Hollywood2k3 Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I'm a little worried that our D-Line doesn't have a pure pass rusher that can pressure the QB. There is no way we can allow a QB to sit in the pocket and just expect our secondary to shut down our opponents all the time. And we can't depend on blitzing just to get pressure, somone other that Griffin is gonna have to step up. If we had a DE that could put pressure on the QB, our Defense would be even better! I like Daniels and Wynn but I just think one of them is gonna have to step their game up and get us some sacks or hurries. We need that from our front four, we need more pressure up front! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigswanny Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I agree with you that Daniels and Wynn need to step up with the pressure. They are very strong defenders but the lack of pressure on the qb is eventually going to burn us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Every team wants a Dwight Freeney. They are hard to come by. I think we can survive on a combination of blitzes, good secondary play, and consistant run stopping. I agree, when we aren't blitzing and just rushing 4 down linemen, the QB can prettty much file his nails back there without getting hit. There's more than one way to play good defense, and the ultumate stat is points allowed. As long as Gregg Williams is running the show, it's not the defense that I'm worried about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Courtney Brown had a decent game last week...too bad LaVar didn't sway him (if he tried.) http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/12697220.htm Broncos get some production from Brown BY FRANK SCHWAB ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - (KRT) - Defensive end Courtney Brown hadn't played in an NFL game for 364 days before he made his Denver Broncos debut Sunday. Brown missed almost a full calendar year of games because of injuries, which is the story of his NFL career. Last year there was a foot injury that cut his season short. He suffered a dislocated elbow early in the 2005 training camp. But the oft-injured Brown showed against San Diego why many teams wanted him this offseason after Cleveland cut him. He played well in passing situations and picked up a sack, bull rushing left tackle Roman Oben into the quarterback. The Broncos were enamored with Brown's potential as long as he was healthy, which he is now. "The problem with Courtney is he hasn't been healthy," Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said. "When he's played, he's played extremely well. The people that have looked at Courtney on film and watched him play, he's played extremely well." The Broncos have to decide how much Brown plays. Shanahan said Monday that Brown is ready for full-time action, and he was a starter at the beginning of training camp. But Brown hasn't played 16 games in a season since his rookie year of 2000, and continuing to use him as a pass rusher might help keep him healthy. The Broncos saw against the Chargers that Brown can have an impact even in limited duty. "Right now he feels good and he made a couple of big plays in the game," Shanahan said. Brown's sack was exciting for his teammates, not only because it's a sign he's ready to contribute. They knew what he went through leading up to that play. "I was so happy for him when he got that sack," defensive end Trevor Pryce said. "He told me before the game, `I haven't played in a year.' That was the happiest I've been for me not sacking the quarterback. I went berserk. I just went nuts. It couldn't have happened to a better guy." The person who might have been the least excited about the sack was the understated Brown. "With Courtney, he's the type of guy that's just doing my job," said defensive tackle Gerard Warren, who was Brown's teammate in Cleveland. "Just line up and play the next play. He doesn't get excited." Brown has never complained about his bad luck with injuries, either. He was the first overall pick of the 2000 NFL draft, but he played only 31 games over the past four seasons because of knee, biceps, ankle and foot injuries. When he suffered a foot injury last Sept.19, that was the end of his 2004 season and a disappointing stint with the Browns. He dislocated his left elbow during Denver's practice Aug.4, missed the entire preseason and the Broncos' first game but didn't whine about once again getting set back. "You can't focus on that," Brown said shortly after suffering the injury. "You go through things in life and you have to push through it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 We aren't getting a whole lot of pressure from our front four. Same as last year. We'll have to continue to be creative to generate a pass rush. Definately an area of concern. Hopefully we'll finally get around to drafting a lineman next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Our defensive line was absolutely DOMINATED on Monday Night. They are truly the one squad that should take NOTHING positive from this game. I was embarrassed for them and I only pray that at least one of them reads this thread. Pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Put ST on as DE and move Patrick Ramsey to Safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins11 Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Our defensive line was absolutely DOMINATED on Monday Night. They are truly the one squad that should take NOTHING positive from this game. I was embarrassed for them and I only pray that at least one of them reads this thread. Pathetic. Did you not like the way they stopped the run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofbutz Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 SuiT me Up Coach !!!!!!!!!!1.............J/K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matador36 Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Our defensive line was absolutely DOMINATED on Monday Night. They are truly the one squad that should take NOTHING positive from this game. I was embarrassed for them and I only pray that at least one of them reads this thread. Pathetic. Old School was right! we need DEs! Chachie, nice sig! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood2k3 Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 Every team wants a Dwight Freeney. They are hard to come by.I think we can survive on a combination of blitzes, good secondary play, and consistant run stopping. I agree, when we aren't blitzing and just rushing 4 down linemen, the QB can prettty much file his nails back there without getting hit. There's more than one way to play good defense, and the ultumate stat is points allowed. As long as Gregg Williams is running the show, it's not the defense that I'm worried about. I don't think we need a Dwight Freeney and that's not what I meant. We just need our ends to step their game up. There is more than one way to play good defense, we're proof of that. Theres only 2 things a D-Line is responsible for: 1. Stop the run, Which we do consistantly and 2. Pressure the QB, which we're havin' trouble with right now. Like I said, it's only been 2 games so hopefully Daniels and Wynn start to get rollin' as the season goes on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitting bull Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 No :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 What about putting Arrington in a 3-point stance and rushing him every down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I agree that our D-line is having a hard time getting after the passer. They are pretty good against the run, but it is rough seeing us bring four, and get nowhere near the QB. I'm actually quite surprised we've been so conservative with the blitzes, since that seems to be the only way we can get pressure. If you don't get pressure, it is hard to force the mistakes that give you turnovers. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 right now I'm very happy with our starting DEs the fact is look around the league, how many first and second round DEs are having absolutely no affect? check the Vikings' D line we can focus on a youth movement on our defensive line come offseason, not right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 we've always needed D-line help for the last few years. This better be the year we finally get some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Pressure Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Its hard to get a pass rush when Flozell Adams is hanging on to the back of your jersey, or your arm, or your helmet, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayAction Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Williams can go with 3 DL-men and put Chris Clemons on the line as the pass rush specialist. Or, they can use Arrington occassionally for that role. Despite the DLs run stopping prowess it seemed that the Cowboys were able to get pretty good consistent yardage on off-tackle runs. Something for the coaches to look into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailYeah Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Here's your pass rusher: A healthy Lavar Arrington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Old School was right! we need DEs! Im done beating that and other dead horses. :gus: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSUskinfan Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Put ST on as DE and move Patrick Ramsey to Safety. :laugh: Although Ramsey's not a burner, plus he's got great instincts on how to throw the ball to opposing DBs. That might help. While we're at it, let's try Cory Raymer on punt returns. Can't beat a 5.27 40! :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernSkinsFan Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Any of you college draft freaks know what DE's are coming to the NFL next year or who's hitting free agency? I also believe that a healthy Lavar and Clemons could provide more rush off the edge. The thing that bothers me the most, however, is how a mother could name her baby son FLOZELL!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 DE's take 2-3 years to develop. I remember Dexter Manley's first year. The offensive lineman tried to help him with an equipment issue...the announcer said that the O-Line guy didn't want Dexter to leave the game...he was being dominated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Hunter #21 Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I think we'll be ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakofthesouth Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I'll worry about our d-line if our defense slips out of the top five. 'Till then, hey...I'm cool w/ it! Besides, LaVar was supposed to step into that role. I hate to say it, but I haven't seen that happen as of yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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