of a feel for whether DHall has taken command of the position or how Bruton is doing.

[calia]

Originally Posted by calia

Anyone hear how Spaight is doing? He had concussion symptoms and was out Sunday. I really hope the guy can be healthy and see the field (in that order). I have high hopes for him, but the health concern seems very real.

Responding to my own post -- love this kid, and I hope he bounces back quickly:

Martrell Spaight Remaining Patient Before Full-Go Return

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by calia

Anyone hear how Spaight is doing? He had concussion symptoms and was out Sunday. I really hope the guy can be healthy and see the field (in that order). I have high hopes for him, but the health concern seems very real.

From Tandler:

Martrell Spaight said that stress and other factors may have triggered concussion like symptoms. Has been cleared for contact.
#Redskins

[DYoungJelly]

Three of our defensive starters at the beginning of last season aren't in the NFL right now:

Riley, Knighton, and Hatcher.

I don't know what this means compared to this year but it just struck me as interesting.

[Bishop Hammer]

I'm not saying I agree with firing Coach Barry but the D's constant downward trend is troubling.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/riggosr...hms-tmobile-us

[DYoungJelly]

Our run defense is going to get better (only because we are dead last at 32nd):

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | 2016 DEFENSE EFFICIENCY RATINGS

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by DYoungJelly

Three of our defensive starters at the beginning of last season aren't in the NFL right now:

Riley, Knighton, and Hatcher.

I don't know what this means compared to this year but it just struck me as interesting.

...and two of our current starters wouldn't be starters anywhere else in the league. (Golston,Hood)

Yes, I know Golston is out, but even if he wasn't, he still wouldn't be a starter anywhere else.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by DYoungJelly

Our run defense is going to get better (only because we are dead last at 32nd):

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | 2016 DEFENSE EFFICIENCY RATINGS

The only way to go is up but that doesn't mean we're going to get better. We could stay at #32 - and we might.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

...and two of our current starters wouldn't be starters anywhere else in the league. (Golston,Hood)

Yes, I know Golston is out, but even if he wasn't, he still wouldn't be a starter anywhere else.

Difference makers on the Dline is a must this offseason...and resigning Chris Baker.

[redskinsfan1980]

Originally Posted by Bishop Hammer

I'm not saying I agree with firing Coach Barry but the D's constant downward trend is troubling.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/riggosr...hms-tmobile-us

I'm all for firing Barry right now. He should have never been hired in the first place. This defense is dreadful. To be honest I don't see it getting much better.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I'm down to give him one more season, but after that, please don't do the Haslett and let him stay on for years. Marinelli is doing a damn good job in Dallas considering the shit talent they have on defense. They basically have: Sean Lee. Sometimes scheme can overcome lack of talent. I feel like since Haslett was here, it was all, "We lack talent, so once we get it, we'll be better." Now don't get me wrong, we aren't amazing on the defensive side of the ball, but I think we're significantly better than Dallas but are performing way worse in my opinion.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I'm down to give him one more season, but after that, please don't do the Haslett and let him stay on for years. Marinelli is doing a damn good job in Dallas considering the shit talent they have on defense. They basically have: Sean Lee. Sometimes scheme can overcome lack of talent. I feel like since Haslett was here, it was all, "We lack talent, so once we get it, we'll be better." Now don't get me wrong, we aren't amazing on the defensive side of the ball, but I think we're significantly better than Dallas but are performing way worse in my opinion.

Im gonna watch what happens to Rex in buffalo...I wouldn't mind at least giving him a call if he is fired. He isn't a HC but he can coach some defense. Also I think our coaching staff already has a couple guys on it who could do a better job than barry.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I'd agree. I guess I keep feeling like over the years since Gibbs came back we were always missing a big piece somewhere along the line. I think Gruden actually is a damn good coach and a great offensive coordinator (same with McVay). Now, I feel like we're hamstrung a bit by an unproven defensive coordinator. Again, willing to give him another season, but one could argue we are improved defensively, and it seems we're worse.

Maybe the offense sustains more drives and the defense is better? Who knows? I just didn't think Hatcher/Knighton/Riley were THAT important to us.