Shawn Springs

[lifetimeskin]

I read a response to a thread, stating that "Gregg Williams had put all his eggs in one basket" referring to Sean Springs. This got me thinking....can ONE player turn the defense from a top 10 from a bottom 12 (NFL stats for total D)? Would Baltimore's defense be a bottom 12 without Ray Lewis? Would Chicago's be a bottom 12 without Urlacher?

After much tought, IMOF that QB is the only position that can drastically turn a team around. For example, I can't imagine the Colts, Pats, or the Eagles, Ravens, would be anywhere near that top of their game without their starting QB's.

Hence, I don't think ONE defensive player can change a defense that dramtically (other than a player in the mold of a LT or the Minister of D). I've got a couple of thoughts on our defense.....1) I truly think the skins defensive problems are much larger. I don't see skins other than Taylor are going all out.....is it just me or does it look like there is some fire missing. I know Taylor got burned on that one toss to Burress {sp} but he is causing fumbles, going hard....2) I feel the change in cornerback coaches has made a REAL difference... Our DB play has been real poor. Last year even Jimoh and the jouneyman safety that got hurt in the first play of this year looked like world beaters. That is coaching.

Would love to hear your thoughts....

my 2 cents.