Good article on Kenny Moore III

[Pez]

Two games in, our defense has been the biggest surprise of the season so far. If we consider the low expectations of your Defense they played a good game against Cincy and a stellar game against Washington.

Still early, sure, but it seems like Eberflus was an odd and back handed gift from Josh McFuckface.

[Maniac]

I'm going to temper expectations until we face some of the better QB's in the league, but it has been promising. I think unexpected pressure from the d-line from guys like Hunt really helps those young guys in the secondary as well.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Pez

Two games in, our defense has been the biggest surprise of the season so far. If we consider the low expectations of your Defense they played a good game against Cincy and a stellar game against Washington.

Still early, sure, but it seems like Eberflus was an odd and back handed gift from Josh McFuckface.

I disagree with the good game against Cincy. Other than a few early series it was a dismal performance IMO. Bottom 5 in the league and about what I expected. However the Washington game was not at all what I expected and gives me a little hope that I may be wrong on the potential improvement this year. Leonard has certainly been impressive and Hunt has been surprising. Tackling seems significantly improved and the obvious focus on stripping the ball has been great to see, and will likely pay dividends all season.

But as I said, right now Washington only provides a little hope. I still expect the D to be at the bottom in most measurements. I don’t yet believe in the pass rush or our ability to cover outside. And Cincy’s ability to run on them gives me concern as well.

Hopefully Hooker begins to show up as the season progresses. He’s been nearly non existent. But 2 games in from a major injury and being so inexperienced I don’t think it’s completely unexpected.

[Pez]

Originally Posted by rm1369

I disagree with the good game against Cincy. Other than a few early series it was a dismal performance IMO. Bottom 5 in the league and about what I expected. However the Washington game was not at all what I expected and gives me a little hope that I may be wrong on the potential improvement this year. Leonard has certainly been impressive and Hunt has been surprising. Tackling seems significantly improved and the obvious focus on stripping the ball has been great to see, and will likely pay dividends all season.

But as I said, right now Washington only provides a little hope. I still expect the D to be at the bottom in most measurements. I don’t yet believe in the pass rush or our ability to cover outside. And Cincy’s ability to run on them gives me concern as well. Hopefully Hooker begins to show up as the season progresses.

Odd, if Dalton hadn't made the tackle on the interception it would be a different game. If aj green hadn't burnt both our safeties we would have likely won the game.

At the end, our defense got the offense the ball at the end of the 4th with a chance to win before the doyle fumble. Considering such a low level of expectations, they were potentially only 1 or 2 mistakes away from getting us a win. I don't think that is bottom 5 against the bengals.

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[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Pez

Odd, if Dalton hadn't made the tackle on the interception it would be a different game. If aj green hadn't burnt both our safeties we would have likely won the game.

At the end, our defense got the offense the ball at the end of the 4th with a chance to win before the doyle fumble. Considering such a low level of expectations, they were potentially only 1 or 2 mistakes away from getting us a win. I don't think that is bottom 5 against the bengals.

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The difference between glass half full and glass half empty?

[Pez]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

The difference between glass half full and glass half empty?

Hehe... perhaps the glass simply is as it is.

They exceeded expectations in my book. 2 sacks, 1 pick, 2 FFs, 1 FR, and they never let the game get away from us.

If the red zone interception was a field goal, if, if, if, if...

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Pez

Odd, if Dalton hadn't made the tackle on the interception it would be a different game. If aj green hadn't burnt both our safeties we would have likely won the game.

At the end, our defense got the offense the ball at the end of the 4th with a chance to win before the doyle fumble. Considering such a low level of expectations, they were potentially only 1 or 2 mistakes away from getting us a win. I don't think that is bottom 5 against the bengals.

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The D gave up a 75% completion rate at 8.7 ypa, 5.1 ypc on the ground, and 27 points. Any of those stats would be bottom 5 if carried out for a season. The two turnovers are great. Particularly the stripping of Green because we’ve seen it for two games now and it seems to be a focus. But the completion percentage, ypa, and ypc numbers back up with what I saw watching the game - the D did not compete well on a down for down basis. The offense having chances to win the game does not in my view change the defensive performance. If anything the offense’s performance protected the defense quite a bit. Throw last years offense out there and the defense would have looked significantly more inept.

[rcubed]

Originally Posted by Pez

Odd, if Dalton hadn't made the tackle on the interception it would be a different game. If aj green hadn't burnt both our safeties we would have likely won the game.

At the end, our defense got the offense the ball at the end of the 4th with a chance to win before the doyle fumble. Considering such a low level of expectations, they were potentially only 1 or 2 mistakes away from getting us a win. I don't think that is bottom 5 against the bengals.

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games are often determined based on a couple of plays.

[GoBigBlue88]

Spoiler: the defense is going to be up and down all year. I'll enjoy the ups and contextualize the downs for what they are.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by GoBigBlue88

Spoiler: the defense is going to be up and down all year. I'll enjoy the ups and contextualize the downs for what they are.

Especially with how young that group is. Quite a few first and second year players starting there, so fluctuation shouldn't be surprising.