How Many PPG Will The Defense Allow?

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skinsfan69
07-03-2014, 04:48 PM
Fletcher was obviously very near the end of his career last season, but in the mental department he was the best player we had. And I just don't think Riley is the type of person that can be an emotional leader like #59 was. Also, like I said, Fletcher's career was obviously close to being over, but the fact remains that he put up 111 tackles. Sure, he may have missed a ton too, but that kind of production won't be easily replaced. It's sort of like the Eagles fans who justify letting DeSean go by saying, "Oh, he disappeared from games," and, "All you have to do is jam him at the line and he quits." Whatever bro, not gonna argue that, because 80-1300-9 obviously proves that he disappeared quite a bit.

Bottom line: right now it's fun to say, "I'm glad we've got some new blood in there", but it might not be so fun once September rolls around.

Edit: <puts homer glasses on> Although, looking long-term, I think an ILB duo of Riley/Robinson has a ton of potential.

I just think the Fletcher leadership thing was vastly overrated. Especially last year when he was not very good. These guys are professionals. Both Riley and Robinson have been here a few years. They're not rookies. They know the defense and they should be able to make the calls.

MTK
07-03-2014, 05:28 PM
Clark should definitely step into the leadership role. Fletcher had become a weak spot on D especially vs the pass.

MTK
07-03-2014, 05:42 PM
Better offense and ST is the key because the D had terrible field position to work with most of the time last season.

I think people really overlook that point.

punch it in
07-04-2014, 11:25 AM
I think people really overlook that point.


Again though...was our special teams/ offense historically as bad as the D?
Edit: other defenses have played better with worse units around them. MANY other defenses.

MTK
07-04-2014, 02:35 PM
Again though...was our special teams/ offense historically as bad as the D?
Edit: other defenses have played better with worse units around them. MANY other defenses.

How exactly was the D historically bad? They were 30th in points and 18th in yards. They weren't even the worst in the league let alone all time.

And yeah I'd say the special teams last year was probably the worst unit I've seen in my lifetime.

JoeRedskin
07-04-2014, 04:01 PM
The more I think back on last year, the more I think we can't help but be better b/c of the Special Teams unit. It was horrific in just about every aspect. It was putting both our offense and defense in tough spots.

I really like reading about how Gruden is really making the ST a big point of emphasis this offseason.

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