Is DA trying to recreate the 2009 defense? (2 Viewers)

[AARPSaint]

This year's defense seems more fundamentally sound, especially versus the run. 2009's defense was much more opportunistic. It be surprising if any defensive back will ever have a year like that of Sharper in 2009. It's a shame he turned out to be such a scumbag as a person.

 

[4T L4ST]

Whatever vintage they're trying to be, I just want them to stop allowing 30 points per game.

 

[VPCajun]

I loved the 2009 defense for being aggressive, generating turnovers, and helping us win the Super Bowl. So far, from a schematic point, it appears that he's trying to recreate the same defense. Has anyone else noticed this, or is it just me?

i don't remember the 2009 secondary being CLUELESS on how to cover and how to TACKLE!

What I recall for the 1st 7 games of the 2009 D was that you EXPECTED not only 3 & Out's but TURNOVER's at any moment!

Then the injuries started to pile up...

Heck, even McAlister and McKenzie played lights out against the Patriots just "walking in off the streets".

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[VPCajun]

Darren Sharper had a monster year for the ages in 2009. .

He only set an NFL Record for most Interception Return Yards in a season!!!

(He's #3 overall for lifetime Interception Return Yards behind Hall of Famers Ed Reed and Ron Woodson)

 

[rsmith2783]

He only set an NFL Record for most Interception Return Yards in a season!!!

(He's #3 overall for lifetime Interception Return Yards behind Hall of Famers Ed Reed and Ron Woodson)

He could have had more because I believe 2 or 3 were called back.

 

[Pkessling]

I loved the 2009 defense for being aggressive, generating turnovers, and helping us win the Super Bowl. So far, from a schematic point, it appears that he's trying to recreate the same defense. Has anyone else noticed this, or is it just me?

I don’t see any similarities to the 2009 defense. It was a turnover machine with a FS that was a pick-6 machine. We also had Vilma and we played 3 LBs; play mostly 4-2-5 this year. Vilma was amazing at calling defensive audibles.