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GTripp0012 · 10-30-2007, 11:07 AM

Our defense is about to run in to some major problems.

We've been excellent against slot receivers and 2nd receivers this year. Well, that was Carlos more times than not.

Lets say Smoot comes in and plays the pass with no dropoff? Who covers the slot? Prioleau? We can't continue to be no. 1 against slot receivers like that.

We've been one of the best rushing D's in the league thus far. But NE figured out how to beat us, put the slot receiver on Fletcher and attack Andre Carter to get outside.

Well, guess which CB that play would go at?

Outside runs are about to get real messy for this team, and Landry is going to see a lot more time in the box. That means that Taylor will get tested a lot and have a lot more ground to cover.

I don't think we have an elite defense anymore without Carlos Rogers. Still capable, yes. But if teams start to attack this D like they did last year's D, they will find some success.

Here's the good news: The offense is at it's season low point. It's only going to get healthier and better from here on out. Campbell is due to go off on someone.

But my crystal ball looks iffy for this game.

10-30-2007, 11:07 AM	#18
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Can we beat the Jets? Our defense is about to run in to some major problems. We've been excellent against slot receivers and 2nd receivers this year. Well, that was Carlos more times than not. Lets say Smoot comes in and plays the pass with no dropoff? Who covers the slot? Prioleau? We can't continue to be no. 1 against slot receivers like that. We've been one of the best rushing D's in the league thus far. But NE figured out how to beat us, put the slot receiver on Fletcher and attack Andre Carter to get outside. Well, guess which CB that play would go at? Outside runs are about to get real messy for this team, and Landry is going to see a lot more time in the box. That means that Taylor will get tested a lot and have a lot more ground to cover. I don't think we have an elite defense anymore without Carlos Rogers. Still capable, yes. But if teams start to attack this D like they did last year's D, they will find some success. Here's the good news: The offense is at it's season low point. It's only going to get healthier and better from here on out. Campbell is due to go off on someone. But my crystal ball looks iffy for this game. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.