#1 Defense: Reality or Fluke

[barrett]

Kuharsjy on espn had stats we had faced 3 offenses in the top 3rd, 3 in the bottom 3rd, and two in the middle.

So on one level our defense is legit. But bob is dead on in that our offense and running game and TOP inflate our stats. Plus in today's NFL there are not really shut down defenses because of the rules and passing. Offense and enough defense wins championships these days.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by barrett

Kuharsjy on espn had stats we had faced 3 offenses in the top 3rd, 3 in the bottom 3rd, and two in the middle.

As Barrett points out here, this is a purely statistical ranking. But that should be worth soemthing ?
For me the big thing about the defense is the incredible job Phillips did implementing his system with only a few weeks of an offseason to do it.
And he brought in his assistants, and he probably had the most input as to who the Texans would draft this year and sign in FA. I'm telling you,
the guys a miracle worker.

[chuck]

The thing that excites me is that barring further injuries the defense should improve noticeably between now and the end of the year. It's relying on a lot of young guys and guys new to their positions, and it's obviously a new system for everyone. The more they play together the better they'll get.

[kravix]

It is not a fluke. Are they the best defense in the league? Probaly not, are they currently playing like one of the best defenses in the league? Yes!

Yes we have played bad offenses, but we have played good ones and mediocre ones as well. It balances out in the end, as it does with every team in the league.

And the TOP argument has some merit, but what I havent seen pointed out is that the Def generating turnovers and getting off the field on third downs puts the Off back on the field to generate TOP. Without those stops the Off has less opportuninties and less TOP. Circle of life.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by kravix

It is not a fluke. Are they the best defense in the league? Probaly not, are they currently playing like one of the best defenses in the league? Yes!

Yes we have played bad offenses, but we have played good ones and mediocre ones as well. It balances out in the end, as it does with every team in the league.

And the TOP argument has some merit, but what I havent seen pointed out is that the Def generating turnovers and getting off the field on third downs puts the Off back on the field to generate TOP. Without those stops the Off has less opportuninties and less TOP. Circle of life.

Exactly. This is called a good football team. Offense makes the defense better and defense makes the offense better. You design one to take advantage of what the other does well. Beautiful.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by barrett

Exactly. This is called a good football team. Offense makes the defense better and defense makes the offense better. You design one to take advantage of what the other does well. Beautiful.

This X2.

Love it, just need to keep it up. Rankings be damned, I think we have a good enough mixture of vets with experience + up and coming rooks to help keep them focused and deal with success. Gonna be a great ride.