Defense

[janderson20vt]

Our defense should be ashamed of itself. Went from the 2nd best D in the league last year to a swiss cheese run D and a completely inability to get off the field on 3rd down. It's pathetic.

[t96]

Hardy would change things. He is the ONLY reason our defense isn't top 5 in all categories.

[SgtJoo]

Defense?

[janderson20vt]

Hardy would change things. He is the ONLY reason our defense isn't top 5 in all categories.

 

BS. Not having Hardy doesn't excuse our complete lack of tackling and undisciplined play across the entire front 7.

[jabberwockie]

Oh you mean the guys in the panthers uniforms that are on the field when Cam Newton isn't. I don't think they made the trip.

[Davidson Deac II]

Hardy is only one player.  We are missing several key pieces from last year, including Mitchell and Davis. 

[Evodion]

Not shocking. No hardy, Makes Charles johnson Ineffective, No TD, below average secondary. Big trouble.

[Kevin Greene]

Hardy is only one player.  We are missing several key pieces from last year, including Mitchell and Davis. 

 

 

Jordan Gross.

[hdevonxz]

Addison has played pretty well in Hardy's place...he's actually top 5 in sacks currently. .    We really just need CJ to dominate like he used to, and then maybe our DB's wouldn't be getting abused so bad out there

[iamcline]

Addison has played pretty well in Hardy's place...he's actually top 5 in sacks currently. .    We really just need CJ to dominate like he used to, and then maybe our DB's wouldn't be getting abused so bad out there

 

So Addison made 2.5 good plays.  Good for him.

[FugginPoo]

The Hardy poo lost the locker room

[Davidson Deac II]

Jordan Gross.

 

True, but this is a thread about defense. 

[Kevin Greene]

True, but this is a thread about defense. 

 

 

I realize that but Gettleman has apparently forgotten he's all about the Hog Mollies on that oline.

[Davidson Deac II]

I realize that but Gettleman has apparently forgotten he's all about the Hog Mollies on that oline.

 

I don't think he forgot about it.  I do think he felt just wasn't much he could do about it and still fix the issues at wide receiver. 

 

Personally I wish we would have kept Smith.  We didn't save much cap space by cutting him, and we had to pay Cotchery and Avant.  Then we maybe could have picked up some help on the oline or re-signed Mitchell. 

 

I can only hope that Gettleman is looking more at long term than immediate results. If he is and it works out, then I think most of us will be happy.  Fwiw, Benjamin looks like a excellent pick at least.