Quote:Valid point, but we all already know why- they don't get pressure on the passer. The coverage on the back end is good, and the run defense is good. But there's very little pass rush.


It's still remarkable that they are 4th overall, 5th in yards given up per play, and they're 2-11. Glass half full or glass half empty? I don't know. I prefer to think it means we have something to build on.


Sure, the '85 Bears would have stoned the Vikings in the 4th quarter. We're a long way from that. On the other hand, it does seem like we have the makings of a good defense, and the season long stats seem to bear that out.

I don't think a lack of pressure is the only thing to blame. There were a lot of missed tackles and some blown coverages in the fourth quarter on Sunday.


Really I'd say the defense's big problem is the same as the offense's, coaching.


The team is never well prepared and never has a winning game plan. The season looks a lot more like teams play it safe against the Jaguars knowing they can win whenever they feel like doing so in any way they want to while trying to play a game style that minimizes their chances of injury.


There's a lot of talent on the field, but it's never in a position to make a difference.

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