Defensive Predictions

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by CJtheBeast, Sep 3, 2011.

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  1. CJtheBeast

    CJtheBeast Starter

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    I know its just pre-season, but our defense was #1 in points allowed. Our offense took a while to get in sync, but we won most of our pre-season games because of defense.

    What are your expectations, concerns, and predictions for what this defense can do this season?
     
  2. RavensShallBurn

    RavensShallBurn Ruck the Favens

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    I'd be pleased if we cracked the top 20 in total defense.

    I would predict 21st or 22nd.

    If our offense ranks top 10 like it's capable of, it won't matter if our defense is ranked 21st.
     
  3. Ohio2Tenn

    Ohio2Tenn Camp Fodder

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    17 or less points allowed per game.

    +3 Turnover Ratio.

    Top 12 in passing defense.

    Top 7 rushing.

    Lets go.
     
  4. RavensShallBurn

    RavensShallBurn Ruck the Favens

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    I'm all for optimism, but you need to stop getting your hopes up right now.

    Won't happen. Not a chance in hell. If what you've listed were to happen, we'd not only win our division, we'd advance in the playoffs and be a contender. That's just unrealistic.

    I've learned to never never never get your hopes up for as a Titans fan. Look at 2000, 2003, 2008, 2009 (before the season began), and 2010 (after we started 5-2 and ranked #1 in points scored per game and points allowed per game).

    Thankfully this is a new era and we don't have a poon for a coach. It's going to take some time though. Don't jump the gun and get your hopes up for something that won't happen.
     
  5. CJtheBeast

    CJtheBeast Starter

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    Why is it unrealistic? How would you compare our defense this year, to last year's?
     
  6. MJTitans

    MJTitans Chris Whitley look him up

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    We've underplayed for years... everyone has scratched their heads wondering how our defense could be so weak with the players we had. We don't have top-10 talent, but we don't have bottom ten either.

    I fully expect a bump up from last year, just from the scheme change alone. Sadly, the new scheme is easier to learn and execute than the old and established one. The LB upgrades and adjustments to the D-line technique will make the biggest impact. The inexperience will lead to giving up some big plays, but this group will hold their own and should improve the turnover ratio.

    If they can come in middle-of-the pack on defense I'd be happy. If the offense can control games like they should the defense stats could be bloated to crack the top 10... but if they can hit an average of just under 20 PPG they'll be around 15 and that would give me hope for the future.
     
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  7. onetontitan

    onetontitan Marioto

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    I really do blame last year on Cecil. The guy is a joke.
     
  8. Titaneers

    Titaneers Ultimate Player

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    how do you not change your defensive scheme if everyone knows about it?! high school coaches change their schemes... why cant someone in the pros do it?!
     
  9. mike75

    mike75 Pro Bowler

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    I think this defense just might be better than most people give credit.Verner in my opinion is going to be getting a lot of interceptions.Love the rookies especially Klug,Casey and Campbell.Hopefully Morgan and Jones can bounce back and be productive.
     
  10. ImATitan

    ImATitan Pro Bowler

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    I think the defense is gonna' be pretty good. Guys like Klug, Ball & Jones/Morgan (realistically hoping for one of them to remain healthy) on our DL will get pressure on the QB and rack up sacks while guys like Shaun Smith/Casey will be big in stuffing the run on the middle of our line. Our DL is much bigger and shouldn't get pushed around.

    Our LB corps will be better with Ruud replacing Tulloch. Ayers is gonna be a standout defensive rookie and Witherspoon will remain very decent.

    Our secondary should be significantly better for a few reasons. Cecil was a joke and Gray will be much better. Also, I expect our pass D to be better, especially in nickel packages. The idea of having Finny or Verner playing nickel is genius in comparison to Fuller. That's a way to take advantage of our solid CB depth with Finny, Mccourty and Verner. I think Mccourty is gonna' have a fantastic year.

    Top 15 defense.
     
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