Offense or Defense?

KLHJ2 · 11-04-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Don't underestimate special teams...seriously

I was so on my way to mention the special teams. Facetious minds think alike.

30gut · 11-04-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildcat

After watching last nights game vs ATL, I was thinking to myself... Is it better to have a top ranked Offense than it is a top ranked Defense?? It's a legitimate question in today's NFL. Look at WSH for an example.. Num 30th ranked Offense and a top 6 Defense yet 2-5 is this teams record... For my Saints, you have the top ranked offense in the league, but just an avg D.. 7-0 is our record.. So I would take the Offense over Defense any day..

Only when that top ranked defense can get key stops and force turn overs.

SBXVII · 11-04-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildcat

After watching last nights game vs ATL, I was thinking to myself... Is it better to have a top ranked Offense than it is a top ranked Defense?? It's a legitimate question in today's NFL. Look at WSH for an example.. Num 30th ranked Offense and a top 6 Defense yet 2-5 is this teams record... For my Saints, you have the top ranked offense in the league, but just an avg D.. 7-0 is our record.. So I would take the Offense over Defense any day..

I think it all depends on how the HC sets up his team, but in the end If you don't have more points on the board then your opponent you lose. If you have a great Defense then you atleast have to have an Offense that can put a few points on the board, atleast more then 21 points.

If you have the top scoring offense then utilize that and make sure you scoring on every drive. Try to get the ball first in order to make the other team play catch up.

To me either one will work. No different the people saying my look at the Defense they are getting tired out there.....Hello, there's an Offense out there too, you can't tell me that an offense on the field too long does not get tired also.

warriorzpath · 11-04-2009, 12:16 PM

I think usually when you have one unit (offense/defense) that gets all the attention and recognition ,then the other unit gets overlooked and underrated.

A great example of that was the 49ers of the 80's. The offense was considered an all-time great, but the defense was also great in it's own right. That defense was often overlooked, even though they had one of the greatest safeties in Ronnie Lott.

Trample the Elderly · 11-04-2009, 12:45 PM

Well just look at the results. Which is better? You have the answer right there in front of you, 2-5 soon to be a # 1 draft pick.

I love a strong defense and a power running game but this is the modern NFL. You need to have a half-way decent throwing game or you'll be just be a grab ass garbage team.

You can try to be old school and smother another team's offense but that doesn't fly when you're playing NE, IND, or now NO.

You can argue about an offense all day long. The Redskins have one without a backbone. Look at the results.

mlmdub130 · 11-04-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

Well just look at the results. Which is better? You have the answer right there in front of you, 2-5 soon to be a # 1 draft pick.

I love a strong defense and a power running game but this is the modern NFL. You need to have a half-way decent throwing game or you'll be just be a grab ass garbage team.

You can try to be old school and smother another team's offense but that doesn't fly when you're playing NE, IND, or now NO.

You can argue about an offense all day long. The Redskins have one without a backbone. Look at the results.

a great d will only get you so far you HAVE to have a decnt o and be able to put points on the board, pthe wise you will lose to winless teams

firstdown · 11-04-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildcat

After watching last nights game vs ATL, I was thinking to myself... Is it better to have a top ranked Offense than it is a top ranked Defense?? It's a legitimate question in today's NFL. Look at WSH for an example.. Num 30th ranked Offense and a top 6 Defense yet 2-5 is this teams record... For my Saints, you have the top ranked offense in the league, but just an avg D.. 7-0 is our record.. So I would take the Offense over Defense any day..

As a Saints fan you should know that with still over half the season to play alot can happen. I'd hide a little longer in my hole until your 100% sure they will make the playoffs. Every year its seems the Saints start strong then Fail. I take your thread as a way for you to prop up your teams success at our expence. I guess there are no NO sites for you guys to have your little circle thing going. Do you also visit Browns and TB sites.

tryfuhl · 11-04-2009, 07:16 PM

A good O and a very well coached D.

DBUCHANON101 · 11-04-2009, 09:36 PM

If i had to pick id say i would rather have a top ranked Offense with the defense being on the other end of the scale. If you had the 1st ranked scoring O and the last ranked D you would still be in position to win games, i couldnt see it happening the other way around.

madden_commissioner · 11-05-2009, 03:50 PM

I'd start with the trenches, then defense and then offense. You gotta have to have a good running game if your defense is strong.

11-04-2009, 12:16 PM	#4
warriorzpath Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,880	Re: Offense or Defense? I think usually when you have one unit (offense/defense) that gets all the attention and recognition ,then the other unit gets overlooked and underrated. A great example of that was the 49ers of the 80's. The offense was considered an all-time great, but the defense was also great in it's own right. That defense was often overlooked, even though they had one of the greatest safeties in Ronnie Lott.

11-04-2009, 12:45 PM	#5
Trample the Elderly Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Three Chopt Virginia Age: 47 Posts: 2,906	Re: Offense or Defense? Well just look at the results. Which is better? You have the answer right there in front of you, 2-5 soon to be a # 1 draft pick. I love a strong defense and a power running game but this is the modern NFL. You need to have a half-way decent throwing game or you'll be just be a grab ass garbage team. You can try to be old school and smother another team's offense but that doesn't fly when you're playing NE, IND, or now NO. You can argue about an offense all day long. The Redskins have one without a backbone. Look at the results. __________________ A funny thing happened on the way to the temple. The moneychangers bought the priesthood.

11-04-2009, 07:16 PM	#8
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 42 Posts: 12,514	Re: Offense or Defense? A good O and a very well coached D.

11-04-2009, 09:36 PM	#9
DBUCHANON101 The Starter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,373	Re: Offense or Defense? If i had to pick id say i would rather have a top ranked Offense with the defense being on the other end of the scale. If you had the 1st ranked scoring O and the last ranked D you would still be in position to win games, i couldnt see it happening the other way around. __________________ But there's booze in the blender. And soon it will render. That frozen concoction that helps me hang on.

11-05-2009, 03:50 PM	#10
madden_commissioner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 25	Re: Offense or Defense? I'd start with the trenches, then defense and then offense. You gotta have to have a good running game if your defense is strong.

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