Quote:I disagree with the posters who are commenting that it is the lack of talent on the defense solely as the issue.  The tendencies create much more weaknesses that even the best players can't overcome.  I think great coaches can make average players have great production in their schemes.  Bad coaching takes those same average players and make them look worse for it.  I think there is a balance to it though, our scheme would look much better with key players at certain positions.  However there has to be fault within the scheme if said players are rare for that position.  Seattle D with Kam/Earl is a world away from what we run with Cyp/Evans.  Does that mean we should be drafting safeties in the first until our scheme works?  No, only QB/Pass rushers should be that instrumental in the modern NFL.

 

My perception is that the scheme and playcalling we rely on defensively is a liability more than the lack of talent.