Reasons for Hope on Defense 2017 edition

[pbmax]

Everyone moaning about Capers refuses to remember its been the defense rather than the offense playing the best ball in the postseason, 3 out of the last 4 years.

Its still too uneven, they get blown out WAY too often, but Dom has delivered more than the offense lately in the postseason.

[BZnDallas]

Everyone moaning about Capers refuses to remember its been the defense rather than the offense playing the best ball in the postseason, 3 out of the last 4 years.

Its still too uneven, they get blown out WAY too often, but Dom has delivered more than the offense lately in the postseason.

Not sure I quite follow your rationale PB. I don't remember losing many playoff games only giving up 20 points. I do agree that the offensive production versus the defensive production is very uneven and closing the gap is really what we need in a vague sort of explanation.

[bobblehead]

Not sure I quite follow your rationale PB. I don't remember losing many playoff games only giving up 20 points. I do agree that the offensive production versus the defensive production is very uneven and closing the gap is really what we need in a vague sort of explanation.

Lets take a look.

2012- Held the Vikings to 10 points, but then had no answer for the read option. Primarily Eric Walden's issue, but nearly everyone on the D was at fault once.
2013- Lost wildcard weekend, held 49ers to 23 points...20 most of the game.
2014- Held the cowpies to 21 points, got 6? picks against seattle in championship game held seattle to 7 points through 3 Q. 22 in regulation. Offense couldn't put it away despite all that.
2015- Held Redskins to 18, Held Cardinals to 10 in 3 Q, 20 in regulation...again, offense couldn't (wouldn't?) put it away...lost in OT.
2016- Held Giants to 13 points, but stunk on ice the next 2.

So, looking at 2013/14/15 I would say the D was up to the task in the playoffs.

[BZnDallas]

Lets take a look.

2012- Held the Vikings to 10 points, but then had no answer for the read option. Primarily Eric Walden's issue, but nearly everyone on the D was at fault once.
2013- Lost wildcard weekend, held 49ers to 23 points...20 most of the game.
2014- Held the cowpies to 21 points, got 6? picks against seattle in championship game held seattle to 7 points through 3 Q. 22 in regulation. Offense couldn't put it away despite all that.
2015- Held Redskins to 18, Held Cardinals to 10 in 3 Q, 20 in regulation...again, offense couldn't (wouldn't?) put it away...lost in OT.
2016- Held Giants to 13 points, but stunk on ice the next 2.

So, looking at 2013/14/15 I would say the D was up to the task in the playoffs.

Haha, just now saw this Bobble. Thanks but already looked it up. I think the problem is with consistency. I wouldn't really say either side played their best ball. Offense or defense.

[bobblehead]

Haha, just now saw this Bobble. Thanks but already looked it up. I think the problem is with consistency. I wouldn't really say either side played their best ball. Offense or defense.

Agreed, but if the narrative is that we are wasting Rodgers, I would argue that he needs to put 24 on the board in regulation to justify that argument.

[pbmax]

Haha, just now saw this Bobble. Thanks but already looked it up. I think the problem is with consistency. I wouldn't really say either side played their best ball. Offense or defense.

Consistency would be good. A Plan C to avoid a blowout would also be welcome.

[bobblehead]

Everyone moaning about Capers refuses to remember its been the defense rather than the offense playing the best ball in the postseason, 3 out of the last 4 years.

Its still too uneven, they get blown out WAY too often, but Dom has delivered more than the offense lately in the postseason.

Agree 100%. Its been a gripe of mine that the vaunted MM offenses seem to struggle in the postseason.

Not saying Capers D has been awesome, but generally adequate. I can't put a finger on why, its possible he game plans more intensely in the post season?