Quote:Our defensive scheme is very similar to Seattle, but unlike Seattle, we don't have the talent level to execute that style defense. The problem is that rather than adjust our scheme to best utilize the talent we do have, Gus keeps trying to run the Seattle style. Result; leagues worst defensive record, 0-4 record, double digit loses.


The hope was that with Bortles behind center the defense would get more of a chance to rest than they were getting with Henne; and they are. However, allowing the defense to get more rest only solved part of the problem. There is little the offense can do when individuals in our defensive secondary are continually blowing coverage and allowing easy pass plays of 20+ yards or more and touchdowns. Our defensive line can't get to mobile quarterbacks fast enough when receivers and being allowed to run open down field. It isn't all Winston Guys fault either (though he was a major issue with this).


It's pretty clear that Gus is reluctant to run a different style defense than he did in Seattle. In the mean time, other teams with good offenses are wiping the floor with the Jaguars defensive secondary. What can we do??? I don't know; I don't have enough football 'savvy' to even speculate on what to do. All I can do is observe what happens on the field on game day and draw conclusions from it.


I will say that the Steelers are a good team and 'big ben' will be looking to take advantage of our defensive secondary troubles. Right now, I would have to speculate that, given the ineptitude demonstrated by our secondary and the lack of talented depth we have there, our troubles are far from over. While Bortles is demonstrating many of the characteristics wanted in a franchise quarterback, he is nevertheless a rookie and playing with mostly other rookies on offense. He will keep the game interesting while he is on the field but it is unlikely that (given the support he has) he will be able to 'pull out' games without more help from the defense.... help which at this point doesn't look likely to be forthcoming soon.


sorry to paint such a bleak picture, but the jags are what they are. We need better players all over our team (except maybe quarterback). I say the drafting priorities are

#1. the offensive line

#2. the defensive secondary

#3. linebackers

#4. running back


Maybe Gus needs to talk to his 'life coach' for some inspiration and to let him know that he doesn't have to... nor should he... stick to what he's done in the past as a defensive coordinator. The jaguars, with this roster, aren't even a shadow of the seahawks. He needs to get over it and coach this team.

Usually when you come to a new team you build a scheme around the building block players you have e.g Del Rio with his cover 2 scheme with Stroud and Henderson. The problem was when Gus came he had no pieces like that to feature in his defense and build around. So instead he decided to install a system and see what guys we had on the roster last year that could run it. I'm pretty sure he could change the scheme depending on the players but his approach to the team was different as he can to a team in such poor condition.


You guys keep getting caught up in Seattle this Seattle that but you need to focus on the scheme. It takes time to build any defense. He just had to go another route with his installation process.

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