Quote:I guess you don't realize that turnovers are stressed, or a point of emphasis, for every defensive coach every year. Smart offenses will take what you give them, in this case the underneath. If you can apply pressure, via the rush, you can get turnovers this way. If not, you need an offense to take chances because they are behind. There are of course instances where you can jump a route or recover a fumble, but against a competent offense you'll need to be lucky. I guess you had the answer to original question all along. Why bother asking...

 

I get all that but:

 

2014: 20 takeaways, 26 giveaways (-6)

2015: 18 takeaways, 28 giveaways (-10)

"we need more takeaways"

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2016 (projected): 10 takeaways, 34 giveaways (-24)

 

So do I have the answer to why a team gets worse at several things when provided with better talent?  Maybe I am beating around the bush.  I don't know how, but I think I know who.

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