Rating Our Defense

[Ernie]

Thus far... I give the unit a solid A. Very encouraging effort all the way around.

[Northern_Blitz]

Thus far... I give the unit a solid A. Very encouraging effort all the way around.

It's insane that we didn't lose a game where we were -5 in turnovers.

Part of this is probably the Browns being terrible on O. But, part of it has to be the D too. I hope they can prove it's the latter.

[SteelBucks]

Defense - A
Offense - something worse than a F. (Looked okay for 3 quarters. Conner was a bright spot)

[Slapstick]

I love Ben, but today was an F minus. Not every INT was on him, but dang...

[SidSmythe]

Defense looks fast with a very disruptive Line

[Docosc]

Considering what they wete asked to do and cover for, they were very very good.

[Starlifter]

Overall very good D - against Tyrod Taylor.

[Steelgal]

I'd like to slap Artie Burns around and am worried about Haden but other than I thought they played well.

[SteelBucks]

I'd like to slap Artie Burns around and am worried about Haden but other than I thought they played well.

Haden is having an MRI on his hamstring Monday.

[pittpete]

Thought the defense was lights out.
Artie Burns should be benched for BS of taking his helmet off and losing control.
Haden was good in coverage but shows continues to be a liability tackling.

[Oviedo]

Overall very good D - against Tyrod Taylor.

Same player that got the Bill's into the playoffs last season...but hey keep that glass half empty

[lord_of_six_rings]

positive grades but bud, STILL makes it 10 vs 11 cuz he takes himself out of the play consistently. Poor pocket containment (remember both Truit and hargrave collapsing on wrong side leaving one side of D WIDE open for tyrod). Plus missed tackles still - but not as bad as last year.

[NorthCoast]

positive grades but bud, STILL makes it 10 vs 11 cuz he takes himself out of the play consistently. Poor pocket containment (remember both Truit and hargrave collapsing on wrong side leaving one side of D WIDE open for tyrod). Plus missed tackles still - but not as bad as last year.

According to an analysis over at the Depot, Bud's in the game for his coverage ability not necessarily his pass rushing. Apparently this is something he seems to do well at.
BTW, how does CHI feel now that they have the highest paid defensive player in the NFL and they lost?

[Starlifter]

Same player that got the Bill's into the playoffs last season...but hey keep that glass half empty

c'mon Ovi - if he was all that, why did the bills let him go in favor of Peterman??

[Steel Maniac]

Thought the defense was lights out.
Artie Burns should be benched for BS of taking his helmet off and losing control.
Haden was good in coverage but shows continues to be a liability tackling.

Defense played well but tackling continues to be a problem