SI Ranks Offensive Backfields

Originally Posted by GMScud

Total defense is one of the worst stats in the NFL, metric wise. It's based solely on yards, and yet they call it "total??" Shouldn't "total" be some metric involving a combination of yards allowed, points allowed, sacks, and turnovers forced??

I could give two shits if the Redskins allow 350+ yards a game, as long as they are forcing turnovers, getting to the QB, and not allowing too many scores. Our D was sound, but amazingly unspectacular.

Ive always liked the ypg defensive stat. Mainly because the ppg can be flawed if your offense puts the defense in bad field position on a regular basis.

Hopefully the Skins will have more sacks and turnovers this year with the additions they have made. Then the defense can take the next step to actually being a great defense.