Whats up with the D-Line?

I just pointed this out in another thread, but here goes again. We are not as strong against the run as we think. We are actually in the bottom third of the league when it comes to yards per carry - only nine teams give up more than us. We are up there in total yards, but teams dont run alot on us. Why - because they know how easy it is to pass on us. The only team that really attacked us on the ground was the Rams and they shredded us for 170 yards.

This post is correct, the run defense is not that good by the front 3 or 5 as it is. They get blocked and stay blocked. Also, there is absolutely no pass rush or pressure, that's why opposing qbs have an extremely high passer rating against the skin's defense. It not all the dbs fault, however some fault does lie with the dbs not being asked to cover tighter, longer. The pass rush is terrible, watch a game, the opposing qbs usually have more that 3 seconds regularly in obvious passing situations. NO PASS RUSH.

I just pointed this out in another thread, but here goes again. We are not as strong against the run as we think. We are actually in the bottom third of the league when it comes to yards per carry - only nine teams give up more than us. We are up there in total yards, but teams dont run alot on us. Why - because they know how easy it is to pass on us. The only team that really attacked us on the ground was the Rams and they shredded us for 170 yards.

A scary thought.

those numbers don't tell the whole story, just like this one doesn't, either:

redskins a top 10 rushing defense w 89 rushing yards allowed per game.

True enough but at the same time we have to realize that our offense is either making teams play catch up or nipping at their heels. On top of that our pass defenses is swiss cheese and it's just been too for a lot of our opponents rack up passing yards.

Nothing is wrong with the Redskins d-line. They are rock solid against the run.

Nothing is wrong with the Redskins d-line. They are rock solid against the run.

No they are not. They are in the bottom third of the league in yards per carry. Teams just dont run the ball on us because of our inabiility to cover anybodys pass game. When they do run they are successful. Stats dont lie.


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Our defensive line is absolutely not getting any kind of pressure on the qb. The stat that they have been strong against the run is a bit deceiving. Thanks in large part to RGIII, and the offense scoring mad point early. Thus having opposing offenses going to the pass to try to get back in games. Our defense is horrid, and truly a disgrace to be considered an NFL caliber defense. I put the blame on Hasslett. I feel that there is too much talent on the d-line for it to not to be doing better. I looks to me to be a technique and scheme thing. Hasslett has to go after this year, and we need an upgrade at the db position.

Nothing is wrong with the Redskins d-line. They are rock solid against the run.

No they are not. They are bottom ten in yards allowed per rush. I'd wager that if people didn't throw so much on us, that number might even be higher................We gotta shore that up to make a run in the NFCE. Lesean McCoy and Bradshaw are both going to cream us if we don't...

I know Chris Baker is penned as a reserve NT but, I say work him at DE too. Guys' size don't always determine if they will have success at any position.

No they are not. They are bottom ten in yards allowed per rush. I'd wager that if people didn't throw so much on us, that number might even be higher................We gotta shore that up to make a run in the NFCE. Lesean McCoy and Bradshaw are both going to cream us if we don't...

I think you have some fair points but still think we are better if they have to run due to weather. Just playing with the stats, we are tied with Houston for 4th least rush attempts against our defense. And 19th in yards per attempt. As is our nature, though, we have a tendency to be a stiff defense, then give up one or two long runs. The longest being 53 (6th longest in the league).

Ultimately, while ATL might get one or two big plays it won't be a scoring fest for them if the game is more run oriented.

I hate beating a dead horse, but the real evaluation of the defense is comparing it to what Mike and Bruce inherited, and simply put this defense is garbage in comparison. Just garbage. I don't give two shits about one run defense stat. What matters are points scored, and the pre-Shanahan defense rarely gave up more than 20 points a game.
Also, the argument defense is giving up points because we have a high scoring offense is beyond absurd. C'mon guys let's not circulate nonsense that sounds like we're grade school kids on the internet here. The pre Shanahan defense spent a lot of time on the field (more than it does today to be sure) and still gave up fewer points. This defense gives up points because it's a lousy defense. Period.