2012 CowGirls D vs. 2013 Saints D lineup comparison

chad_moore said

So...how does this lineup compare to the 2012 Cowgirls' lineup? Do we have more talent than them individually? Do we have a specific unit (LB, CB, etc.) that is better than theirs? What areas do we need to improve on to be equal to the what they played with last year?

I brought this thread into action, because a lot of people are saying Ryan never had a top 10 defense. Well, I don't think we need one....NEED is the key word here. I think if we have a Defense ranked in the 14-18th area and with our Offense (which is lightyears better than Dallas, Cleveland, or Oakland EVER had) we should see a 11-12 win season. Thoughts?

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For me that lineup compares favorbably and could get us very highly ranked.

Ratliff might be the better NT but our combo of Franklin/Bunkley should be enough to keep both guys fresh.

Cam Jordan/Akiem Hicks absolutely body their LDE/RDE combo

We have more questions @ OLB than Dallas had but with Ryans ability to manufacture pressure it shouldn't be a problem.

Our corners are just as good.

Our safeties are better

We have more depth in key areas than Dallas had.


We have the ability to stop the run better than Dallas did but possibly not as much ability to pressure the passer. IT should balance though because if we can get teams into 3rd in long situations then it helps the pass rush.