(12-07-2022, 12:38 PM)carp8dm Wrote:

(12-07-2022, 11:35 AM)NYC4jags Wrote: Our division requires we address the run D

two top tier backs to face twice a year and an ascending one in Houston

Color me insane (Wanting the same things done, expecting different results) but I think we're at the point where our run defense is good enough.  It's not the run D that makes me sad.  It's the fact that we can't get off the field on 3rd and 6+.

Even with run heavy teams 3rd and 6+ is a passing play.  And we just can't figure out how to get off the field on those down and distance situations.  I blame the DC on these situations.  I just think it's time we bring in a real DC that has real NFL experience.  I'm just sick of having to "experiment" on "up and coming" coaches or front office. 

We now have a SB winning coach that has clearly make our offense playoff caliber.  The Defense and Front Office deserve the same kind of treatment when it comes to leadership.

Our run D went from 24th in the league to 6th in the league THIS SEASON because we added Oluokun and Fatukasi primarily.
Drafting Lloyd and Muma was also part of the effort. Walker has also been a positive addition in this run game. 

So yeah - it is good enough now. Before that it sucked donkey balls and had for years. 

The fact that you are unaware of this makes me dubious about your evaluation of any scheme Caldwell may or may not be employing. 

We know what the DC is doing isn't good enough, but we also know he doesn't have enough pass rushers or DBs who can cover.

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