Defense Strategies In Professional Football

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In order to get back to winning football games, the defense will have to begin playing better. They will have to get pressure on the opposing QB, so the secondary can play to expectations. The secondary has given up a high percentage of catches for too many yards this season. Defensive schemes allowing CBs to play soft coverage is hurting us regardless of the D line's play. Defense has to create turnovers.

The offense needs to start faster and avoid crucial turnovers. We also need to score in the red zone. Kicking woes and missed opportunities has killed us in earlier games. A lot of those stalled out drives can be attributed to play calling. Our offensive line has done a solid job and is likely to produce two Pro Bowl candidates this year.

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