(09-05-2019, 12:24 PM)Cleatwood Wrote:

(09-05-2019, 10:30 AM)B2hibry Wrote: Bet we'll be throwing some wild new defensive looks as well. There have already been hints of this in camp and during the preseason games. The old defense held on pretty well last time we met, but offensive mistakes pulled that game from the Jags grasp. I dig the Chiefs offense, but if we're honest, it isn't anything new. It's predicated on quick plays, speed after the catch, and capitalizing on defensive gaps. I suspect we'll see a ton of our new 3/4 looks as long as the Jags can continue to get pressure with the minimal lineman. However, the most important thing is keeping their offense off the field — something we just couldn't do with the Boat.

Have you been watching the Jags defense at all during the past 3 years or so?

They don't make changes at all. They still struggle with QBs who can actually move and then add in that Mahomes is the best "throwing while moving" QB in the league and you got a tough matchup. Why would you expect them to be throwing "wild new looks" out there right now when they haven't done that in 3 years? I would expect them to keep it somewhat simple because we are starting 2 brand new safeties who are going to be seeing things they have never seen before from Reid.

I also don't know if the defense held on well last year or it was just that KC stopped caring. It was 20-0 at halftime and 30-7 at the start of the 4th. The Chiefs had about 450 yards from scrimmage in that game and they still scored 30 (pick 6 helped get there but still).

As a matter of fact yes, along with practices. Do you? Every year with this DC has brought additional wrinkles whether you notice them or not. You can only expand as much as your players can take in. This year looks to be significant by watching what they've done in practice and a few times in preseason games.

Don't let the score fool ya. It wasn't as lopsided as it appears. At least be honest in your assessment. #1, the worst player on the defense that day has gone into retirement. #2, The QB that kept turning the ball over is on a different team. #3, The SS that was constantly out of position is gone. #4, The starting O-line is playing in this one.

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