4 major reasons why our D looked so bad

[Mitchell55]

1. Stoud only played 1 series, so our D, wasnt realy the new D that we came to watch.

2. We had rookies and 5th string CBs playing Moss and Randall el. Our 6th string CB covered Moss the whole 1st quarter.

3. Crowell wasnt there. Was 9th in tackles. Our best player on D. alot of the runs were to his side.

4. Biggest one. Whitner wasnt there. Our safties over pursued and Portis ran all over us even in the 2ndary. Whitner is a good tackler, so he wouldnt let that happen.Also, most big pass plays came in the middle of the field. If Whitner played, they wouldve been crushed.

[coastal]

Re: 4 major reasons why our D looked so bad

wrong... the biggest reason is that Perry Fewell is the defensive coordinator.

[Mitchell55]

Re: 4 major reasons why our D looked so bad

wrong... the biggest reason is that Perry Fewell is the defensive coordinator.

Thats also true. He shouldve blitzed alot. Our D seemed lost out there. Mitchell covered Randall el 2 times and obviously was burnt. Alot of it also had to do with new players.

[The Spaz]

Re: 4 major reasons why our D looked so bad

We are dooomed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Goobylal]

Re: 4 major reasons why our D looked so bad

On the first series, the defense prevented the Skins from doing anything. Mind you, this was a Bills team getting its first pre-season action, while the Redskins were on their 2nd game. Add in that Crowell, Whitner, and McGee were out (that's over 25% of the starting defense) and Stroud only played one series (that's over 33% of the starting defense out after the 1st series), and I'm not concerned at all.

[Mitchell55]

Re: 4 major reasons why our D looked so bad

On the first series, the defense prevented the Skins from doing anything. Mind you, this was a Bills team getting its first pre-season action, while the Redskins were on their 2nd game. Add in that Crowell, Whitner, and McGee were out (that's over 25% of the starting defense) and Stroud only played one series (that's over 33% of the starting defense out after the 1st series), and I'm not concerned at all.

Yeah. When stroud was in there we stopped them. The only big play for them was the pass that was at Corners side I think. We also got pressure on that play. With Whitner, it will prevent middle passes. With Crowell, they wont run it to his side. They have to decide, where do we run it. To Crowell, or Mitchell. Not a good desision. Yesturday the choice was clear since Ellison played.

[Nighthawk]

Re: 4 major reasons why our D looked so bad

It's early, but this coaching staff seems like it will be the achilles heel of this team...again.

[coastal]

Re: 4 major reasons why our D looked so bad

It's early, but this coaching staff seems like it will be the achilles heel of this team...again.

No doubt.

I still can't figure out how Jauron let Fairchild ruin this team last year.

EVERYONE knew what plays we were going to run.

And Jauron let it happen.

He is going to do the same thing this year with Fewell.

[tampabay25690]

Re: 4 major reasons why our D looked so bad

Our D looked so bad because it is there 1st game!!!!!

This is WASH 2nd game as a unit to play. The BILLS will play much better in there 2nd preseason game........And everyone will be all happy on the site again..

[Pinkerton Security]

Re: 4 major reasons why our D looked so bad

Our D looked so bad because it is there 1st game!!!!!

This is WASH 2nd game as a unit to play. The BILLS will play much better in there 2nd preseason game........And everyone will be all happy on the site again..

look at the vikes. they got stomped on their first 3 series by the seahawks. they are supposed to have some sort of super bowl caliber defense. what happened there?!??!

[soapman]

Re: 4 major reasons why our D looked so bad

The biggest reason in my opinion was the interchanging of DB's as early as Play #2 where 3rd and 4th options were coming in. Don't know if DJ was tryna eval them against a 1st string O. Shloby and Stroud came out after the first series as well. BTW is Ryan Denny 7ft tall? He towers over the entire team!

[HAMMER]

Re: 4 major reasons why our D looked so bad

look at the vikes. they got stomped on their first 3 series by the seahawks. they are supposed to have some sort of super bowl caliber defense. what happened there?!??!

What happened was neither Kevin or Pat Williams played at all.

[zone]

Re: 4 major reasons why our D looked so bad

The biggest reason is that it is PRESEASON! They just go out and play, they are not running blitz packages or intricate game plans.

Are you guys just messing around, or do you really believe that we a are doomed because of 1 preseason game?

[HAMMER]

Re: 4 major reasons why our D looked so bad

Most all of them are serious.

[RockStar36]

Re: 4 major reasons why our D looked so bad

I can't wait for this season to just be over. I need to be put out of my misery. The season is over and done with. Trent is a bust. The defense is horrible.