(10-13-2019, 09:41 PM)JagFan81 Wrote:

(10-13-2019, 09:04 PM)The_Franchise_QB Wrote: Also... I feel like the defense is on a historically BAD pace right now. TWO TURNOVERS IN 6 GAMES? On pace for like 5 turnovers for the entire year... It's really bad. We need a playmaker out there to make a [BLEEP] play. Getting the ball back via punt is good, no doubt, but we REALLY need to try and make some plays to create turnovers.

Well, my opinion is it's the zone. And it's not just because were in zone, it's how we play zone coverage.

Often we play the run after the catch than contesting the catch. I see DB's and LB's 4-5yds behind the receiver when he makes the catch and then they engage. Now obviously there are times you play it like that but I've seen us in 3rd and 2 and were dropping back 7 yards. Players seem to be worried about giving up a big play.

And having us leaving the receivers open means the pass rush can never get home or force a bad pass, the QB has an easy out and it may be 4-5 yards but it's better than a sack.

But to get picks you have to jump routes, contest catches. Seattle used to get so many turnovers just batting balls in the air. You have the numbers advantage in that scenario. Nearly every Saints tackle they were ripping at the ball, just trying.

Yeah the zone that is being played really doesn't help put players in position to make plays, totally agree. Something has got to drastically change and it has got to be ASAP. Can't keep losing the turnover battle like this. Telvin and Ramsey have a knack for the ball, they create or help create turnovers and right now their absence (whether we want to acknowledge/accept it) is really hurting us right now IMO.

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