Do you think that we try to do too much on defense with our LBs and DBs? We are out of proper alignment, blow coverages and just look confused at times. Smart and Saban are excellent coach's but I wonder if they throw too many things at them?
Defensive Question
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People forget that this is probably the least experienced defense we've had under Saban. We are starting a lot of players who were barely on our two deep roster last year. Aside from that, the loss of Sunseri has hurt us more than any of our losses. I love Collins, but he's having to do too much in the secondary because of the lack of support around him. This is causing him to second guess himself, be out of place, and take him away from his strengths. The defense will gel more a the season goes along, but we are probably still a year away from having the smothering, dominant defense that we are used to.
IMO, we have high expectations for our db's and lb.'s. Games like this make me question our schemes but after a day or two I accept our track work over the CNS era. I do have trouble with how our db's play man coverage. Just a day of humbling I suppose... RTR
We got some young guys and we still play a lot of man coverage. Some learn as you go.
We could play more zone but that's not what we do. And we'd look like a Kines defense
We could play more zone but that's not what we do. And we'd look like a Kines defense
Yes, I think we need to simplify the defense sometimes. They weren't going that fast. We simply lined up incorrectly or blew assignments in the secondary. Landon Collins is usually a great player, but not today. As I said earlier this year, we miss Sunseri. I thought Ragland had a great game.
We also had critical injuries that hurt. Duvall, Drake, And Kelly in one game is tough.
There is still lots of season left and we'll see who is left standing at the end. There are no "gimme's" on our schedule. We still have tough games remaining. Let rally around the kids and win out.
We also had critical injuries that hurt. Duvall, Drake, And Kelly in one game is tough.
There is still lots of season left and we'll see who is left standing at the end. There are no "gimme's" on our schedule. We still have tough games remaining. Let rally around the kids and win out.
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Our defense this year has not been dominating but its been good enough to win. Defense wasn't the problem today- mistakes and injuries were. Ole Miss played well enough to win if Bama didn't bring the A game and that's exactly what happened. Two missed FGs, two BIG injuries to key personnel on offense and a handful of critically-timed turnovers and penalties were the reason that Bama lost the game. Ball security trouble on this team is spreading like Ebola.
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I have noticed that after the 2012 team I am in fear of the other team getting a huge play everytime they have the ball because we play so soft on defense sometimes. Also our special teams have been playing pretty terrible the past two years. I can be ok with soft defense or special teams for a while but shouldn't we expect it to get better with number one recruiting classes year after year? Soft pass rush and soft coverage is getting frustrating. On the offense it seemed maybe Saban had LK playing very conservative and it come back and bit us. The score would be embarrassing if the refs hadn't spotted us 7 points on the overlooked face mask. I don't post much but I have been following for awhile so I guess I am just venting. Just can't help but wondering if Saban and Kirby should rethink the Defensive strategy.
yes. we have way too much talent to be out of position so often. the scheme just isnt working and we dont have experienced elite talent to help make up the difference.
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Wonder if you mean big picture or this game in particular. Can't really hang this game on the defense. . Offense scored 10 points.
Wonder if you mean big picture or this game in particular. Can't really hang this game on the defense. . Offense scored 10 points.
Not just yesterdays game but overall. How can we continually be lined up wrong and blow coverages. Sometimes IMO, less is more since we are so young. This is not a slam on any coach. Just thinking out loud.
Yes sir!
I'd add offensive production.
To the op: I do find myself questioning the pressure the scheme puts on the DBs in particular. Then I snap out of it and remember that Nick Saban is Nick Saban and that I'm me.
Defense played well enough for this offense to have won the game Saturday. The D issue is at safety. Unfortunately, I do not think it can be corrected by coaching....
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