Quote:Caldrac, out of the 26 points Detroit 'scored'. The Jags D wasn't on the field for 14 of em. Please let that sink in. Int return 7, punt return 7...

 

I am not arguing about who won the game or lost the game. This whole thread is based on the defense being a bright spot or not. They didn't give up some points. That's great. But I think we need to be careful as a fan base crowning this defense right now. We did this last year with the offense in 2015 and look how well that turned out this year in 2016. This defense STILL doesn't create any turnovers. This defense STILL doesn't generate any pass rush and register sacks.

 

It still has glaring issues. They also do give up big plays in the most unfortunate times. They gave up a huge pass to Ebron in that DET loss. They gave up an eye gouging run to McCoy in the BUF loss. They let Carr beat us deep with Crabtree just before half time in the OAK loss. They got gouged a few times on the ground in the DEN loss. 

 

Again, the defense is good. It's not elite. It's not great. It's still missing some key components. And, again, when you factor in that they've had an unusual season as far as overall QB's they've had to face I am not so sure I am quite convinced nor sold on them yet. The only truly legit QB's they've faced this year are Stafford, Carr, Rivers, Rodgers & Mariota and they all looked relatively clean, comfortable and calm against us in those games. 

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