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[jerryaldini]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

It feels like Veach/Andy are basically saying that we're going to roll with below-average DTs (except CJ or course) in 2023. Maybe we draft a guy (in the late rounds I guess), but we're not actively going to go after one, either in the draft or FA.

Not a bad strategy, considering that there's not that much reason for our defense to have the greatest run-stuffing D when we have the lead so often, and teams usually have to pass to keep/catch up.

Also bolsters the idea that Veach is indeed hunting for some real weapons for the offense.

The Chiefs were 8th best in rush yards given up per game, only 108 yards. That's because they were 4th in rushing attempts against. The three teams with fewer attempts against have the best yards per rush given up, Tenn, Balt and SF, excellent run defenses. Chiefs were middle of the pack in yards per rush.

This shows teams don't run against the Chiefs because the Chiefs offense pressures them to throw. Hence it's smart to under resource the DT position.

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by jerryaldini

The Chiefs were 8th best in rush yards given up per game, only 108 yards. That's because they were 4th in rushing attempts against. The three teams with fewer attempts against have the best yards per rush given up, Tenn, Balt and SF, excellent run defenses. Chiefs were middle of the pack in yards per rush.

This shows teams don't run against the Chiefs because the Chiefs offense pressures them to throw. Hence it's smart to under resource the DT position.

Thanks for the data.

I was a little concerned after we lost Saunders, but he was never great vs. the run anyway. He was probably about average. And as I said before, I really don't think the DL has to do any better than what they did last season and it'll be fine. Just don't fall back in a significant way. And who really cares if some team wants to run against us? Not one of those teams in the AFC will probably make the playoffs anyway.

[JohnnyHammersticks]

Originally Posted by jerryaldini

The Chiefs were 8th best in rush yards given up per game, only 108 yards. That's because they were 4th in rushing attempts against. The three teams with fewer attempts against have the best yards per rush given up, Tenn, Balt and SF, excellent run defenses. Chiefs were middle of the pack in yards per rush.

This shows teams don't run against the Chiefs because the Chiefs offense pressures them to throw. Hence it's smart to under resource the DT position.

This is the kind of analysis that makes me happy to pay the $99 annual CP membership fee. Good work.

[jerryaldini]

Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks

This is the kind of analysis that makes me happy to pay the $99 annual CP membership fee. Good work.

Haha right on JH. Teach a man to fish. Here's an excellent site for detailed team stats by category. For instance in this case rushing defense, one of 14 categories, is broken down 9 different ways. Really good stuff. Enjoy!

https://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/stats/

[jerryaldini]

It also makes sense that the Chiefs would do whatever it takes to keep CJ, easily the best pass rusher at DT in the league, since they should emphasize pass rush at the position. That's amplified by their chief rivals (see what I did) being pass-centric teams.