Most 40+ yard passes given up in the NFL

[Dpantherman]

We have given up a league leading 4 passes of 40 yards or more, and 11 of 20 or more (13th worst). Opposing QBs have a combined 110.8 passer rating throwing on our D.

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?seasonType=REG&offensiveStatisticCategory=null&d-447263-n=1&d-447263-o=2&d-447263-p=1&d-447263-s=PASSING_40PLUS_YARDS_EACH&tabSeq=2&season=2011&role=OPP&Submit=Go&archive=false&conference=null&defensiveStatisticCategory=TEAM_PASSING&qualified=true

Chicago loves the deep ball, and I hope we are prepared for the long bombs. At the end of the day the only stat that matters is the points on scoreboard. Here's hoping we stop the bleeding this Sunday and pull the upset...

[Kevin Greene]

A young D learning the ropes with a short time to prepare due to lock out/coaching change etc.

Hopefully we will be prepared. Of course if Cutler is on his ass the deep ball wont be an issue. D line really has to have a game Sunday.

*crosses fingers*

[jtnc]

We maybe in trouble especially without Gamble. Very troubling stats.

[MadHatter]

although I really don't like this stat, it does not surprise me all that much.

The type of defense that McDermott is and will run is always susceptible to givinbg up big plays. Teams can use your agressive style against you. Combine this style with guys that are just learning the new scheme, and it is a recipe for giving up the big plays.

I think you will see significant improvement in this area as the season wears on.

[rodeo]

Chicago loves the deep ball

It's not the deep ball that is the problem. The ones that end up as long passes are short/medium throws when Pugh is off checking stock quotes or whatever he does when he's not in position.

[Stroupe-a-loop]

Not really surprising. Our secondary wasn't great going into the season and it's been pretty banged up so far. I don't suspect having to put in RJ Stanford will fix that this week.

[panther4life]

It's not the deep ball that is the problem. The ones that end up as long passes are short/medium throws when Pugh is off checking stock quotes or whatever he does when he's not in position.

Correct, we are not getting hit for long bombs down the sideline..broken coverages and poor tackling has been our D's biggest problem so far this year.

[Dpantherman]

yea, like those screens, although the throw from rodgers to jennings was indeed a bomb.

[panther4life]

yea, like those screens, although the throw from rodgers to jennings was indeed a bomb.

you are correct about that. caught us off guard with that one, sneaky bastards!

[Snake]

There are a lot of good defenses that are starting off slow. Give them time and they will tighten up by seasons end. Besides as long as we put up 30 we can beat most teams.

[Dpantherman]

Thats one thing about the running game as well. A lot of times you play different as it gets colder, the running game could pick up then as well.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Blow assignments.