I think that the best thing we can hope to get to help our defense is for our offense to become a legitimate threat on the field. Since back in the JDR days, this team has leaned heavily on the defense in order to win games. We also had awesome defenses here back during the TC days; but during  the TC tenure here, we were also a legitimate offensive threat. That wasn't nearly so true during the JDR years, and it has reflected in our record as the years have gone by.

 

We all know that every once in a while a defensive juggernaut does come along and against all odds wins the SB. That is the exception however, not the norm. The rules that currently exist in the NFL heavily favor the offense; therefore, it only seems logical to put a good deal more emphasis on the offense here than we have for some time. I'm not suggesting forgetting the defense; but, I am saying that the odds are that our historically heavy emphasis on defense isn't going to lead us to a SB anytime soon, given the structure of the modern game.

 

Hence, I would say that the best help a defense can get is a good offense... then worry about building an epic defense.

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