The defense

[scarface]

One preseason game is a small sample and the other teams will adjust as they get film on Rivera/McDermott, but I felt like watching this defense was night and day from the last few years. Same talent and players, but the execution was very different.

- Crossing/timed blitzes that actually worked.

- Way fewer missed tackles.

- Everyone moving forward and attacking and filling instead of reacting.

- Lineman shooting gaps and slanting.

- Better awareness and backside pursuit.

- Emphasis on pressure to help improve the pass coverage - this will be HUGE.

All of the new players have some serious attitude. Considine, Thomas Williams, Greco, the rookie DTs... I think I'm going to like this staff.

Who?

butz butz we needzzz fairleyzzzzzz and dareuszzsssz izzz notttzzgoodenuff

....rather have Peterson.

[KSpan]

Who?

#40. Dude was a player on special teams and was popping some people at safety. He and Considine both were out to infict some pain in the D-backfield.

[jarhead]

I was more disappointed with the play of DE versus DT.I did not see one hurry or sack plus I saw them running the ball at our DEs

[TerriblePizza]

Who will have more sacks? Davis or Anderson?

[chknwing]

Tackling was much improved, you can tell these guys have been schooled on how to wrap up when tackling.

[Vampire the buffet slayer]

Thought Burney and Mcclains' play was a good sign.

[Floppin]

I was more disappointed with the play of DE versus DT.I did not see one hurry or sack plus I saw them running the ball at our DEs

Keep in mind that neither Johnson or Hardy were playing.

[Davidson Deac II]

They looked pretty good during the first part of last season too. I suppose you can only stay playing at a high level for so long when your offense never gives you more than 5 minutes to rest.

The defense didn't look good against the Giants in the opening game last year. And though they played well after that, they got a lot of sacks during preseason, and almost none in the first four games of last year. That being said, I agree they were the best part of the team last year. And I think we will be a top ten defense this year.

[Kurb]

Solid tackling stood out to me.

Rivera D's have been known for that and fumblemaking

[MHS831]

Here is the important part:

DE: 2 starters out; two pass-rushing specialists forced to start.

DT: A late third round rookie from a nerd school and a former practice squad player that was cut last year. In relief? An undrafted, second-year, free agent from powerhouse Temple and a third round rookie. Total NFL game experience: 6 games. Total starting experience: 2.

CB: 2 starting CBs did not play: If you like your 7th round or undrafted CBs, then look no further: CJ Wilson, 7th rounder, been cut, knows the PS better than anyone. Robert McClain: was toasted in a few starts last year as a rookie 7th rounder. Stanford: A 7th rounder who plays behind Munnerlyn, another 7th rounder, and has shown improvement. Kendric Burney: Should have been a 7th rounder but slipped into undrafted free agency. THAT IS WHAT WE WENT TO WAR WITH LAST NIGHT.

LB: WLB out, MLB out. Second teamers in.

3 points. And how many turnovers did the offense have? Unreal.

[jramsey4]

I was more disappointed with the play of DE versus DT.I did not see one hurry or sack plus I saw them running the ball at our DEs

Actually Brown did have 1 hurry at the beginning of the game. Not saying much I know.

[ncsfinest21]

I think one guy we have to keep is Williams. He was everywhere on the field.

[rippadonn]

FUA is a beast!

That is all.

[cookinbrak]

I liked all them blitzes. Mmm-hmmm......