Interceptions

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by Gunny, Dec 22, 2007.

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  1. Gunny

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    Going into the Jets game we are tied for second with 20 Interceptions in the NFL.

    Keith Bulluck leads the team with 4 INTs.

    And nine players overall have at least one.
     
  2. Bobo

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    And they've thrown 17 picks w/o a ton of attempts. You'd think we'd get some.

    We've thrown a few too many picks too, but their D hasn't taken away as many.

    We've gotten quite a few more sacks than them, and given up a whole lot less. It only makes sense that we should get pressure with Al healthy, and that should lead to some int's.
     
  3. Nine

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    20 INT's has the Titans' D tied with the Seahawks for #2 in the league; only the Chargers have collected more INT's this year (27).

    Normally, numbers like this would indicate a talented, playmaking secondary. However, the truth is the D-line deserves the credit for most of these INT's....QB's getting hit while throwing, or forcing passes under duress.

    Not surprisingly, the single biggest factor has been Haynesworth. In 11 games with Big Al on the field, the defense has piled up 19 INT's and 29 sacks, while allowing 13 TD's...barely one per game. But without him, the defense had only 3 sacks and one INT, while allowing 2 TD passes per game.
     
  4. PhiSlammaJamma

    PhiSlammaJamma Critical Possession

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    It's one thing to have a good defense, it's a whole nother to make the plays, so you have to credit to the Db's too. They've made the play. There have been many Titans teams before who could not suck away a turnover when it hit them in the hands, so the db's are doing it. Take for example the Rams TD in the Superbowl. The D line made the play, but Dorsett couldn't make the pick on the underthrow. These db's are ball hawks. the lb' are ball hawks. Everyone is getting it done.
     
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