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How does the defense stack up this year compared to last year?

I haven't been keeping up with the offseason as much as normal.

Last years defense was special.

Also, not as worried about Nico leaving.
 
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If we can stop allowing 6 to 10 minute drives against our toughest competition which then limits our out of rhythm offense to 4 possessions in a half we will be better as a whole. I go back to Arky where we were bad on offense and especially at qb and defense kept us in the game but we gave up a near 7 minute drive to start the game which zaps energy and rhythm and adrenaline from kickoff has come and gone.
And don’t drop Josephs 15 yards deep in coverage on 3rd and 7.
 
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Skooter said:
If we can stop allowing 6 to 10 minute drives against our toughest competition which then limits our out of rhythm offense to 4 possessions in a half we will be better as a whole. I go back to Arky where we were bad on offense and especially at qb and defense kept us in the game but we gave up a near 7 minute drive to start the game which zaps energy and rhythm and adrenaline from kickoff has come and gone.
And don’t drop Josephs 15 yards deep in coverage on 3rd and 7.
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True. The defense last year was legit very talented.

With an average offense last year, the team looks way more dominant.

I still doubt they beat Ohio State.

Talent wise, how do you think the defense compares to last years team?
 
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I think it’s better, more experienced and more athletic but have to see how safety plays out as Brooks knew how to play and Turrentine got turned around a couple times pretty easily. I haven’t seen enough of Farooq.
Cbs are solid down to 5th-6th man.
 
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Last years D was so elite I worry how it could be as good, but hopefully it will be. I have faith in CTB but still struggle to trust CWM and the secondary.
The thing with Nico is- what would be your opinion of him if he weren't a 5* and all you had to judge him by was his college resume? He rarely looked confident in the pocket. Seemed indesisive. Missed how many open receivers? He seemed to get credit only for his reputation not his results.
 
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Chitlin&theDude said:
Last years D was so elite I worry how it could be as good, but hopefully it will be. I have faith in CTB but still struggle to trust CWM and the secondary.
The thing with Nico is- what would be your opinion of him if he weren't a 5* and all you had to judge him by was his college resume? He rarely looked confident in the pocket. Seemed indesisive. Missed how many open receivers? He seemed to get credit only for his reputation not his results.
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Honestly, I would call Nico a less-than-average SEC QB last year. I felt that way almost all season.
 
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Chitlin&theDude said:
Last years D was so elite I worry how it could be as good, but hopefully it will be. I have faith in CTB but still struggle to trust CWM and the secondary.
The thing with Nico is- what would be your opinion of him if he weren't a 5* and all you had to judge him by was his college resume? He rarely looked confident in the pocket. Seemed indesisive. Missed how many open receivers? He seemed to get credit only for his reputation not his results.
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Last year defense was good. Not elite
 
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LegionnaireOfTheMiserable said:
Def not elite but it was really good until Pili got hurt, then it just became good. Problem is Banks gets scared shítless against the best teams, and Willie Martinez has in his contract that he has to cost the team at least one game per season.
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Agree about Banks, Martinez is a good coach, safety play has not been good and Banks coaches safeties
 
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Rocky Top T said:
Last year defense was good. Not elite
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I’d say we were an elite defense last year at 🏠 and solid on the road. We were #7 in points allowed and that includes the Ohio State debacle. First 8 games of the year we didn’t allow 20 points.

maybe we give up more ppg this year but hopefully we can force more turnovers. If we play with a lead, teams will have to take chances which will hopefully lead to sacks/turnovers
 
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Our D should still be good this year

Our strength is probably going to change this year though. Last year, our strongest part was our line but we lost a great deal there. Safety and DB look to be our strong parts this season.

We're nowhere near a playoff team this year. This is gonna be kinda like 2023, 8-4 type season where we essentially maintain par
 
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james_govols said:
How does the defense stack up this year compared to last year?

I haven't been keeping up with the offseason as much as normal.

Last years defense was special.

Also, not as worried about Nico leaving.
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Special was Desert Swarm. Maybe even the Wrecking Crew.

We could be comparable to last year or slightly better which is a quality defense.
 
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