Quote:Did Chicago have better personnel? Washington? San Diego? San Fran after they lost so many key players? All these teams allowed less ppg than we did.

 

I understand the hiring of Wash considering Gus probably really likes him but doesn't mean I agree with it. I'm not putting the whole defense on Wash anyway but he was a part of it and the whole defense stunk. 

 

I'm not an advocate of the Wash potential promotion. I'm merely having a conversation about it, but I don't need to compare the defense and it's holes to any of those teams.  Because it's clear to see why it wasn't working. 

 

The scheme (like many) is predicated on getting pressure with 4 up front. (it also emphasizes a particular brand of play in the secondary)

Until we have a front that can get pressure with out smoke and mirrors and at least one stud safety - I don't feel good about trying to analyze any coaches' influence on the bad defense in Jacksonville.  

(obviously one could question why the scheme was continued with so many glaring holes - but there probably isn't an easy answer with the personnel at hand)

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