Offense owns defense on day one

[Dr. Phin]

It's early but if this trend continues either 1) Our new WCO is much better than we thought or 2) Our reliable D is not nearly as strong as advertised.

Could they be missing YB's leadership at safety ? With Clemens already hurt maybe no one is stepping up.

Maybe the translation to the 4/3 is not going to be as smooth as expected.

Or just maybe it's day one and some of the hams (Sean Smith) were too bust possing for the Hardknocks cameras. i expect the D to take charge and dominate especially early. Starting with day 2.

I take #2. People say our D will be so much better, but I don't see it. Many have commented on the issues we have at safety. It does not sound like any of those issues have been settled by someone stepping up. In fact, it sounds like we are even looking at Culver as a possible starter due to injuries.

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I would expect this until the strap on the pads and get to hit each other. When they can't get physical the d is always at a disadvantage.

Yes, but D is usually ahead of the O...even with the pads off. So this is not an excuse.

 

[kcbrown]

No where did it state that Clyde dropped a ton of balls yesterday. The article says that the qb's could not connect with Gates and he was wide open.

Looks like the problem is with the QBs timing right now, not Gates' alleged stone hands.

 

[j-off-her-doll]

No where did it state that Clyde dropped a ton of balls yesterday. The article says that the qb's could not connect with Gates and he was wide open.

Looks like the problem is with the QBs timing right now, not Gates' alleged stone hands.

Important distinction.