Let's talk defense

[VTSkins897]

yeah i'm not gonna even about the negatives until later this week.

[RTerps2002]

I just hope that the fact he has been forced into the number 1 cb is the reason he has been so bad

[70Chip]

I'm worried that Sean Taylor won't be able to play more than five seasons. Some guys have a few hits in a game or a highlight stick in every other game. This guy has a world shattering collision EVERY time he makes a play on the ball. It's a tremendous combination of courage and skill. He plays a game that I, as a fan, am not familiar with.

It's got to catch up with him though, right? I mean he's gotta be sore today, right? How cool would it be if he isn't.

I wanted to add a comment about Rock Cartwright as well. How smart is Gibbs? Most coaches put a speedster back there and hope they break one or two runs a year. Gibbs puts a bowling ball back there who over the course of the season will pick up maybe 300 more yards than the sprinter by overpowering people. And he got a TD against Dallas anyway.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

I'm worried that Sean Taylor won't be able to play more than five seasons. Some guys have a few hits in a game or a highlight stick in every other game. This guy has a world shattering collision EVERY time he makes a play on the ball. It's a tremendous combination of courage and skill. He plays a game that I, as a fan, am not familiar with.

It's got to catch up with him though, right? I mean he's gotta be sore today, right? How cool would it be if he isn't.

I wanted to add a comment about Rock Cartwright as well. How smart is Gibbs? Most coaches put a speedster back there and hope they break one or two runs a year. Gibbs puts a bowling ball back there who over the course of the season will pick up maybe 300 more yards than the sprinter by overpowering people. And he got a TD against Dallas anyway.

safeties play almost as long as CBs. initiating contact is much safer than being hit from your blind side.

[RobH4413]

ST is the most fun defensive player I have ever watched....he is in on every play, whether or not he makes the tackle he is ALWAYS there.

I have to disagree about Carlos, he seems to be doing a pretty decent job as a number 1 corner being a second year player on a team with hardhitting (not coverage) safeties.

Golston is a beast, I wouldnt mind seeing him starting permenantly.

Archuletta is starting to look comfortable, and he said it helps that he was able to blitz, that it gets him into the flow of the game, and when Springs is back u better believe he'll be doing plenty of blitzing.

Wright and Rumph look better every game, I will be more then comfortable with them at nickle when Springs returns.

Andre Carter is coming into his own, dont be surprised to see him with 9 sacks at the end of the year, he is a strong physical guy, and dont forget that he has been up against some of the best olineman in the league.

D looked better, I expect them to manhandle the Giants. As long as Tiki is stifled, and we get to Manning the Gmen dont have a chance.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

Andre Carter is coming into his own, dont be surprised to see him with 9 sacks at the end of the year, he is a strong physical guy, and dont forget that he has been up against some of the best olineman in the league.

9 sacks is reasonable, but best OLinemen in the league? if by that you mean a backup OG playing LT for an injured rookie OG that was starting at LT for the texans, then okay...