Great Dane
He who dares wins
Offline
We did it in 1993 and horribly in 2002 (well 2001 and 2003 as well). The Falcons did it last year. The main reason? Defense.
So what can the coaches and players do to avoid this again? This said our schedule is absolutely brutal. Our offense is doing well so I will focus on defense and special teams:
Defense:
- We got to pressure the QB!
- We have to be better on 3rd down (although the team did well against the Bucs)
- We got to have an excellent red zone defense. I can accept FG's but not too many TD's. The defense has to take this personal
- Turnovers! Our defense is not gettingtoo many. We need more INTS and forced fumbles
- Our CB's and safeties need support. They are the weakest link and I think teams will have looked at tapes and come throwing at us big time! (next game is a perfect test)
Special teams
- Field advantage will be key. Let's be smart about this
- I like the fact we have Lewis back as he clearly is the best return man.
- Continue to use Bush. You never know. He might pop another one
So what can the coaches and players do to avoid this again? This said our schedule is absolutely brutal. Our offense is doing well so I will focus on defense and special teams:
Defense:
- We got to pressure the QB!
- We have to be better on 3rd down (although the team did well against the Bucs)
- We got to have an excellent red zone defense. I can accept FG's but not too many TD's. The defense has to take this personal
- Turnovers! Our defense is not gettingtoo many. We need more INTS and forced fumbles
- Our CB's and safeties need support. They are the weakest link and I think teams will have looked at tapes and come throwing at us big time! (next game is a perfect test)
Special teams
- Field advantage will be key. Let's be smart about this
- I like the fact we have Lewis back as he clearly is the best return man.
- Continue to use Bush. You never know. He might pop another one