Jackass Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Defense is an important part of our league and just wondering which teams do you think improved the most this offseason. Chicago and Carolina are a couple that look pretty good. Any others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Minnesota made some huge moves to improve it's Defense this offseason. I think they could be excellent, although since there are so many new faces, it might take a year for them all to figure out how to work together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulOttCarruth Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Ravens -- They're switching to the 46-defense, which should result in more sacks/turnovers. Minnesota -- Their entire defense has been over-hauled. We'll see how they do on the field, but you can't argue they look good on paper. Chicago -- They had several key injuries last season and should bounce back this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Another vote for the Vikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aqualung Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Not really improved, but Buff will be good once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 resisting the urge to jinx it. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Digler Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 The Rams. The first-team Ram defense allowed just one first down and 25 yards of offense in the opening quarter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTen Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 (edited) How about the Lions. They added K. Kennedy, RW McQuarters, they get Boss Baily back and have arguabley one of the best DL in the league. I think they will have a very good year. Also, they will actually have a running game that will eat up some clock, giving the defense a rest. Lastly, they no longer have to face Randy Moss twice a year. Edited August 15, 2005 by BigTen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I think this years KC D will be light years ahead of last years version. Of course that's not saying much, as they had nowhere to go but up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeler Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 The Rams. The first-team Ram defense allowed just one first down and 25 yards of offense in the opening quarter. 928180[/snapback] Don't put too much stock (read none) into preseason stats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Vikes look good. They kicked my ass in Madden for whatever that's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedroz13 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Yes, obviously a homer...but I say the Vikes will be the most improved D of 2005. I say that not only because of the defensive acquisitions made in the off-season, but if you look at the Vikes D last year, they were basically the worst. Their front line is going to be SICK I think, with Kevin W., Pat W., Udeze and James....the LBs will be decent (not great in my mind, but anything will be better than last year) and the corners are solid. Safeties are much better with Sharper now too. Compared to MN in 2004, this D will look like the 85' Bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 resisting the urge to jinx it. . . 928102[/snapback] well a team in which we both are thinking of, not to name names, actually scored in the top 3 in points for defenses last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeler Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I say that not only because of the defensive acquisitions made in the off-season, but if you look at the Vikes D last year, they were basically the worst.929752[/snapback] So if they shoot all the way up to 27th they'll qualify as the most improved D I'm pickin' the Steelers because they are on pace to score 96 defensive + special teams TDs (3 so far at half time of the Eagles game) Thank you! I'll be here all week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 The Colts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Can't get much better than #1 D, and I beleive that's were the Panthers will finish, so Carolina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk37 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Panthers D is much better. One of the best by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Panthers D is much better. One of the best by far. 930148[/snapback] amazing, he didnt mention the seahawks at all in this post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk37 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 amazing, he didnt mention the seahawks at all in this post 930156[/snapback] we'll the fact that they have former Seahawk Ken Lucas. Quite Frankly thats all you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 we will the fact that they have former Seahawk Ken Lucas. Quite Frankly thats all you need. 930162[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 How about the Lions. They added K. Kennedy, RW McQuarters, they get Boss Baily back and have arguabley one of the best DL in the league. I think they will have a very good year. Also, they will actually have a running game that will eat up some clock, giving the defense a rest. Lastly, they no longer have to face Randy Moss twice a year. 928199[/snapback] Moss is gone, Minn, Detroit and the Bears go up and Denver, SD and Kc go down a notch. I think Carolina Minn(on paper at least) Detroit Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 resisting the urge to jinx it. . . 928102[/snapback] Captain, what did the Colts do to improve their def in the off-season. Do you see a lot of potential for improvement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedroz13 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 So if they shoot all the way up to 27th they'll qualify as the most improved D I'm pickin' the Steelers because they are on pace to score 96 defensive + special teams TDs (3 so far at half time of the Eagles game) Thank you! I'll be here all week! 929777[/snapback] The Vikings will be at least in the top 13 or so defenses (one can only assume, with the new acquisitions). That would make them most improved I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeleryJello Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 (edited) Ravens -- They're switching to the 46-defense, which should result in more sacks/turnovers. Minnesota -- Their entire defense has been over-hauled. We'll see how they do on the field, but you can't argue they look good on paper. Chicago -- They had several key injuries last season and should bounce back this year. 928044[/snapback] With Chicago, you must consider the now Rex-less offense. The offense may not see much playing time... This will mean either (1) more on-field time for the Bears D to make plays, (2) more on-field time for the Bears D to tire out and wear down. I think we'll see more #2 until the offense gains focus. Edited August 16, 2005 by CeleryJello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vatican Hitsquad Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Captain, what did the Colts do to improve their def in the off-season. Do you see a lot of potential for improvement? 930388[/snapback] Look at the second half of last year, that defense started to gell and was grabbing a lot of turnovers. I think this year they'll be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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